Bad English strikes again! Thermaltake’s newest (and arguably only) quiet PC oriented HSF the “Thermaltake Silent Boost” is once an example of the result when non-English people try to name things in English. Title aside though, the rest of the TtSB is excellent. At $26.77USD from HardCoreCooling, it’s not the cheapest heatsink around, (surprising, considering that Thermaltake’s reputation is just that) but it’s solid silent cooling, with more than meets the eye.
First up, the marketing jargon (aka specs):
- Application for AMD Althon XP up to 3400+ - 21dBA
- High Perfoming "Hydro Wave Bearing" fan, extend the operating time
- Unique fan frame design reduce the noise level
- All copper heatsink
P/N: A1889
Fan Dimension: 80x80x25 mm
Heatsink Dimension: 82x70x49 mm (41 fins)
Rated Voltage: 12V Started Voltage: 7V
Rated Current: 0.13A
Power Input: 1.56W
Fan Speed: 2450±10% RPM
Max Air Flow: 27.5 CFM
Air Pressure: 25.97 Pa-min
Noise:21 dBA Bearing Type: Hydro Wave Bearing
Life Time: 50,000 hours Connector: 3 PIN
So far so good. An 80mm fan will definately be quieter and more efficient than a 60mm, and there's nothing that spells performance like copper. 27.5CFM is a bit weak, but it also means that it's going to be proportionally quiet, which is a very good thing.
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