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SilentiumPC Announces the Fortis 3 HE1425 Malik Customs Edition

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Performance meets style with the new Malik Customs Edition of Fortis 3 CPU Cooler - the fruit of collaboration between SilentiumPC and Malik, owner of Malik Customs, world renowned custom system builder and hardware photographer. Based on the regular model it offers unparalleled thermal capabilities coupled with new level of customizability and aesthetics. The heatsink is coated in dark nickel and it's complimented by interchangeable top plates. Four different color plates are included to match the cooler with most popular high-end components.

Fortis 3 HE1425 MCE is a large single tower type cooler with top tier performance at moderate price point. Engineered to achieve optimal balance between heat dissipation and airflow it uses five Φ6mm high performance heatpipes transferring heat efficiently to 38 aluminum fins. In terms of styling we decided to black-out the logos giving the cooler stealth and professional look.



Compatibility beyond size
Despite the overall size of the cooler we managed to ensure ultimate compatibility with other components. Most distinctive feature is an asymmetric heatsink design allowing to accommodate tall high-end RAM modules. Utilizing low-profile mounting screws and being only 158 mm in height the Fortis 3 HE1425 MCE is one of the most compact coolers equipped with 140mm fan. That means it can be successfully fitted inside most PC cases on the market.

All-new Sigma cooling fan
Fortis 3 comes bundled with SilentiumPC Sigma PRO 140, a new fan designed specifically for this application it features new blade design and 500 ~ 1400 speed range perfectly matched with heatsink's thermal capabilities. Inaudible in normal operation it provides sufficient airflow for cooling down demanding CPUs. For even more airflow advanced users can install an optional 120/140mm fan using extra pair of mounting clips included in the package.

Fast & secure installation
The cooler utilizes SilentiumPC's proven and highly praised multi-socket mounting mechanism. A simple yet effective combination of robust backplate, brackets and screws allows Fortis 3 to be quickly and securely installed onto the motherboard. The kit also contains an uprated Pactum PT-1 thermal compound. Large V-shape heatsink cutout not only gives the cooler its unique look but also provides better access to rear locking screw.

Compatibility list includes all modern AMD & Intel platforms as well as the latest intel Skylake 1151 socket. Included picture-by-picture and online video manuals will guide you seamlessly through the quick installation process.

Key features:
  • Malik Customs Logos and packaging
  • Dark nickel plated heatsink
  • Interchangeable top plates for color matching with other components
  • High-performance single tower CPU cooler
  • Asymmetric design for ultimate compatibility with RAM modules
  • 140mm PWM-controlled Sigma PRO fan for quiet operation
  • Secure and straightforward installation on Intel & AMD platforms including 1151 Skylake
Tech specs:
  • Dimensions (heatsink only): 125mm(L) x 125mm(W) x 158mm(H)
  • Dimensions (with fan): 125mm(L) x 140mm(W) x 158mm(H)
  • Weight (with fan): 820 g
  • Gross weight: 1466 g
  • Heatsink: 5 x Φ6mm heatpipes, 38 x aluminum fins
  • Fan: 140 x 140 x 25mm (with 120 x 120mm mounting holes)
  • Bearing type: HSB / Hydraulic
  • Fan speed: 500 - 1400 RPM +/- 10%
  • Rated voltage: 12V
  • Rated current: 0.15 A
  • Air flow: 78,6 CFM @ 1400 RPM
  • Noise level: 8 ~ 22 dBA
  • MTBF: 50000h
  • Connector: 4-pin PWM
Additional information:
  • Model name: SilentiumPC Fortis 3 HE1425 Malik Customs Edition CPU Cooler
  • Product code: SPC138
  • EAN: 5904730204378
  • Warranty: 24 months
  • MSRP incl. VAT: 49,99 EUR / 1329,00 CZK / 209,00 PLN / 39,00 GBP
  • MSRP excl. tax: 45,00 USD
  • Q-ty per master carton: 12 pcs.

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Air cooling has not been innovative for a looong time. And it all boils down to this: Old wine in new bottles.

We have already reached the peak for what an heatsink air cooler for pc is capable off.
 
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Air cooling has not been innovative for a looong time. And it all boils down to this: Old wine in new bottles.

We have already reached the peak for what an heatsink air cooler for pc is capable off.

The Sandia cooler may bring something new to the table.
 
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Air cooling has not been innovative for a looong time. And it all boils down to this: Old wine in new bottles.

We have already reached the peak for what an heatsink air cooler for pc is capable off.

it comes down to how large they are and how pretty or "impressive" they look.. it does seem to be an over competitive market with maybe too many to choose from..

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A high end heatsink with this direct heatpipe touch bullshit?!
That's just something to reduce cost but doesn't help at all, quite the opposite...

Don't know why it's so popular...
 

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A high end heatsink with this direct heatpipe touch bullshit?!
That's just something to reduce cost but doesn't help at all, quite the opposite...

Don't know why it's so popular...

Prove it?
 
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Yeah, it seems logically like a direct route to the heatpipe is better to me logically speaking.

Reviews and testing would show that a properly flat heatpipe has better heat transfer, but that's just a bunch of math and science.
 
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Reviews and testing would show that a properly flat heatpipe has better heat transfer, but that's just a bunch of math and science.

Direct Touch downfalls: Low heat transfer from the CPU Cores to the outer heatpipes.

At best you loose around 2 degrees C of performance if you take off the copper base. At worst it's more than 5 degrees.
 

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Direct Touch downfalls: Low heat transfer from the CPU Cores to the outer heatpipes.

At best you loose around 2 degrees C of performance if you take off the copper base. At worst it's more than 5 degrees.

Where is your testing to prove this? Do you have some identical heatsinks one with a copper shim one without?

Here let me make an equally proof filled post.

HDT increases heat transfer to the center heatpipes, at best a 5 degree increase at worst 2.
 
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Prove it?
Take a look at those Asus Direct CU thingy Threads...
I only could link to a german forum..

There the guys used a simple copper sheet and the temperature of the GPU dropped dramatically - almost 10°C!!!

OK; that's on an open Die thingy, but I've heard the comments of a product manager for cooling solutions from a "manufacturer".
He said he tested everything and the best thing was still the copper base one...

Because the heat doesn't spread evenly across the chip!
There are always some hotspots, you have to cool down...

AFAIR those tests were done with a heatsink testing station, not an actual CPU...
 

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Heat wont spread evenly across a sheet of copper either. CPU's that most of us deal with have an IHS so this is a mute point. This isn't a GPU cooler, nor is it a laptop CPU cooler. The asus thing could be bad contact as a whole which is why adding a copper shim helped. poor contact is poor contact.
 
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Where is your testing to prove this? Do you have some identical heatsinks one with a copper shim one without?

Here let me make an equally proof filled post.

HDT increases heat transfer to the center heatpipes, at best a 5 degree increase at worst 2.

Just sharing the findings in our lab, take it with a grain of salt if you would like. These were tests we've done at least five years ago, so nope no proof or photos I can share here. And yes my team have produced identical heatsinks one with traditional copper plates and one's with HDT.

For manufacturers HDT has long been a love/hate design for us. It's massively cheaper compared to heatsinks that require any type of soldering. You save money on the pure copper block, and you also save on furnace time. Basically a win for cost of materials and production time (which directly translate to money.) But performance is hampered by the lack of heat spread to the outer pipes and relatively weaker contact with the CPU. However, HDT manufacturing has improved over the years and the gap has been reduced significantly. Some test done by a competitor shows that they have managed to cut down the difference to roughly 2C, which is the best I've personally seen.

Actually, I think it will be good if we could do some new tests on more recent heatsink tech and designs myth buster style.
 

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I would be curious to see. I could see the issues with a poorly manufactured heatsink showing a performance loss, but not anything well made.
 
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I would be curious to see. I could see the issues with a poorly manufactured heatsink showing a performance loss, but not anything well made.
I do agree on that, you could loose 5C or even more just due to bad production, HDT or not.
 
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