Battle of the CPU Coolers
2. Akasa AK-965
Review Pages
2. Akasa AK-965
3. Akasa AK-925 Revo
4. Asus Silent Knight II
5. Asus Triton 75
6. GlacialTech Igloo 5160
7. Noctua NH-U12F
8. OCZ Vendetta
9. Scythe Andy Samurai Master
10. Scythe Kama Cross
11. Scythe Infinity (Mugen)
12. Scythe Ninja Mini
13. SunbeamTech.com Silent Whisper
14. Titan Amanda Tec
15. Titan TTC-NK34TZ
16. Titan Vanessa L-Type
17. Tuniq Tower 120
18. Zalman CNPS8700NT
19. Zalman CNPS9700LED
20. Zaward VIVO
21. Test methodology
22. Results - Idle
23. Results - Load
24. Results - Noise
25. Summary
Manufacturer | Akasa |
Model | |
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) |
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
Retail package | |
Design | |
Motherboard compatibility | |
Installation time | |
Copper Base quality |
Review Pages
2. Akasa AK-965
3. Akasa AK-925 Revo
4. Asus Silent Knight II
5. Asus Triton 75
6. GlacialTech Igloo 5160
7. Noctua NH-U12F
8. OCZ Vendetta
9. Scythe Andy Samurai Master
10. Scythe Kama Cross
11. Scythe Infinity (Mugen)
12. Scythe Ninja Mini
13. SunbeamTech.com Silent Whisper
14. Titan Amanda Tec
15. Titan TTC-NK34TZ
16. Titan Vanessa L-Type
17. Tuniq Tower 120
18. Zalman CNPS8700NT
19. Zalman CNPS9700LED
20. Zaward VIVO
21. Test methodology
22. Results - Idle
23. Results - Load
24. Results - Noise
25. Summary