SocketA Coolers Roundup. Q1`2004
Spire MicroFlow II
Unlike the two previous coolers, this one has been officially approved by AMD, which means a full compliance with the specifications (sizes, mass, fastening scheme).
Therefore, the cooler offers an aluminum radiator with a copper insert in the base. On the base, there is layer of thermal interface (T725 - externally resembles pink chewing-gum :), and the processing quality can be rated at 9/10.
The fan is made of plastic, with the dimensions 70x70x15 mm, whose rotation speed is 4200 RPM and the air flow is 33.8 CFM.
During the operation, the cooler makes an immense noise (31.8 dBA, as per the manufacturer), so it can't be recommended to those who are critical about the noise. In all the other respects, the cooler has almost nothing to complain about: the fastening clip hooks to all the socket teeth, with a protective grid installed on the fan. The only complaint is about too short power supply wires.
By the way, the wires are wrapped in a special cover, which much improves the exterior.
The interim conclusion is: the cooler is sure to appeal to computer assembly operators for its small bulks, pre-applied paste and the protective grid.
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