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Digital-Daily : Cooling : coolers_socA_Q1_2004

SocketA Coolers Roundup. Q1`2004

Author: Aleksandr Mitrofanov
Date: 07.03.2004

Glacialtech Igloo 2510 (Pro)

Glacialtech presented a somehow renewed line of aluminum-copper Igloo 2510 coolers to the public judgment. Along with the generic model, the company offers a more powerful modification - Igloo 2510 Pro.


Glacialtech Igloo 2510

All the elements of the cooler have undergone changes: the radiator performance, patented technology for fastening the radiator, the fan performance.


The cooler radiator is made of aluminum, with a copper plate attached to the base. The processing quality is mirror-like (9.5/10)! On the base, there is a pre-applied layer of thermal interface which is not inferior to KPT-8 at quality.


The feature of the cooler is a very tight fastening clip. To put on the cooler, you've got to press upon the stop (good it's there) as hard as you can. On the one hand, it is a definite shortcoming: with careless installation there is a probability of damaging the processor core. On the other hand, it is a plus, since due to the strong pressing may seriously increase the cooling efficiency. If we consider the high processing quality of the base, then it's no wonder when upon removing the cooler I found no traces of thermal paste - it squeezed out completely (which is good).


As regards the fans, on the Igloo 2510 model there is a 70 mm fan (height = 25 mm) with the rotational speed 2800 rpm and 26 dBa noise level. The airflow = 24.3 CFM. On the Igloo 2510 Pro, there is also a 70 mm fan of 4800 RPM rotational speed. The noise level level is 35.0 dBA, and the air flow is 40.1CFM. In real operation, the noise from Igloo 2510 cooler is not an issue, which can't be said about the noise from Igloo 2510 Pro. The latter can't be recommended to the amateurs of quiet operation.

However, if to use the regulators of rotational speed, then you can get a truly quiet operation from both coolers (as low as that of Igloo Silent Breeze II). After minimizing the speed, only the most sensitive ear can grasp the rustling of air and noise from the rotor (the noise is heard only if an Evercool fan is installed).

Content:

  • Titan CU9TB/SC
  • Glacialtech Igloo 2510 (Pro)
  • Spire FalconRock II and WhisperRock III
  • Spire MicroFlow II
  • Performance and conclusions




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