Today we will be looking at the new Frio CPU cooler from Thermaltake. There are a ton of coolers on the market so at times it can be difficult to sort through the mess and find what’s right for you. Thermaltake is one company you can trust to make a rock solid product and thus far they have never let me down. The temperature of your CPU is vital for overclocked stability and the longevity of all your components. Let’s get into the packaging and see what the Frio is all about:
Provided by: Thermaltake
Price: $59.99
Closer Look:
Specifications and Features:
| Compatibility | Intel® Latest 6-Core Processors Intel® Core i7 Extreme (Socket LGA1366) Intel® Core i7 (Socket LGA1366/LGA1156) Intel® Core i5 / i3 (Socket LGA1156) Intel® Core 2 Extreme (Socket LGA775) Intel® Core 2 Quad (Socket LGA775) Intel® Core 2 Duo (Socket LGA775) Intel® Pentium D (Socket LGA775) Intel® Pentium 4 (Socket LGA 775) Intel® Pentium (Socket LGA775) Intel® Celeron D (Socket LGA775) Intel® Celeron (Socket LGA775) AMD® Phenom II X4/X3/X2 (Socket AM3) AMD® Phenom X4/X3 (Socket AM2+/AM2) AMD® Athlon 64 FX (Socket AM2+/AM2) AMD® Athlon 64 X2 (Socket AM2+/AM2) AMD® Athlon 64 (Socket AM2+/AM2) AMD® Sempron (Socket AM2+/AM2) |
| Heatsink Dimension | 139(L) x 98(W) x 165(H) mm |
| Heatsink Material | Aluminum Fins Aluminum & Copper Base |
| Heatpipe | Ø 8mm x 5 |
| Fan Dimension | 120(L) x 120(H) x 25(W) mm |
| Fan Speed | 1,200 ~ 2,500 RPM |
| Bearing Type | —- |
| Noise Level | 20 ~ 43 dBA |
| Max. Air Flow | 101.6 CFM |
| Max. Air Pressure | 4.2 mmH2O |
| LED Fan | —- |
| Power Connector | 3 Pin |
| Rated Voltage | 12 V |
| Started Voltage | 6 V |
| Rated Current | 0.5 A |
| Power Input | 6 W |
| MTBF | 50,000 Hrs @ 40℃ |
| Weight | 1,042 g |
| Supports Intel Latest 6-Core Processors |
| Ultimate Overclocking Thermal Structure Design |
| Ultra Powerful Dual 120mm VR™ Fan and Eye-Catching Cover |
| Universal Socket Compatibility & Accessory Package |
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Ultimate Overclocking Thermal Structure Design |
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Ultra Powerful Dual 120mm VR™ Fan and Eye-Catching Cover |
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Universal Socket Compatibility & Accessory Package |
Testing Rig:
- CPU: Q6600
- Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3
- Memory: 2 x 2GB Kingston
- OS: Windows XP Home SP3
- Video Card: MSI Geforce GTS 250
- Power Supply: Nexus RX-1K 1000 Watt
Testing:
In order to test the Frio we will be running both load and Idle tests using Prime 95 for load scores. I will be testing it in both stock and over clocked performance against the Zerotherm Core 92 and the Evercool Buffalo. Ambient room temperature is 16c.
| Temperatures | Idle | Load |
| Stock | 15c(59f) | 28c(82f) |
| Overclocked | 22c(71gf) | 35c(95f) |
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CPU Cooler |
Zerotherm Core 92 CPU Cooler |
Evercool Buffalo CPU Cooler |
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State |
Idle |
Load |
Idle |
Load |
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Stock Temp |
15°C (59°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
Conclusion:
I think the Thermaltake Frio is a wonderful piece of machinery and articulate design. Colored red and black it’s stylish and classy. Easily overpowering my old cpu cooler with dual 12cm fans make it easy to cool any heat problem in your computer. So do I suggest this to you? Why of course I would, I think Thermaltake will put above and beyond into their product. In the future I bet they’ll solve the global warming situation with huge quad fans, water cooling machine thingy, but that’s some other story.
One aspect I like about the Frio is the way it is built, with an option to have two fans It makes me feel like I make a difference of what something looks like. If you decide to put the other one on it adds on 20mm to the dimensions witch I think is a lot of space for my computer.
Pros:
- Great OC Cooling
- Nice Design
- Fits Most Current Socket Types
- Quality Built
Cons:
- Performance to Cost was not as Good as the Buffalo (but is a much nicer looking cooler)
