Monday, March 15th 2010
Prolimatech Makes Armageddon CPU Cooler Official
Spotted on several occasions prior to its launch, the Prolimatech Armageddon CPU cooler was finally announced to markets. The Armageddon is a retake on the tower-design CPU heatsink design. While essentially it's the same as most heatsinks in its league, what's new about its design is that the heat pipes that pass through the base contact the aluminum fins throughout their lengths (typically the pipes pass through the fins at their ends). Also, there are two blocks of aluminum fins, to which the heat pipes add turbulence. The two blocks are topped off with a metal cap.
The main unit measures 144 (W) x 160.3 (H) x 50 (D) mm, and weighs 750 g (1.65 lbs). 140 mm or 120 mm fans can be strapped onto it from either sides. The base and heat pipes are made of nickel-plated copper. The package includes no fan, but comes with a tube of Prolimatech PK-1 thermal paste. Out of the box the Armageddon supports most current Intel sockets including LGA-1366, LGA-1156, and LGA-775 using its bundled bolt-through retention module. AMD sockets AM3/AM2+ are also supported, but require an optional RM kit. Prolimatech's newest creation will be available from April 2nd, at a price of 60 EUR.
Source:
TechConnect Magazine
The main unit measures 144 (W) x 160.3 (H) x 50 (D) mm, and weighs 750 g (1.65 lbs). 140 mm or 120 mm fans can be strapped onto it from either sides. The base and heat pipes are made of nickel-plated copper. The package includes no fan, but comes with a tube of Prolimatech PK-1 thermal paste. Out of the box the Armageddon supports most current Intel sockets including LGA-1366, LGA-1156, and LGA-775 using its bundled bolt-through retention module. AMD sockets AM3/AM2+ are also supported, but require an optional RM kit. Prolimatech's newest creation will be available from April 2nd, at a price of 60 EUR.
32 Comments on Prolimatech Makes Armageddon CPU Cooler Official
but I think it comes with AM2/3 mounts in the box, not as an additional bracket set for $ like Prolimatech does.Looks like it doesnt come with the mounts either. Im at a loss as to why the previous comment said Prolima rips off AMD people. Is the bracket extremely overpriced or something?Yes this is the best time for a quick review!
The cooler among with the Prolimatech 140mm DC fan (900 rpm) they are working beautifully for 8 years at my system.
I am not a rich man, and so I waited for two years until to get the cooler as used at half price from eBay UK, and also I got the fan as new from Germany.
Room temperature at end of July in Greece 30C (900rpm fixed speed).
System idle :
Core 1: 33
Core 2: 34
Core 3: 30
Core 4) 30
System Gaming:
Core 1: 38
Core 2: 37
Core 3: 36
Core 4) 36
Heat pipes nickel plating undamaged - zero oxidation
Prolimatech this is still alive, they are available spare-parts from the entire kit.
Negatives: Shipping cost from Taiwan for spare-parts this is no less than 15 Euro.
Conclusion: High performance - long life - one time purchase for my entire life.
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