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On the other hand, people who enjoy silent computing should either limit the fan’s speed to its minimum or replace it with another, slower 120mm fan.
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In the end this would not be the first cooler we would chose for most situations but with its broad compatibility range and decent results it would be far from the last cooler we go with. There are however, better choices out there if budget is first and foremost in your mind.
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Despite its simple design, the X-cut heatsink fins, the semi-transparent blades of the cooling fan and its clear wires create an elegant and aesthetically pleasing product.Spire made the Thermax II simple but well-built. There are no manufacturing defects and the body feels very sturdy.Given the simplicity and size of the cooler, the Thermax II offers...
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Tower heatsinks come in a variety of different styles and while the outer appearance may be different the general principle remains the same. You have (x) amount of heatpipes wrapped around a common base and connected to a large finned radiator. The...
Easy installation, Quiet Fan, Core Contact Cooler...
The Spire TherMax II is a very basic heatsink, when it comes to looks. The aluminum fins have a raw finish with unbound edges. 4 monster heatpipes provide the cooling but rely on heat transfer since they don't stagger to take advantage of passing ai...
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3dGameMan.com Updated: 2011-09-24 18:07:08
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Video Review: Spire TherMax Eclipse II CPU Cooler is a mid-sized cooler with exceptional build quality, nickel-coated, five 8mm heatpipes, 46 aluminum fins, two 120mm fans and fits any current socket. All this and it performs extremely well. If you're...
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tweaknews.net Updated: 2011-09-24 18:07:23
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Although the Spire TherMax II does set out on the right course and follows the basic tower cooler construction, there are some design problems that are hindering the performance when compared to other products on the market today. Now with that being...
Better than stock Performance, Decent Build Quality, Price, Remote Fan Speed Adjustment...
Availability, Heatsink Design Flaws, Off Balance Fan.
Although the Spire TherMax II does set out on the right course and follows the basic tower cooler construction, there are some design problems that are hindering the performance when compared to other coolers. Now with that being said, this in no way...
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bayreviews.com Updated: 2011-09-24 18:07:27
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One of the best coolers out there!CPU's make all computers run but with a downside of it heating up to give you all that speed and processing power. Without any kind of cooling, you would fry the CPU, motherboard and what not. So, that's why we have...
The TherMax II is an excellent cooler for the cost of just about $40 (click on compare prices to get the latest price). Performance is excellent and the fan is quiet. The cooler was very simple to install for my AMD based system. Also, the installatio...
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pcshoptalk.com Updated: 2011-09-24 18:07:31
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At first I would like to thank Spire for providing me the Thermax II CPU cooler for testing and reviewing.In this review I will test a 4-heatpipe CPU cooler from Spire named Thermax II, which features a mounting system very similar as Sunbeamtech Core...
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rwlabs.com Updated: 2011-09-24 18:07:47
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The CPU is perhaps the single most stressed hardware component in a computer system during the summer period since its temperatures can sky rocket at up to 30 degrees more than during winter. For that reason alone it is imperative that peopl...
Build Quality, Performance, Bundle, Price...
Noisy At Load...
Up until today i have to admit that i had never heard the best words for Spire CPU Air Coolers and so i was quite skeptical when i got their Thermax II solution. Still it did not take me long to notice that this solution, or i should bette...
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Here comes another CPU cooler! This time we are testing the Spire TherMax II. The TherMax II is designed a lot like most of the CPU coolers available. It is around the same size, with approximately the same styling. Will its cooling performance make i...
Cools well, Price!!!! (~$35), Controllable...
Gets noisy at high RPM, Seems to "fit in" with everything else...
Everything above pretty much sums this cooler up. It gets the job done, its not the greatest, but it is much better than stock. Installation and assembly are nearly identical to every other cooler like this. Cooling is nearly identical to all the other...
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Features:Four 8mm all copper u shaped heat-pipesAll new Direct-Touch heat-pipe technologyUV-reactant 120mm BlueStar fan designAmazingly silent at just 29.0 dBA 55 stamped Aluminum Micro-FinsSupports the latest Intel & AMD micro-processorsCompatibility...
Good performance, Near silent, Toolless installation, Supports Intel and AMD, Simple installation, Included Fan controller, User can choose their own fan or used supplied fan, Thermal grease included, UV reactive fan...
Large, Fan is loud at full speed, No LEDs on supplied fan, Fan controller requires molex connector...
The TherMax II is an excellent cooler for value. Performance is excellent and it has a UV reactive fan, a nice touch over other DHT coolers. It features four copper heat pipes running through a block of aluminium fins with an interchangeable 120 mm fan...
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The Intel Core i7 platform includes a larger CPU socket that forces you to get a new CPU cooler. The task of picking out the right cooler can be daunting, so we figured that we'd give you all the information in one article to make the task of findin...
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A CPU is at the heart of every computer, laptops and desktops alike, and although the solutions may be different, everyone of those CPUs has some sort of cooling device on it. Laptop coolers are small and quiet, and although there are some desktop co...
Quiet, Easy to install, $36 Price tag, Expansion slot fan controller...
Available in the U.S. starting in March...
s The Spire Thermax II CPU cooler is a very respectable heatsink, and the price point that its at is phenominal. Roughly half the cost of the TRUE, and although temperatures were 12.5c higher at load for the Spire, for some people, thats perfectly ok...
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In this review Frostytech is testing the just released Spire Thermax II heatsink, and if you can find it for an affordable price you should find it thermally satisfying...
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