Thermaltake V1 CPU Cooler Review

[Capper]

I think we've already touched on the differences....repeatedly.......like the different testbenchs and testing methods, like the thermal compounds, etc.

the variation is not that great when you take everything into consideration

[Computer-Ed]

Originally Posted by PrOLifIC_onE

But this just goes to show, we aren't going to BS anyone or make up numbers.

I want to make this very clear, I NEVER consider that anyone was BSing anyone. I thought the number changes seemed really odd and was wondering if there was an explanation.

I have seen plenty of ODD numbers from reviews in my life and know how it goes.

[screwballl]

Excellent review!!

[Capper]

Ed, I don't think anyone here thought you were implying that.....but its a good topic of conversation....look around at different web sites and you'll see several different results using the same, and sometimes different hardware....there are a lot of variables that go into each and every test.......which is why I sent Matt every cooler I had

[gvblake22]

Different processors, different testing environments, different TIM, different installation process. As already mentioned, all of this can (and will) make a difference in results and could easily account for a 7ºC difference here and there. Don't want to beat a dead horse, but I just wanted to toss in my $0.02 and agree with Capper that different results from different hardware and testing environments is a good thing to help give a better idea of just how the cooler is likely to perform for the typical person.

[PrOLifIC_onE]

Originally Posted by Computer-Ed

I want to make this very clear, I NEVER consider that anyone was BSing anyone. I thought the number changes seemed really odd and was wondering if there was an explanation.

I have seen plenty of ODD numbers from reviews in my life and know how it goes.

Ed, nothing was directed at you or anyone else personally. I know that nobody was even close to being accusatory of anything like that. Essentially, I was just saying that the numbers are what they are here, and I was basically just stating how nice it is to have a review site that leaves out the BS.

On top of it all, I, myself, even thought the numbers a bit ODD at first, which is why I did multiple retests. I was not surprised that some people mentioned being surprised with the results. But they are what they are.

[Pete]

My results were very similar to the reviews when I tested it on my workbench. The 9700 did much better than the V1 and the typhoon did similar to the V1 but losing to the 9700. I was using a Smithfield Pentium D. That thing runs hot, 130w IIRC. There is a point where heatpipes become less efficient. Also, The Max Orb has much less fin area than the V1 or the Typhoon. So far, the reviews Ive seen are that in a case, the V1 does better compared to the competition and in open air test benches, the V1 doesnt do as well but still does a great cooling job. I use a V1 at home in my Aguila case and it runs nicely.

[Computer-Ed]

My testing for another article has also shown the 9700 providing better cooling than the Big Typhoon VX but it was VERY close in most of the testing, within a degree or two centigrade.

However there was an instance where the VX won and that was when the coolers where tested in a properly configured thermal advanatge case with the CPU vent placed correctly, then the VX won.