Performance
Test setup and Testing Methodology
The system used for testing is listed in the table below. Ambient temperatures were kept at 24 degrees Celsius +/- 1 degree. The thermal paste used was Cooler Master thermal fusion (for testing consistency). For the overclocked results I upped the voltage to 1.30v and attained a clock speed of 4.2GHz. The cool and quite mode was disabled to prevent the CPU idling at lower voltages to attain accurate temperatures at idle. The fan speed was set to auto. The idle temperatures were recorded after 10 minutes of idle and max temperatures were recorded after a 5 minute torture test using Prime95. The software used to monitor temperatures was HWMonitor courtesy of CPUID.
Now that we covered the testing methodology, let us get to the results in the tables below!
CRYORIG’s proprietary Quad Air Inlet system features four strategically placed aerodynamic air inlet that allows for extra air intake. The additional air intake allows the QF series fan to have a higher air output volume for its fan diameter, which equals better temperatures for your CPU heatsink and more air exchanged for your system case. As you can see in the tables the results where in the miuddle compared to the rest of the group. The temperatures of the H7 are quite respectable. The H7 performed right along some bigger coolers. For the 35 dollar price tag the H7 is actually your best performer if you wanted to include the price/performance ratio!
Air Exhaust Acceleration Hot Air Cooled Fast
By utilizing a larger air intake and narrower air exhaust section on the fins, this compresses the air to move faster while exiting the heatsinks Jet Fin Acceleration System carries the hot air out of the system faster and more efficiently.
Extreme Efficiency Turbulence Reduction System
Utilizing a bee hive shaped structure at the front air intake of the heatsink, lowers air turbulence and straightens out the airflow. Assisting airflow to move directly through the full length of the heatsink and carrying out hot air.
Acoustics are just as important as performance. That’s why the XT120 120mm fan integrates acoustic optimizations. The XT120 features our High Precision Low Noise (HPLN) bearing and the detachable Acoustic Vibration Absorbers that give the fan a snugger fit while canceling vibration and noise at the same time. The noise a cooler produces can be important factor to a purchaser. To help, dBs are recorded using a meter that records sound pressure levels not actual acoustic levels.
There we have it! The H7 brought to us by Cryorig! Let us cover a few final thoughts and the conclusion of our review.
