Introduction

From the Prolimatech website:

Prolimatech, founded in 2008, is headquartered in Taiwan, led by a team of dedicated experts with 22 years of accumulated experience in the field of computer thermal solutions.

Prolimatech stands for Professionalism exceeding beyond all Limits. We are here to challenge any limits that stand in our way to achieve what was thought to be impossible.

Prolimatech incorporates integration of the aerospace resource-saving technology and advanced heat conduction technology to create the best heat absorption and dissipation solutions pertaining to the science of aesthetics.

Our never-ending quest is to satisfy every computer overclocker’s and every enthusiast’s needs for high quality and performance-oriented thermal solutions for their high-end computer components.

Prolimatech has, ever since it entered the market, striven to continuously provide users with the highest quality products possible. The release of the Megahalems established Prolimatech as a leading CPU cooler manufacturer, and their attention to detail allowed them to build and improve upon their existing offerings. The end result is simple: Prolimatech now offers a wide range of coolers and fans that are, in terms of quality and performance, only matched by a select few competitors.

Many Prolimatech products are synonymous with quality and performance. The Megahalem was just the beginning and has been improved upon many times over the years, with the release of the Super Mega and various other revision and different product lines. Then there are, of course, their more traditional tower-style heatsinks, like the Armageddon and Panther. Prolimatech is also no stranger to thinking outside the box, which their Genesis cooler clearly proves.

I will review Prolimatech's Special Edition Genesis Black Series cooler today. This heatsink's finish is a matte black, giving it a stylish appearance. What sets it apart is its unique L-shaped design allowing for up to three fans to be attached. There is also the improved memory clearance over the more popular traditional dual-tower design used by their competitors. Overall with ninety aluminum fins, six 6 mm heatpipes, and the ability to cool more than just the CPU, this Prolimatech heatsink looks fairly impressive already.

Packaging & Contents

The Prolimatech Black Series Genesis CPU cooler comes packaged into a rather large box that measures roughly 26 cm in length, 16 cm in width, and 21 cm in height. Its name in reflective silver font and the Black Series moniker on the front, all supported sockets, and Prolimatech's website address are also listed here. The left side details fan support and cooling range and again lists the company's website for more information. The back is identical to the front, but does not make use of the reflective silver in the logo.


The right side has a basic list of the heatsink's specifications and a few diagrams. The top, while plain, has Prolimatech's logo and website address; the product name and Black Series moniker make another appearance here. Let's not forget that the box has a handle that is much more visible in the last picture.

Contents

Prolimatech packaging is above average. Its foam inserts offer adequate protection to the cooler and a smaller box contains all the mounting hardware. It is nice to see that Prolimatech did not skimp on packaging materials as the package seems to be the first money-saving option manufacturers have been taking as of late.


The heatsink is certainly unique, while the instructions are rather generic but serve their purpose well. A Prolimatech logo sticker has obviously also been included. Fan-mounting clips for one 120mm and 140mm fan, each, and a generic set for a 120/140 mm fan have been included as well. The bundle also includes 2 mg of Prolimatech's own PK-2 thermal compound.


The backplate for Intel systems is universal in that it supports all modern sockets. Every other mounting components will work with any socket except LGA2011, since it uses four special nuts instead. AMD systems use the metal conversion retention plate pictured above to install the cooler.


Prolimatech provided me with two Ultra Sleek Vortex 14 fans and the necessary fan clips for testing purposes since the Black Series Genesis cooler does not come with any fans.

Common parts supplied for mounting include:

• 6x O-rings
• 4x Screw nuts
• 4x LGA 2011 studs
• 4x AMD screw nut
• 4x Intel double-end stud with nut
• 4x Rivet nuts
• 2x AMD spring-loaded screws
• 2x Intel spring-loaded screws
• 2x Intel mounting arms
• 2x 120 x 25 mm fan clips
• 2x 140 x 25 mm fan clips
• 2x Universal fan clips
• 1x Heatsink
• 1x Thermal compound
• 1x Mounting plate
• 1x Intel backplate
• 1x AMD conversion retention mount
• 1x Socket 775 backplate spacer