Thermalright HR-07 Trio Heatpipe Coolers
Test Setup
Published: 21st June 2009 | Source: Thermalright | Price: $50.00 |
Test Setup
For today's testing we will be using the Lanparty T3eH6 DK, a mid-range Core i7 motherboard from DFI that will allow us to push the memory on test to its absolute limit. Here's a breakdown of the rest of the components:
For today's testing we will be using the Lanparty T3eH6 DK, a mid-range Core i7 motherboard from DFI that will allow us to push the memory on test to its absolute limit. Here's a breakdown of the rest of the components:
Processor
Intel Core i7 920 'Nehalem' @ 2.66Ghz
Motherboard
DFI Lanparty T3eH6 DK
Memory
Kingston Value CL9 1333MHz 9-9-9-24 6x2GB kit
Kingston Value CL9 1333MHz 9-9-9-24 6x2GB kit(Overclocked to 8-8-8-24 @ 1600MHz)
Kingston Value CL9 1333MHz 9-9-9-24 6x2GB kit
Kingston Value CL9 1333MHz 9-9-9-24 6x2GB kit(Overclocked to 8-8-8-24 @ 1600MHz
Intel Core i7 920 'Nehalem' @ 2.66Ghz
Motherboard
DFI Lanparty T3eH6 DK
Memory
Kingston Value CL9 1333MHz 9-9-9-24 6x2GB kit
Kingston Value CL9 1333MHz 9-9-9-24 6x2GB kit(Overclocked to 8-8-8-24 @ 1600MHz)
Kingston Value CL9 1333MHz 9-9-9-24 6x2GB kit
Kingston Value CL9 1333MHz 9-9-9-24 6x2GB kit(Overclocked to 8-8-8-24 @ 1600MHz
Measuring the temperature of the DIMMs is no easy feat. While some DDR3 modules do have an in-built digital temp diode, allowing the temperatures to be read from a software based monitoring program, the kit I have today does not so I will have to rely on a temperature probe which was affixed in the same place both with and without the coolers attached.
As you can see from the pictures below, the memory modules on their own (6GB pictured) look very basic. Add the Thermalright coolers and hey presto! A bog standard memory kit is transformed into a work of art. If bling is your think then you will certainly adore the Thermalright HR-07 memory coolers!
Fitting the modules to the motherboard was a tricky affair with a H-L-H-L-H-L configuration used. This allowed all six modules, three high and three low, to be fitted into the six DIMM slots. A small amount of wriggling the modules was needed to fit them all and they had to be fitted in a specific order to get them all to fit.
With the fan re-attached to our CPU cooler, space was very tight but all six modules were clear of fouling the fan. Larger CPU coolers (such as the TRUE will have to be orientated such that the width will have to be adjacent to the coolers rather than playing against them otherwise I cannot see how it will fit. Luckily for me I already had the CPU cooler fitted this way so not to intrude on the HR-07's airspace. You can also see from the picture below that the coolers do not overhang the DIMM slot's tabs nor interfere with the GPU spacing which is great news for those tight on space.
With everything now in place, all that remains is to test the modules performance out. Let's see how I got on...
Most Recent Comments
holy.............
them sinks are dangerously epic
them sinks are dangerously epic
Nice review as usual.
One issue;
Test Setup
For today's testing we will be using the Gigabyte EX-58 UD5, a mid-range Core i7 motherboard from Gigabyte that will allow us to push the memory on test to its absolute limit. Here's a breakdown of the rest of the components:
Processor
Intel Core i7 920 'Nehalem' @ 2.66Ghz
Motherboard
DFI Lanparty T3eH6 DK
I wonder if they made they a bit thinner it'd be easier to fit and would still cool them?
Nice idea though, really does look better than plain DIMMs
One issue;
Test Setup
For today's testing we will be using the Gigabyte EX-58 UD5, a mid-range Core i7 motherboard from Gigabyte that will allow us to push the memory on test to its absolute limit. Here's a breakdown of the rest of the components:
Processor
Intel Core i7 920 'Nehalem' @ 2.66Ghz
Motherboard
DFI Lanparty T3eH6 DK
I wonder if they made they a bit thinner it'd be easier to fit and would still cool them?
Nice idea though, really does look better than plain DIMMs
Looks like an ace set, although the price hurts :X. Also, I don't think it would fit on my UD5 with noctua cooler. Even as it is now the fan goes a few mm into the DDR3_4 slot (iirc) airspace.
ARe they any dif from stock coolers? LOL not going to mis those are you.
Be nice to know if there was a temp diffeerence from the inside to the outside modules.
All the same another great review webbo
Be nice to know if there was a temp diffeerence from the inside to the outside modules.
All the same another great review webbo
$150 for a tri-chan setup is just too much, especially since there's nothing extra fancy about these coolers
if they were $30 each it'd be much easier to swallow
if they were $30 each it'd be much easier to swallow
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$150 for a tri-chan setup is just too much, especially since there's nothing extra fancy about these coolers
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Originally Posted by name='monkey7'
Looks like an ace set, although the price hurts :X. Also, I don't think it would fit on my UD5 with noctua cooler. Even as it is now the fan goes a few mm into the DDR3_4 slot (iirc) airspace.
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Originally Posted by name='tinytomlogan'
ARe they any dif from stock coolers? LOL not going to mis those are you.
Be nice to know if there was a temp diffeerence from the inside to the outside modules. All the same another great review webbo |
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Originally Posted by name='Saviour'
$150 for a tri-chan setup is just too much, especially since there's nothing extra fancy about these coolers
if they were $30 each it'd be much easier to swallow |
I think that the pricing is perfect considering that these do perform so sweeeetly and live up to it.
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Originally Posted by name='monkey7'
Looks like an ace set, although the price hurts :X. Also, I don't think it would fit on my UD5 with noctua cooler. Even as it is now the fan goes a few mm into the DDR3_4 slot (iirc) airspace.
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you could always turn the cooler 90 degrees.
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Don't have the money to upgrade now anyway
Nice review Rich...
Was just looking at it though and how you mention that there isn't much room for a CPU fan.
Could you not have put them into the slots like L H L H L H rather than H L H L H L.. That would have bumpted them over a tiny bit no?
I could be wrong as it's hard to tell without having them in front of me.
Was just looking at it though and how you mention that there isn't much room for a CPU fan.
Could you not have put them into the slots like L H L H L H rather than H L H L H L.. That would have bumpted them over a tiny bit no?
I could be wrong as it's hard to tell without having them in front of me.
Yeah, they can be orientated however you want as long as they are positioned alternatively. I guess it depends on how you orientate your CPU cooler too as to whether the cpu coolers heatpipes hit the memory heatsinks. Basically if tall memory modules fit (such as the dominator or OCZ reaper range) then you shouldn't have issues with these sinks.
thats all fine but how much is it over here in the UK in £ ....... Dont bother with currency converters i what to know how much it will be in retail not importing them and then adding duty and vat and delivery and packing on top lol ...
I would expect to pay around the £35-40 mark per set. That's just my guestimate though as there are no official pricing figures for the UK market yet.
(top of page 5 I think u mean overlooked instead of overclocked 
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Good review, would like to have had a 3rd option of just a standard el-cheapo memory fan in the graphs.
)Good review, would like to have had a 3rd option of just a standard el-cheapo memory fan in the graphs.
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$100 dude. They come in packs of 3.
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Originally Posted by name='w3bbo'
Price is really not too bad. Consider that some people spend just as much on watercooling connections (bitspower?) which are, if we are being totally honest, just for bling then it is not hard to justify spending the same amount on something more usefull that not only looks the part but cools great as well. |
then again, thats not exactly a bad position to be in
it it okay for dual channel mem? wouuld it work? or is the spacing only for triple sets?
It would work fine for dual channel.
Let's hope it comes out in packs of 2 also.
i have been having a small issue with my ram getting hot glad to see this review, anyone know the risk of removing the covers on OCZ Gold Series or how tough it maybe. thanks
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Thermalright or its owners or partners is not responsible for damage or loss of any kind that may occur as a result of using or misusing this or any product we manufacture. Use common sense and review all product details prior to use. Ask a question
OCZ Gold sinks are a doddle to remove (just thin sticky pads iirc). Corsair on the other hand are a ***** and could well damage the IC's.
Heat the sticks up slightly with a hairdryer first then give the sinks a 'wiggle' (technical term patent pending).
Heat the sticks up slightly with a hairdryer first then give the sinks a 'wiggle' (technical term patent pending).
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Originally Posted by name='w3bbo'
OCZ Gold sinks are a doddle to remove (just thin sticky pads iirc). Corsair on the other hand are a ***** and could well damage the IC's.
Heat the sticks up slightly with a hairdryer first then give the sinks a 'wiggle' (technical term patent pending). |
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Thermalright HR-07 Trio Heatpipe Coolers