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Date 2006-05-12
Provider: Silverstonetek
Author: Michael Chiu
Editor: Amber Lupala
Silverstone Nitrogon NT05 CPU Cooler Review
Today I’ll be reviewing the latest CPU cooler offering from Silverstone- the Nitrogon NT05 CPU Cooler. This horizontal cooler has an attractive design, but will its performance be on par with other CPU coolers? And what application is it better suited for- a silent PC build or a gaming/overclocking build? Let’s find out.
About Silverstonetek:
SilverStone is the leader in unique ID and mechanical designs for computer components.
Our expertise in metallic alloy construction enables us to provide
Solutions that combine low acoustic and optimum thermal characteristics.
Our specialties include computer enclosure, security box,
home entertainment case, medical appliance, power supplies,
and other accessories. We aim to provide the best possible product and
services with our team of experienced engineering and sales staff.
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Silverstone's missions:
Provide high quality, unrivaled product and services.
Maintain cost effectiveness thru design innovations.
Commit to remain as an industry leader.
Realize the potential of our staff members
Specifications:
Heatsink:
Material- Copper base with bonded copper lower fins, copper heat pipes with soldered aluminum upper fins
Heat Pipe Type- Powder
Color- Black fan shroud, silver and copper colored cooler
Application- LGA775, AMD Socket 754, 939, 940
Cooling System- Advanced two way cooling design
Net Weight- 308g
Dimension w/ fan- 69mm (W) x 77mm (H) x 94.2mm (D)
70mm cooling fan:
Fan speed- 2300-4800 rpm
Max airflow- 18.19CFM-49.87CFM
Max air pressure- 2.38mmH2O – 9.37mmH20
Noise- 19.04dBA-46.86dBA
Frame size- 70x70x25mm
Bearing- One ball and one sleeve
Control System- 3.5” aluminum bay fan controller
The product:
 
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The NT05 cooler came well packaged in a sturdy box with pictures and detailed information. Much better than the clear plastic enclosures that many cooler come in. According to the packaging, the cooler has a spectacular performance to size ratio, with performance level surpassing larger CPU coolers.
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Opening the box, the package contents were well secured in custom styrofoam inserts. The cooler module came with the fan control bracket, a mounting bracket for LGA775 installations, an allen key, two screws and springs, and an instruction manual. The NT05 also came with a generous amount (3.5g) of thermal paste (unknown manufacturer), packaged separately. For me, I like to install the thermal paste myself, but others may prefer the thermal paste to be pre-applied by the manufacturer.
 
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The cooling module is made of copper base that interfaces with the CPU and a set of aluminum fins (63) and copper fins (43), connected by series copper heat-pipes. I was surprised by how lightweight the cooler was (308g); lighter than the stock AMD cooler. The copper base appeared to be machined-smooth and free of imperfections, and it came with a protective plastic sleeve. Unlike other coolers, the NT05 doesn’t come with any LEDs.
Installation and Testing >>>>> Page 2
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