CoolerMaster Aero7 vs X-Dream SE

Cooling/CPU Cooling by jmke @ 2003-05-06

Coolermaster Aero7 (Aero 7) tested and compared to the X-Dream SE. To finish it of we slap on a 80mm Delta and see how this baby performs compared to the SLK800/900 and the older Alpha PAL8045 and Swiftech 462-A!

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Bench: Coolermaster vs the SLK


Benchmarks :

The test system used:
  • XP1700+ (JIUHB)
  • Abit KR7A

    A room temperature of 21.5°C was measured during the tests

    Madshrimps (c)
    When we equip the CoolerMaster heat sink with a Delta 80mm fan using the Fan holder from the X-Dream SE, we see that although it is able to beat the older heat sinks (alpha/swiftech) it can't quite keep up with the two Thermalright SLK's. Overall it performed pretty well in this test. The all copper heat sink proves to be of good design


    Madshrimps (c)
    When we up the stakes and push almost 2v through the CPU’s core we see pretty much the same result as before. The heat sink is almost on par with the SLK900



    Let’s find out how the included 80mm fan and the Aero7 blower perform

    Madshrimps (c)
    With the fans at lowest speed we almost see a 10°C difference with the SLK800/Delta cooling setup
    The normal 80mm fan provides more airflow and beats the “blower” in both low and high fan speed tests


    Madshrimps (c)
    Again we up the ante and here we see the “blower” top the 50°C mark with the fan spinning at its lowest setting, at high speeds it trails 2°C behind the radial 80mm fan setup



    What happens when we connect the Aero7 fan to the SLK800 or the X-Dream? (Aluminum with a copper plug)

    Madshrimps (c)
    The SLK800 is on par here with the X-Dream, while the full copper X-Dream SE takes a very minimal lead.
    The Thermalright SLK800 performs best with a 80mm fan, the X-Dream/Aero7 heat sink copes better with the special design of the Aero7 “blower”, but in the end it also prefers a 80mm fan for maximum cooling power

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