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Thermaltake SpinQ CPU Cooler

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Sponsor: Thermaltake
Author: robodude666
Date: Feb 21 2009, 08:10 PM
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Today we will be reviewing the Thermaltake SpinQ CPU Cooler, but first a little bit about the company.

We live in a world where most things seem to move at the speed of light. At Thermaltake, they feel the same way and that is exactly how Thermaltake conducts itself to deliver innovative, reliable and customer-centric solutions to the worldwide market.

Since the beginning of Thermaltake in 1999, it has been at the forefront of creating new and exciting products at a time where most computer users were provided little to no choices for components that may seem irrelevant, but in reality crucial to the performance of a PC.

Thermaltake Server Series solutions, with years of thermal experience and industry leadership, sets its goal on reforming total thermal management in server segment by formulating the perfect mixture of versatility, efficiency and thermal management with each respective server product category: Rackmount Chassis, Server Fixed & Redundant Power Supply and Server CPU Cooling Management Solutions.

With its comprehensive line of products available, it enables Thermaltake's core customers to enjoy a one-stop-shop experience, reduce product design-in evaluation period and most important of all, flawless integration process. Each of Thermaltake's strengths enables its customer to focus on their core business while taking advantage of the skills and efficiency of a single thermal management solution partner.

Now that we've gotten to know them a little better, lets see if this cooler follows their beliefs. First up is some specs.

  • Compatibility: Intel Socket LGA775/1366*, AMD Socket AM2/AM2+/939/754
  • Heatsink Dimension: 121.63(L) x 90(W) x 151.85(H) mm
  • Heatsink Material: 50 Aluminum Fins w/ Copper Heatpipes & Base
  • Heatpipe: Ø 6 mm x 6
  • Fan Dimension: Ø 80 x 85 mm
  • Fan Speed: 1000 ~ 1600 RPM
  • Bearing Type: Sleeve
  • Noise Level: 19 ~ 28 dBA
  • Max. Air Flow: 86.5 CFM
  • Max. Air Pressure: 2.22 mmH2O
  • LED Fan: Blue LED
  • Power Connector: 3 Pin
  • Rated Voltage: 12 V
  • Started Voltage: 7 V
  • Rated Current: 0.45 A
  • Power Input: 5.4 W
  • MTBF: 50,000 Hours
  • Weight: 667 g

* The LGA1366 socket is not supported out-of-the-box, but Thermaltake will supply a bracket on request.

Stylish Appearance

  • Cylinder Heatsink and Spiral Aluminum Fins are absolutely a presentation of aesthetics.
  • Eye-catching Scurve™ Blade Fan plus blue LED makes it unforgettable.

Optimized Structure

  • 50 waved aluminum fins, 6 copper heatpipes and generates efficient cooling performance.
  • Mirror coating copper base conducts heat effectively from CPU and gets more surfaces to dissipate the heat.

Smart Airflow Design

  • Integrated with the System to maximize the cooling performance.
  • VR™ Fan allows the users to adjust the fan speed according to their needs. It makes good cooling effect at low speed and generates minimum noise.
  • Cylindrical Structure dissipates the hot air with 360.
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