| Manufacturer |
Akasa |
| Model |
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| Price |
$25 |
| Category |
Entry Level |
The low noise AK-965 utilizes U-shape heatpipe technology for rapid
and even heat transfer. A copper base is used for maximum heat
absorption, three precision embedded copper heatpipes ensure
hi-speed heat transfer and 45 aluminium fine fins for ultimate heat
dissipation. Intel approved power management (PWM) lo-noise 92mm round
frame fan provides efficient and quiet cooling. Intel reference
push-pin retention is used for safe and easy attachment. The specific
fan positioning enhances the VRM cooling (VRM - CPU Voltage Regulator
Modules located on the motherboard). Thermal compound is pre-applied.
The AK-965 can be assembled horizontally or vertically as the
heatpipes work independently of installation direction. Akasa plans to
ship the AK-965BL soon, with different air cooler colours:
- Features
- PWM controls fan RPM accordingly to CPU usage and provides lo-noise cooling
- Three U-shape heatpipes give rapid heat dissipation
- Copper base for maximum heat absorption
- Intel reference push pins for safe and easy retention
- Thermal compound pre-applied
- Full Specifications
Socket type |
Intel LGA 775 |
Heatsink dimension |
132 x 105 x 56.5mm |
Heatsink material |
Aluminium fins, copper heatpipes and base |
Cooler dimension |
139.5 x 111.6 x 89.5mm |
Fan dimension |
92 x 25mm (on 80mm fan fitting) |
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Fan speed |
600 - 2500 R.P.M. |
Fan connector |
4-pin (PWM enabled) |
Fan airflow |
10.56 - 47.68 CFM |
Fan air pressure |
0.18 - 2.56 mm H20 |
Fan life expectancy |
45000/hrs |
Bearing type |
Ball Bearing |
Voltage rating |
12V |
Noise level |
17 - 30 dB(A) |
Product code |
AK-965 |
- Retail package
The retail package of Akasa AK-95 is very minimal.
Opening the package, unveils its contents, which are...only one:
The cooler follows the design of several other cpu coolers. There is
a big 92mm fan in the front. The bottom is made out of copper and there
are three U-shaped heatpipes that absorb the heat from the base and
transfer it to the aluminium fins. The height is only 11cm and we can
say it's a middle size cooler.
A side view of the cooler...
Another picture that shows the aluminium fins. As you can see the thermal compound is pre-applied.
- Installation
The installation procedure is very simple, since it
follows Intel's standard procedure. No much to explain here, this
cooler can be installed in less than 1 minute. We didn't encountered
any problems with the nearby copper heatpipes.
- Ratings
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| Design |
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| Motherboard compatibility |
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| Copper Base quality |
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