Application:

Cooling

Provided by:

Extreme Cooling Tech.

Available at:

HardwareGods.net

MSRP:

$949.99

Availability:

Now

Review by:

Matt

Edited by:

Scott

Review date:

June 12th, 2005
   
 

Extreme Cooling Technologies Mach II GT

     A few years back there was a company that wanted a piece of the Vapochill pie, and they not only managed to better the Vapochill but did it well. Unfortunately they managed to spend so much on their phase change units that they vanished right after releasing the predecessor to the Mach I, the Mach II, and shortly after the GT. If you've been following our review on the Vapochill, then we're hoping you have some idea of what its like to cool your processor to well below ambient temperatures, where the realm of overclocking is no longer limited by cooling ability. There is nothing that will point out the weak points in your system quicker than buying a phase change unit, but nothing is as fun either. Extreme Cooling Technologies represents a new company, and they picked up the Mach II GT and renovated it with a few new tricks to give the Vapochill a real run for its money. So lets take a look at the GT, and see if it's any better for the added $100...

Specifications

  • Lowest CPU and Evaporator temperatures available on the market
  • Most powerful CPU cooling solution available on the market
  • Greatest overclocking potential and value for your money
  • Supports AMD and Intel processors with the use of the EasyMod CPU Kits
  • Windows desktop control via Prometeia Desktop Control Center and USB connection
  • 100% motherboard compatibility
  • Easily upgraded to next generation CPU’s and motherboards
  • No additional mounting tools required
  • Hose and evaporator can be rotated 360°
  • Originator of the aluminum design for Lian-Li cases
  • Mounting holes compatible with Enlight or Lian-Li cases
  • Emergency shut down features protect your hardware investment

     The Prometeia® is the most advanced cooling solution available on the market today. With the Prometeia® it is possible to increase your CPU's performance up to 50% or more. On a time scale the Prometeia® gives you an 8-month lead on the CPU market, allowing you to run CPU speeds not yet released by the manufacturers. But the Prometeia® is also a brilliant long-term investment because the EasyMod solution makes it possible to gain the performance increase every time you upgrade your CPU. Because your CPU delivers a higher performance it has a longer operating time. You don’t have to upgrade your system as often to keep in touch with the top of the market. In the end, you will save money while having a more powerful computer than others are able to buy.

     The Prometeia® is suited for many different tasks. The high and stable performance makes it attractive for a large number of users. Some of the user groups that would benefit from the increased performance delivered by the Prometeia® are: Gamers who are looking for faster frame rates, animators who use rendering, designers who work with large scale images and encoders who encode movies and recorded film clips.

     The Prometeia® can be used with both AMD and Intel based systems with the use of the EasyMod CPU Kits. The CPU kits are designed in accordance with the EasyMod standard. The EasyMod system ensures that the Micro freezer fits a variety of motherboards for both Intel and AMD Processors. The Micro freezer and the EasyMod Kit form a hermetic capsule (when assembled to the hardware) eliminating water from moist air entering any part of the seal. The EasyMod Kit contains the components necessary to support a specific hardware configuration.

     Additionally, the EasyMod CPU kits form their hermetic capsule offering advanced condensation protection without the use of pastes that will ruin your motherboard and CPU. These pastes do not actually prevent condensation from developing like the Seal String and hermetic capsule.