OCZ Releases Vendetta CPU Cooler

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OCZ Releases Vendetta CPU Cooler

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OCZ Technology Introduces the Innovative, High-Performance Vendetta to its Lineup of CPU Cooling Solutions
2007-09-13
Sunnyvale, CA—September 12, 2007—OCZ Technology Group, Inc. a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory and computer components, today unveiled the OCZ Vendetta CPU cooler as their leading-edge yet affordable solution. Using a distinctive, highly efficient heat pipe and fin design developed by Xigmatek in combination with a low-noise fan, the Vendetta is built to tackle heat-induced performance degradation and to solve the cooling challenges of today’s enthusiast system builds.

“The new Vendetta cooler introduces a number of novel features to the world of desktop processor cooling,” commented Dr. Michael Schuette, VP of Technology Development at OCZ Technology. “Especially large scale fins associated with high performance coolers are burdened with the problems of laminar flow, at the same time, initial heat removal from the source is hampered by high thermal resistance at the processor interface. Both problems are attacked with Vendetta by combining dimple-technology with direct heat pipe contact and adding the body of the base plate only as secondary buffer for excessive heat transients.”

While traditional heat pipe CPU coolers implement a solid base plate design, the Vendetta’s three copper heat pipes make direct contact with the processor to ensure the most rapid heat transfer. A novel “dimple” micro-configuration of the stacked aluminum fins adds turbulences, thereby reducing the skin effect of laminar air flow. Moreover, a folded "V" shape macro-configuration of the fins adds surface area without compromising the compact design. As a result, the Vendetta offers effective cooling area found usually only in much larger coolers to parallel their performance without the spatial requirements.

“We are pleased to see our inventions put into mainstream production by OCZ Technology,” commented Gary Huang, CEO of Xigmatek. “OCZ Technology’s commitment to innovation is a perfect counterpart for Xigmatek’s engineering capabilities and the combination of our strength will give us the best performance – price solution in the consumer cooling market.”

The ultra-quiet fan, with its anti-vibration rubber connectors to reduce excess noise, sets new standards in quiet, yet extremely efficient cooling performance. Because of its compact design, the OCZ Vendetta CPU cooler can be accommodated with ease even in the most crowded cases. The versatile Vendetta is compatible with AMD AM2/939/754/755 and Intel 775 sockets and can be installed quickly and easily by end-users at all skill levels.

Compact style combined with quiet and efficient heat dissipation makes the OCZ Vendetta the top choice to cool the latest processors. The Vendetta provides superior and reliable performance with its state-of-the-art design for enthusiasts looking to upgrade for improved system stability.

For more information on the Vendetta CPU Cooler, please visit our product page here.

About OCZ Technology Group, Inc.

OCZ Technology Group, a member of JEDEC, designs, develops and manufactures innovative, high performance memory and computer components that set industry standards. OCZ products are the first choice for users needing high-reliability, ultra-high performance solutions. In May 2007, PC Power & Cooling was brought into the OCZ Technology Group, forming a partnership that places the organization at the forefront of high-end computing. All of OCZ Technology Group's products are available through its worldwide network of distributors, online resellers and retail stores. For more information visit our website at http://www.ocztechnology.com
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id love to see a review of this.
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Weird. Looks like it could work well if they lap it properly.
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Zertz wrote:Weird. Looks like it could work well if they lap it properly.
I'd not want to risk lapping heatpipes if they didnt do it right. How thick are they anyway?

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Looks big! Wish they would be abto make them a LOT smaller - my Freezer Pro 7 takes up HUGE amounts of space, and this looks about the same :(

cant fit the chipset fan on the MB because of the cpu heatsink.

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Would still like to see a review :)
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DMB2000uk wrote:
Zertz wrote:Weird. Looks like it could work well if they lap it properly.
I'd not want to risk lapping heatpipes if they didnt do it right. How thick are they anyway?

Dan
Not lap it ourselves, I wouldn't do it on something with a design like this either. I was saying if they (OCZ) lap it properly it would work well. :)
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Guess what I acquired 8)

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Looking forward to testing it, but I'm not sure when I'll have some free time. So you might have to hang on a little while before I can get you some results.

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Nice, can't wait to see if it can perform as well or better than the current high end air coolers.
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OK, so I've had a little play with it and this is what I think:

There are recesses between the heatpipes and the metal block between them (you can more or less see them in the product pic in the press release above).
That worries me slightly as bits that aren't flat on a cooler's base impede cooling.

The copper on the base of the heatpipes looks flat, but it is very dull and has no real reflective finish.

The fan is rather noisy on full speed, but this only occurs during bootup, and its not whiny noise like 80mm fans used to be. Once the computer is up and running the cooler is hardly noticeable over the rest of the system (if at all).

Despite my rather bleak outlook so far, it's a fairly solid cooler. The things that I have to compare it against are an Akasa AK965CU, and a Thermaltake V1 (and stock).

I tested it on a Intel PD820, with Arctic Coolings MX2 thermal paste. idle for 30mins then record, stressprime load for 30mins then record.

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Verdict: Nothing Special, but at the right price, a solid performer.

Dan


PS. There is a twisted part of me that wants to lap this sucker :snakeman:
But I don't know how much it would take before i'd break through the heatpipe.
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