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Features and Specifications:
In this section, we will let Kingwin themselves tell us more about their
product. The following information can be found on their website:
Features:
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Intel: Socket 775 CPU, Core 2 Extreme/Quad/Duo, Pentium
Extreme Edition/D, Celeron D.
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AMD: Socket AM2/754/939/940 CPU, Athlon 64/FX/X2, Opteron,
Sempron.
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Heat-pipe Direct Touch Technology (H.D.T.) Technology.
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Air-Flow Spoiler.
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Anti-Vibration Rubber.
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3 pcs High Performance U Type Heat-Pipe Direct Touch w/ CPU.
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Light Weight.
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High Performance & Easy Installation.
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92 mm High Efficient PWM Fan.
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3 in 1 Application: LGA775 push-pin/K8 & AM2 Tool-Less Clip.
Specifications:
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Model: |
RVT-9225 |
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Fan speed: |
1200~2800 RPM |
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Fan size: |
92 x 92 x 25 mm PWM Fan |
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Bearing type: |
Rifle bearing |
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Noise level: |
23~35 dBA |
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Max air flow: |
39~54.6 CFM |
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Heatsink dimension: |
92(L) x 134(H) x 50(W) mm |
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Heatsink material: |
Aluminum w/ copper base |
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Weight: |
410 g (w/fan) |
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Rated voltage: |
12 VDC |
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Thermal resistance: |
0.18 C/W |
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Life expectancy: |
50,000 hrs |
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Connector: |
4 Pin with PWM |
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Installation:
In this section, we will take you step-by-step on how to install the Revolution on a socket 939 motherboard.
Included with the heatsink is the clip, used for K8/AM2 installs, and
the brackets, used for 775. The two screws go with the 775
brackets only.
This a prime example of an AMD Socket 939
Opteron on a standard bracket. First step is to apply the thermal
compound.
The next step is to place the heatsink
on the CPU. You can orient it one of two ways, make sure the way you
mount it is congruent with the airflow in your case. The grooves
in the plate need to point to the bracket latches. Also make sure
that the heatsink is centered on top of the CPU, none of the plate
should overlap by much.
Next up is to install the clip. The
clip is pretty similar to a lot of the clips on heatsinks out there; just
latch it on one end, fit it in the grooves in the plate, latch the other
side, and pop the lever over. And that is it. The mounting
pressure on the clip appears to be quite sufficient on this setup, there
is no room to the move the heatsink at all once the clip is latched.
Now, lets see how well she does, eh?
The last thing is to install the spoiler.
Find some fins, and slide it on in.
Performance:
To test the Revolution, we are going to
use the following test setup:
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CPU:
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Opteron 170, overclocked
to 2.75GHz, at 1.51 volts.
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Motherboard:
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DFI LAN Party nF4 Ultra-D
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RAM:
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2x1GB OCZ PC4000 EL
Platinum, running 3-3-2-8, 2.8V
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GPU:
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OCZ 8800GTX
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PSU:
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Corsair 620HX
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Hard Drives:
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2x Raptor X in RAID 0, 1x
Seagate Barracuda 500GB
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Performance will be judged against my current
favorite, the CoolerMaster GeminII, with two Antec TriCool fans.
The test consists of 5 minutes of idle time on the Windows Vista
desktop, and then 15 minutes of stress testing using Orthos.
Orthos runs on both cores simultaneously, using the Large FFTs setting.
SpeedFan is used to log temperatures in 3 second increments, logging the
CPU, PWM and chipset. All fan speeds are set to 100%.
First off, the baseline test:
Here we see why the GeminII is my current
favorite. The Idle temps for CPU, PWM and chipset are: 36,
36, and 48c. Load temps go to 46, 47, and 51c. Now, for
the newcomer, the Revolution:
On first glance, it would appear the PWM
temps are out of control. That is not really the case here,
the PWM is safe to temperatures in excess of 100C, it is just losing the
cooling provided by the extra 120mm fan on the GeminII. For
a tower fan, this is pretty normal. The Kingwin idles in at 36,46,
and 47c, while the load temps are 50, 66, and 49c. For a cooler
that uses a single 92mm fan and costs only $30, I am very impressed.
Lets tally up the results, shall we?
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GeminII Idle |
Kingwin Idle |
GeminII Load |
Kingwin Load |
| CPU: |
36c |
36c |
46c |
50c |
| PWM: |
36c |
46c |
47c |
66c |
| Chipset: |
48c |
47c |
51c |
49c |
Conclusion:
Well, it appears that Kingwin has finally
arrived in the world of performance heatsinks. While it couldn't
knock the GeminII off its pedestal, you have to consider that the
GeminII costs $40 without fans. Add some nice fans, and the cost
easily balloons to over $70. The Revolution, on the other hand,
costs $30 and includes its own 92mm fan, and the performance is only few
degrees behind. The Revolution could potentially knock off the
Arctic Cooling Freezer Pros off as the price to performance king.
The Revolution really has everything
right for a budding enthusiast; a great price, very good performance,
and simple installation. It also helps that the included manual is
very clear on how to install it. The fan on full speed isn't
terribly quiet, though it is not obnoxious, either. The only knock
I can give this heatsink is the spoiler; it appears to serve no real purpose other
than aesthetics.
Pros:
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Great Value
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Good Performance
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Easy to Install
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No clearance issues
Cons:
Note: Club Overclocker is now
using a new rating system based on a score of 1 to 5.
Please go to our rating system page for more information.
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| Performance: |
4 out of 5 |
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Innovation: |
5 out of 5 |
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Quality: |
5 out of 5 |
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Stability: |
N/A |
| Aesthetics: |
4 out of 5 |
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Software/Drivers Pack: |
N/A |
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Overclocking: |
N/A |
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Value: |
5 out of 5 |
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 | Project Skill Level
(5 being most difficult) |
3
out of 5 |
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