Introduction
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I would like to thank
Pentagram for supplying the tested cooler.
Dimensions | 106 x 106 x 55 mm |
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Heatsink | Copper |
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Bearing Type | Double ball |
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Fan Connector | 12V 3-pin |
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Speed | Silent mode 1700 RPM Normal mode 3000 RPM |
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Noise | Silent mode 19 dB Normal mode 27 dB |
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Socket Compatibility | Socket 478 - all models Socket 775 - all models Socket 754 - all models Socket 939 - all models Socket 940 - all models |
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Box contents | 1. CPU cooler 2. Fan Speed Controller 3. Mounting bracket Socket 478 4. Mounting bracket LGA 775 5. Mounting bracket Socket 754/939/940 6. Thermal grease 7. User's manual |
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Packaging
Box contents:
- CPU Cooler
- Mounting bracket for Socket 775
- Mounting bracket for Socket 478
- Mounting clips for Socket 939, 745, 940
- Thermal grease
- Instruction manual
- Fan speed controller
The heatsink's base is flat but has a lot of milling marks. On the photos you can clearly see how the base is composed of all the small copper fins joined together in the center.
A bit further out near the edges the surface is quite rough, but this is not a problem since the CPU will not need heat transfer there. In modern processors all heat is generated in the tiny die right in the middle, under the heatspreader.
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A closer look
The Pentagram NXC 100-Cu is made from all copper fins. There are other versions available which substitute part of the copper fins with aluminum to reduce cost. An even lower cost version uses only aluminum fins making it very light and cheap. Also models with smaller footprint or less height exist.
This small fan controller is included in the package. Using the little knob you can freely change the output voltage between 5V and 12V. It is very easy to use and seems to work great. In the third photo you can see a small metal heatsink shine through, good engineering.
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