Thermaltake Big Typhoon VX CPU Cooler

Introduction:

    Thermaltake has been in the computer industry for sometime now offering up a nice array of computer related hardware. Some of their hardware line up includes cooling components like the Big Typhoon VX. Thermaltake sent this out for VH to review, and, as always, I jumped at the opportunity when it was offered.

    The Big Typhoon VX is outfitted with a copper base and six copper heat-pipes. These heat-pipes pass through aluminum fins, and all of this is topped off with an 120mm fan that has an adjustable speed controller. The Thermaltake Big Typhoon VX comes with Intel and AMD CPU mounting clips. This makes the cooler versatile for both platforms. During the review, I will go over the entire cooler, along with installation for the AMD and testing the cooler while idle and at load settings.  

About the Company:

Thermaltake Technology Co., Ltd. started its core business based on our extensive knowledge of PC thermal management during the era where the area of performance CPU cooling was only exclusive for "overclockers" orPC enthusiasts. With the company's initial launch of Orb coolers, it created waves of shocks and appraisals throughout the gaming and overclocking communities. Thermaltake quickly became the name gamers turn to when they need high-end and reliable thermal solutions.

With company's core business of CPU cooling still growing at a vast rate, Thermaltake made another grand entry to the PC chassis industry. To date, Thermaltake has always been considered as the pioneering company that revolutionized the PC chassis industry with Xaser series enclosures. The typical and traditional beige and plastic front panel design was outdone by Xaser series chassis's atypical gaming red and aluminum front panel. It was also the first enclosure available to public with Hardcano unit which provided users full control over computer's thermal management system.

Specifications:

Model	CL-P0310-01
Compatibility	Intel Core 2 Exterme(Socket LGA775) Intel Core 2 Duo (Socket LGA775) Intel Pentium Extreme Edition (Socket LGA 775) Intel Pentium D (Socket LGA 775) Intel Pentium 4 (Socket LGA775) Intel Celeron D (Socket LGA775) AMD Athlon 64 X2 (Socket 939, AM2) AMD Athlon 64 FX (Socket 939, AM2) AMD Athlon 64 (Socket 754, 939, AM2) AMD Sempron (Socket 754, AM2)
Heatsink Dimension	122(L) x 122(D) x 103(H) mm
Heatsink Material	Copper Base & Aluminum Fin (142Fin)
Heatpipe	Copper Tube 6mm x 6 pcs
Weight	822g
Fan Dimension	120x120x25 mm
Rated Voltage	12V
Started Voltage	7V
Power Input	3.00W
Fan Speed	1300 ~2000 RPM
Max. Air Flow	86.5CFM
Max. Air Pressure	2.22mmH2O
Noise	16dBA~24dBA
Life Expectation	30,000hrs
Connector	3 Pin

Dimensions:

Best performance, supports up to TDP 130W. Heatsink:   - 6 heatpipes, maximized heat transfer.   - High density of aluminum fins, provides large surface for heat dissipation.   - Seamless soldering process and large copper base provide good contact for heat conductivity   - Waved fins to reduce wind shear noise. 3 in 1 application   - For LGA775: push pin design for faster install.   - For K8 and latest socket AM2, tool-less clip, easy to install. VR Fan   - Silent and powerful VR fan, 16dBA at minimum fan speed. - Adjustable fan control to boost cooling performance.