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Bjorn3D has posted a Thermaltake Golden Orb II CPU Cooler review



Although there seem to be more and more new options for cooling CPUs, the traditional fan sitting on or in a heatsink configuration is still by far the most common. Basically, there are two common options for consumers to choose from with this configuration - a small- to medium-sized fan that spins fairly fast or a large fan that spins slowly. (I realize this is an overly simplified view, but most coolers in PCs today do fit this mold, especially if you consider direct PC sales.) Slower spinning usually means lower noise level, but the larger surface area of the fan's blades moving the air usually results in an equivalent airflow when compared to a smaller, faster-spinning fan.

For its Golden Orb II,Thermaltake decided to go the route of the slow-spinning, large-diameter fan. This makes it ideal for people looking to limit the extra noise coming from their PC. The fan also includes a blue LED to add a nice glow to a PC case. The Golden Orb II also features a pure copper base and is compatible with most Intel LGA775 and AMD socket 754, 939, and 940 processors.

For this review I decided to see how it would work with a dual-core processor - the Pentium D 820. I already had Intel's stock retail cooler, so this provided a perfect opportunity for a comparison of the two.
Thermaltake Golden Orb II CPU Cooler Review