CPU Air Cooler Mega Test
Technical SpecificationÂ
| Dimensions | 168.3x140x142.4mm (HxWxD) |
| CPU | Intel: 1150, 1151, 1155, 1156, 775, 1366, 2011/v3. Â AMD: Â FM1, FM2/+, AM2/+, AM3/+ |
| Heat pipes | 7x6mm copper pipes |
| Fins | Front Stack=42×0.4mm thick, 2.4mm gap. Â Rear Stack=53x0.4mm thick, 1.8mm gap |
| Materials | Aluminium fins, copper base |
| Fan Speed | [email protected] |
| Noise Level | Front max 23dB(A) Rear fan 23dB(A) |
| Air Flow | Front fan 75CFM Rear Fan 76CFM |
| Air Pressure | Front Fan 1.44mmH2O. Â Rear Fan 1.44mmH2O |
| Weight | 1282g |
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The presentation of the fitting accessories don’t half remind us of a Japanese Bento box, both in quality and the way each item is immaculately presented. Â You might not get the individual boxes that Noctua offer but to be honest, this solution is just as elegant and actually a tad more practical. Â
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So, if you haven’t already guessed, the R1 Ultimate is the daddy of the Cryorig line and as such has presented us with the lowest temps of the bunch. Â Aside from the black cowling the main difference, and the one that should effect performance is that the Ultimate sports a full depth front fan, which by definition will have an impact of RAM compatibility.
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From an aesthetic standpoint we think it looks a little more “blended” than the universal as there’s less tonal difference as you transition through the double club sandwich of fan, cowling and heat sink. Â Take a peak underneath the Ultimate and you might be starting to wonder exactly how they’ve managed to pack seven 6mm full copper heat pipes into such a small area. Â We’re guessing that Cryorig aren’t going to use the following statement as a promotional quote, but we do have to say that the R1 Ultimate appears to be the Sasha Grey of the Cooler world.
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As predicted, the R1 Ultimate does overlap the first RAM slot. Â If your RAM is under 30-35mm you can get round this to some extent by shifting the front fan up a little bit, although this will of course affect aesthetics. Â We have to admit though that it does look rather at home in the new CoolerMaster MasterCase Pro5 test case. Â The NH-D15 may take the performance crown, but the R1 Ultimate is only 0.25 of a degree behind it, which is so little as makes no difference. Â What does make a difference though is that the Ultimate is simply stunning to look at and will compliment the inside of your case as opposed to clashing with it. Â If it were me, I’d go for the R1 ultimate over the D15 any day.
