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ASUS Silent Knight II CPU Cooler Review
Date Published:
01-10-2008
Written By:
Temujin
Edited By:
Diceman
Provided By:
ASUS
Where to Buy:
Newegg
Discuss Article:
VH Forum link
Pages: 1 2 3


ASUS Silent Knight II CPU Cooler

Introduction:

As more and more multi-core processors fill our homes and offices, capable CPU coolers have shown up on just about every computer store shelf. Since multi-core processors have been designed to use less and less wattage with more efficiency, thermal issues have been pretty low key. While you may have a dual or quad core, you've probably not really pushed your processor much past single core operations given the limited multi-core software support.

It's only when all the cores within your processor are active that you suddenly realize just how hot they can get. The CPU cooler makers world wide know that eventually, hopefully, there'll be more games and software that will utilize multi-core processors. (I could really offer up a few more fiery thoughts in this regard concerning the poor software support thus far, but I digress.) In the meantime, it's up to those of us willing to heat up our multi-core processors artificially and realistically to prove these new CPU coolers work.

The most promising physical technological improvements have been, and still are, the implementation of heat pipes. Manufacturers have designed heat pipe specific CPU coolers using various numbers of pipes. Some makers design their's with only a couple heat pipes while others seem to add as many as they can fit on a CPU cooler. Some look like CPU coolers and others look like engines with copper headers. While all these variations have their own appeal, ASUS has chosen to design coolers with a more isometric feel in their line up.

We've seen a few of their coolers here at VH before and they were always worthy of recommendations. We have a new one on hand that is actually an updated version of the original Silent Knight CPU Cooler. Today, the Silent Knight II CPU Cooler is on the work bench and looks quite promising.

Specifications:

 
Silent Knight II
 
Pure Copper - Made for Quad-Core CPUs at Only 610g (New!)

- 6 innovatively designed heat pipes increases heat transit capacity
- Inner PWM fan delivers quiet cooling at a mere 25 dBA
- Universal clip design for easier installation
 
 
Pure Copper - Made for Quad-Core CPUs at Only 610g

Advantages and Benefits

Excellent Performance for Overclockers
100% copper materials and six copper heat pipes ensure excellent heat dissipation for maximum cooling performance

Universal Application
The Silent Knight II supports the Intel® Core™2 Extreme/ Core™2 Quad (Quad-Core) CPU, Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 & AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core CPU, AMD Athlon™ 64(-FX) (939/940/AM2)

Best Balance between Performance and Acoustic
PWM function automatically adjusts rotation speed according to CPU temperature and delivers a quiet cooling at a mere 25dBA

Reliable
The fan positioned inside the frame and VRM shield guides cool air to critical components around the CPU for stable operation

Why Thermal Matter
Every 10°C up from 70°C will reduce CPU life time for about 1 year (Source: Intel)
Every 10°C up from 120°C will reduce VR life time for about 50%
Temperature over 100°C will cause Capacitors leakage or burned abnormally
That´s why a good thermal solution makes system more stable and extends components´ life.

High Cu. Fin Density for Great Heat Dissipation

6 High Performance Heat pipes and copper base for fast heat transfer

 
Elegant ASUS Fan Cover Design to maintain temperature for a stable
 

 

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