Performance:

The reason I installed the casefan in the first place was to keep the CPU temperature down. Without it the CPU would be reaching 65+°C easily, so keeping a good performing casefan running is important. Let´s see how the installation of the rheobus affects the CPU temp.

The Tech. info:
- P4 1.8@2.55Ghz – vcore: 1.6v
- Standard Intel cooler
- Room temp: 21°C
- Running Folding@Home

Before installation of the rheobus
Mobo temp: 30°C
CPU temp under load: 52°C


After installation of the rheobus (minimal setting)
Mobo temp: 32°C
CPU temp under load: 55°C


After installation of the rheobus (maximal setting)
Mobo temp: 30°C
CPU temp under load: 52°C


Conclusion:

As you can see in the results above, this MC-001 is a blessing, it takes away the noise of the fan and does not impact performance a lot. Of course this all depends on the fan used, but with the presence of the 4 setting jumper the risk of running into a fan that doesn´t work with this kit is quite impossible!

It is currently being sold for € 16 , not very cheap but you do get high quality material in return. I´m only using 1 fan but the rheokit supports up to almost 5 of these, making it a worthwhile investment if you want a silent and performing system at the same time.




I would like to thank the guys over at Melvine for sending me this kit to review and also RichBastard for keeping it safe & sound all this time :)

If you have any questions or remarks I´m more then happy to answer them right here!