Thermalright HR-05 Northbridge Cooler
Conclusion
Published: 9th February 2007 | Source: SpecialTech | Price: |
Thermalright have managed to impress me once again with their excellent heatpipe cooling solutions. The Thermalright HR-05 is a great solution for several groups of people:
* The quiet computing enthusiast
* HTPC/Media PC owners
* Hardcore Enthusiasts
The fact that the cooler fits a huge range of motherboards and is also available in an SLI version as well makes the Thermalright HR-05 very versatile.
Recommended e-tailers:
£14 inc VAT @ SpecialTech non-SLI version
£17 @ SpecialTech - SLI version
From these awesome prices the Thermalright HR-05 is a big winner on the price front too.
I will not hesitate to give the Thermalright HR-05 the coveted OC3D "Editors Choice" Award, as well as the "Value For Money" Award. A top-notch product.
Pro's
+ Great Cooling
+ Passive Solution
+ Option for fan if desired
+ Great motherboard support
+ Great Value For Money
+ Great looks
Con's
- A little tall
- Could possibly have had a 4-way clip
Thanks to SpecialTech for providing the Review Sample
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Nice review m8 

Another EXCELLENT review. I was really surprised when I opened the box and saw how big mine was.
I also like how they have 2 versions (straight and offset)
Also like you pointed out it is beautifully made (especially compared to other finned Chipset coolers).
I also like how they have 2 versions (straight and offset)
Also like you pointed out it is beautifully made (especially compared to other finned Chipset coolers).
good review mate
it could of been better if you also tested it with a decent 70mm fan on it
cheers.
it could of been better if you also tested it with a decent 70mm fan on it
cheers.
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Originally Posted by name='Raging'
good review mate
it could of been better if you also tested it with a decent 70mm fan on it cheers. |
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Originally Posted by name='markkleb'
Also like you pointed out it is beautifully made (especially compared to other finned Chipset coolers).
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Originally Posted by name='markkleb'
I also like how they have 2 versions (straight and offset)
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Originally Posted by name='markkleb'
Also like you pointed out it is beautifully made (especially compared to other finned Chipset coolers).
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Originally Posted by name='Raging'
good review mate
it could of been better if you also tested it with a decent 70mm fan on it cheers. |
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Originally Posted by name='ai_01'
awesome review as always kemp, we all know ur busy, would be pretty cool to see what temps would be with a fan on it.
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Cheers lads
w00t!
...that looks awsome
...that looks awsomevery nice review! you should do a nb heatsink shootout between like 4 models and rule the best of the best.
Look at the drop in temp! Amazing! 
Nice review Kemp!

Nice review Kemp!
quite a nice difference in temp,nice one


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