Akasa are unquestionably without doubt one of the best suppliers of various types of Heat Sink fan Coolers and Power Supplies and when we got the call to say that their new HSF cooler was on the way we awaited with awe to see just how far they had pushed both their engineering and design teams with the refreshed EVO 120 ^V2.   The older version (the EVO 120) really is one of our current favourites in out test machines.   When a product enhancement is always announced, especially in this area it really is interesting to see just how much has gone into the improvement of the Cooling Device.   This time round we were not to be disappointed as the product was some to behold.

With the packaging of the unit, AKASA have maintained their high quality standards and this product is very secure for shipping. This product we are looking at today is aimed at all users from the E-tailers, the online buyer or for those of you who like to browse the shop floors of some famous PC Suppliers who are looking for a sound, but classic robust HSF. Here is were Akasa could have skimped a little on packaging and considering the cost of the part they have in Akasa’s true fashion; they have maintained meticulous professionalism right through.

So what’s hidden inside the box? Re-modified EVO 120 ^V2 super-silent hi-performance heatpipe cooler. New design copper block and improved retention greatly increases thermal transfer and dissipation.   Consisting of some of the following features;

• Ultra quiet, 15 dB(A) performance cooler

• Super-silent 12cm amber fan

• Hi-grade aluminium fine-fins

• Multi platform application for both Intel and AMD Socket, including AM2

•  3 ultra-high capacity 8mm heatpipes for rapid heat dissipation

• New design copper base, suitable for AM2 and improved retention greatly increase thermal transfer and dissipation

• Manual speed control on PC backplate

EVO 120 ^V2 utilises hi-level heatpipe technology with 3 extra hi-capacity 8mm heatpipes ensure maximum heat transfer. The new design copper base facilitates efficient heat absorption and the 120mm aluminium fine-fin heatsink provides rapid thermal dissipation. The EVO 120 ^V2 is a multi-platform device for both Intel and AMD sockets (including socket AMD AM2). The 120mm amber fan ensures good airflow with ultra quiet acoustics at 15 dB(A). A fan speed control unit is supplied giving RPM choice to the user.

The standard EVO 120 ^V2 has been designed for AMD Socket 754, 939 & 940 and within the Intel range designed for INTEL Socket 478 & LGA 775, for now this shall give many users a good spectrum of choice. Especially the multi-user that switches systems for various LAN parties.

The test package arrived in a secure well packaged box and on opening we see an array of parts from first impressions which certainly would fulfill the task across the spectrum of mainboards currently available.

The package comes with explicit instructions for all the major International languages covered. Installation instructions were simple enough for anyone to use;

Onwards to a few pictures and what’s in the box.

Just to clear up a few questions that maybe spinning in the heads of the buyer of the first time round; just how do these heatpipes work?

In simplistic terms; The heatpipe is filled with a vaporisable liquid.   The heat is absorbed in the evaporating section. Fluid boils to vapour phase and the heat is released from the top section via the fins; vapour condenses to liquid.   Therefore the liquid is returned to the evaporating section

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