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RBMODS REVIEWS |
Date 2006-05-02
Provider: Sytrin
Author: Michael Chiu
Editor: Amber Lupala
Sytrin KuFormula VF1 Plus Review
Last week, we reviewed Sytrin’s latest PSU, the Nextherm PSU460W, which we found to be a solid performer but didn’t blow us away. Next up is Sytrin’s latest VGA cooler offering, the KuFormula VF1 Plus cooler. Will this Sytrin product leave a more lasting impression? Let’s find out.
About Sytrin:
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Specifications:
High compatibilities for both NVIDIA and ATI video cards for AGP or PCI Express
Efficient dual heat pipe cooling design for upmost cooling performance
Free cooling building & upgrading
Customized multi-functional cross flow fan- compact & powerful (VF1 Plus version)
Free speed controlling - 3 speed modes for E-Z set-up (VF1 Plus version)
Easy to upgrade for future new video card releases
Easy Installation
Cooling Module Specs-
Dimensions- 106 x 88 x 33 mm
Weight- 242g
Material- Aluminum + Copper
Cross-Flow Fan Specs-
Dimension- 124 x 55 x 51 mm
Speed- 1550/2400/3150 RPM
Noise- 24/28/32 dBA
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The product:
 
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The cooler came well packaged, with a descriptive box that listed most of the performance specifications and compatibilities. According to the box, the cooler has “high compatibility for the Nvidia Geforce Series (6600, 6800LE/GT/Ultra, 7800), and the ATI Radeon Series”, with the latest compatibility info to be found on their website. Note that the KuFormula VF1 comes in two versions, the standard/basic version, and the “Plus” version (the Plus being the subject of this review). The Plus version comes with the additional Cross-Flow Fan and RAM heatsinks for additional cooling capability.
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Opening the box, the package contents were well secured in custom styrofoam inserts. Packaged with the cooling module and the cross-flow fan are a mounting bracket, a fan speed controller, eight RAM heatsinks, assorted screws/washers, a small amount of no-name thermal paste, and instructions.
 
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The cooling module is made of copper base that interfaces with the video card GPU and a set of Aluminum heat fins, connected by dual copper heat-pipes. The copper base appeared to be machined-smooth and free of imperfections, though I was surprised that there was no plastic covering preventing scratches or oils from degrading the important conductive surface.
Closer look >>>>> Page 2
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