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AKASA AK-965 (Intel) Heatsink Fan Cooler Review

Introduction

For OEM's or S.I.'s it is becoming increasing difficult to maintain and grow any form of true margins from todays System builds.   Although components are cheaper than a few years ago, the actual computer system that is sold out of the shop floor has come down in price to match the price drops of the components. Therefore the true reflection is that the buyer is much better off and the OEM / S.I. just break even so long as that the system they build does not have a component part failure.   If this does happen then the OEM / S.I. falls into negative equity on the system that they have produced.

Therefore the OEM / S.I. has to build into the equation of the system build good R & D of sound reliable components that help them make a profit.   With this in mind one of the starting points is with the basic's of a sound heat sink fan that is reliable and quiet to an expectable level that the end user will accept.

Akasa are renown for producing high quality heat sink fans for the enthusiast and high end gamer and this step forward for them will allow the OEM and S.I. a quality component into an entry level system for the every day user.   Too many technical issues today stem from the VRM's around CPU socket and taking this into consideration Akasa's technical wizards have slightly dropped the cooling fan allowing a cool breeze of air to flow directly over those VRM's that get just a tad hot at times whilst under load.

So lets look at what the heat sink fan has to offer.

The packaging at which the heat sink fan arrived in was sound and solid they could have cut back on packaging. But, in Akasa's true professionalism for the high end user have produced a sound delivery package that will make the OEM / S.I. feel that they have got sound value for their money.

This heat sink fan is designed for INTEL Socket LGA 775 and supports INTEL CPU's - INTEL Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium 4, Pentium D

(From Akasa's marketing)

The lo-noise AK-965 utilizes U-shape heatpipes 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.

Features of the AK-965 HSF

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

Specifications

Socket Type	Intel LGA 775
Heatsink Dimension	138.4 X 105 X 58mm
Heatsink Material	Aluminium fins, copper heatpipes and base
Cooler Dimension	138.4 X 111.6 X 89.5mm
Fan Dimension	92 X 25mm (on 80mm fan fitting)
Fan Speed	600 - 3000 R.P.M.
Fan Connector	4-pin (PWM enabled)
Fan Airflow	10.56 - 57.21 CFM
Fan Air Pressure	0.18 - 4.27mm H20
Fan Life Expectancy	45000/hrs
Bearing Type	Ball Bearing
Voltage Rating	12V
Noise Level	17 - 36 dB(A)
Product Code for OEM's and S.I.	AK-965

With these facts complete we move onwards to the next 2 pages showing the heatsink fan in the flesh then assembled onto a mainboard platform.

Page 1 - Introduction and Set-up
Page 2 - AK965 in the flesh
Page 3 - AK965 Mainboard Assembly
Page 4 - Test System Set-up and Notes
Page 5 - Results and Conclusions

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