CoolerMaster Jet 7 Heatsink

Cooling/CPU Cooling by richbastard @ 2003-09-17

With the newly released Jet 7 CoolerMaster further explores the world of radial fan heatsinks. Their latest, the Aero 7, was a success. The Jet 7 has a bigger fan, but a cheaper heatsink. Does it manage to keep up the good name of it?s older brother? 

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Introduction

Introduction

Today we have the honour to present you CoolerMaster's latest heatsink: the Jet 7 (ACB-V83).
With this HSF CoolerMaster tries to prolong the success of the Aero 7, an excellent heatsink with radial fan aimed at the PC enthousiast market.

With a more powerful radial fan, a decent heatsink and flashy looks, this new product has the potential of outperforming his older brother, the Aero 7.

Let's look at what the box has to offer us first:

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Nice looking! now onto the specs:

Specifications
Heatsink Dimension 74x60x40mm
Fan Dimension 80x80x80mm
Rated Speed 1900 ~ 3500rpm
Fan Airflow 19.0 ~ 22.1CFM
Fan life expectance 50.000 hrs
Bearing Type Dual Ball Bearing
Voltage Rating 5.0 ~ 13.8V
Heat Sink Material Copper base with Aluminium stacked fin
Socket Type Socket A, 370, 462
Noise Level 29.3 ~ 42.6 dBA
Connector 4 Pin (power), 3 pin (rpm dedection)
Weight 490g


A radial fan may be more efficient than an axial fan (no dead spot under rotor), but 42.6 dBA and 22.1CFM indicate a loud yet weak fan.
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