Introduction

I would like to thank Thermaltake for supplying the review sample.

Features:

• 4-channel Dual-V Architecture Heatpipe Cooling
• All Copper Construction
• Extreme Silence and Maximum Cooling
• VR Fan Speed Control

Compatibility:

• Intel LGA775
• AMD AM2/939/754

Specifications:

Dimensions:	147 x 92 x 143mm (L x W x H)
Heatsink Material:	Copper Base & Copper Fins
Heatpipe:	Copper Tube (6mm diameter) x 4 pcs
Fan Dimension:	110 x 25mm
Rated Current:	12 V
Started Voltage:	7 V
Power Input:	3.00 W
Fan Speed:	1300~2000 RPM
Maximum Air Flow:	86.5 CFM
Maximum Air Pressure:	2.22 mmH20
Noise:	16 dBA ~ 24 dBA
Life Expectation:	50,000 hours
Connector:	3-pin
Weight:	637g

Packaging & Contents

The Thermaltake V1 heatsink comes in a glossy black and red package with Thermaltake's signature black and white checkerboard. On the outside of the box there are color images of the heatsink as well as features and specifications listed for the retail consumer. The center of the package features a clear window, through which the copper V1 is prominently displayed.


Inside the box, the heatsink is in a plastic clam-shell, with the additional hardware located in the small white box at the bottom. Included are a large installation sheet, LGA775 mounting push-pins and screws, a clip for AMD heatsinks, and a small package of thermal compound.

A Closer Look

The Thermaltake V1 is made almost entirely out of copper. The fins are narrow at the bottom and wider at the top, and they are shaped in an arch. The edges of the fins have a sort of flame-like scroll to them when viewed from the side, and there are three height levels. The heatpipes are also made of copper, but there are two different style pipes used. One set of heatpipes is smaller than the other and goes from the base to the lower part of the fan. The other set is larger and wraps around near the top of the fan. Of course, there are actually two sets of fins, and located between them is the clear 110mm fan that sports blue LED lighting.


The fan has two sets of wires that come off of it, both of which are sleeved in black expandable sleeving. The longer one is a standard power cable with a 3-pin connector, while the shorter one is a variable fan speed controller. The controller has a smooth movement to it that does not feel loose or scratchy.


The base of the V1 is made of two sections. There is a top aluminum part and a lower copper part that sandwich the four heatpipes in between. The milled copper surface is protected by a thin plastic layer that peels off easily and does not leave any residue behind. Under the razor blade test, the base is nearly flat, but has a slightly concave surface. Actually, it is more of an issue we have seen many times where the edges are slightly higher then the middle. Usually this has little to no impact on the contact, since the integrated heat spreader on today's CPUs are much smaller than the base of the V1 and are also designed to warp slightly. For the reflection test, a chrome thumbscrew was placed on the base. The reflection is visible, but the "ghosty" reflections around the screw are from the milling of the base.