Comparison ID-COOLING IS-50X V3 vs ID-COOLING IS-50X V2

The lowest noise level produced by the cooling system during operation.

This parameter is indicated only for those models that have capacity control and can operate at reduced power. Accordingly, the minimum noise level is the noise level in the most “quiet” mode, the volume of work, which this model cannot be less than.

These data will be useful, first of all, to those who are trying to reduce the noise level as much as possible and, as they say, “fight for every decibel”. However, it is worth noting here that in many models the minimum values are about 15 dB, and in the quietest — only 10 – 11 dB. This volume is comparable to the rustling of leaves and is practically lost against the background of ambient noise even in a residential area at night, not to mention louder conditions, and the difference between 11 and 18 dB in this case is not significant for human perception. A comparison table for sound starting from 20 dB is given in the "Noise level" section below.

— Copper. Copper has a high thermal conductivity and provides efficient heat dissipation, but such radiators are quite expensive.

— Aluminium. Aluminium is cheaper than copper, but its thermal conductivity, and, accordingly, its efficiency is somewhat lower.

— Aluminium/copper. Combined design — usually, a radiator is made of aluminium, and heat pipes are made of copper. This combination achieves good performance without a significant increase in cost. This type of heatsink applies only to active coolers.

Socket type - socket for CPU - with which the corresponding cooling system is compatible.

Different sockets differ not only in compatibility with a particular CPU, but also in the configuration of the seat for the cooling system. So, when purchasing a processor cooling system separately, you should make sure that it is compatible with the socket. Nowadays, solutions are produced mainly for the following types of sockets: AMD AM2/AM3/FM1/FM2, AMD AM4, AMD AM5, AMD TR4/TRX4, Intel 775, Intel 1150, Intel 1155/1156, Intel 1366, Intel 2011/2011 v3, Intel 2066, Intel 1151/1151 v2, Intel 1200, Intel 1700.

— Latches. The simplest and most convenient type of fastening, in particular due to the fact that it does not require the use of additional tools. Plus, you don't need to remove the motherboard for snap-on installation.

— Double- sided (backplate). This type of fastening is used in the most powerful and, as a result, heavy and large-sized cooling systems. Its feature is the presence of a plate installed on the opposite side of the motherboard — this plate is designed to protect against damage and so that the board does not bend under the weight of the structure.

— Bolts. Fastening with classic bolts. It is considered somewhat more reliable than latches (see above), but less convenient, because. You can remove and install the cooling system only with a screwdriver. To date, bolts are mainly used to fasten case fans, as well as cooling systems for RAM and hard drives (see "Type", "Purpose").

— Silicone mounts. The main advantage of silicone fasteners is good vibration absorption, which significantly reduces the noise level compared to similar systems using other types of fasteners. On the other hand, silicone is somewhat less reliable than bolts, so both types of fasteners are usually supplied in the kit, and the user chooses which ones to use.

— Adhesive tape. Fastening with adhesive tape (adhesi...ve tape), usually double-sided. The main advantages of this mount are ease of use and compactness. On the other hand, it is difficult to remove such a cooling system. In addition, adhesive tape is inferior in thermal conductivity to the same thermal paste.

General dimensions of the cooling system. For water systems (see "Type"), this paragraph indicates the size of the external radiator (the dimensions of the water block in such devices are small, and there is no need to specify them in particular).

In general, this is a fairly obvious parameter. We only note that for case fans (see ibid.), the thickness is of particular importance — it directly depends on how much space the device will take up inside the system unit. At the same time, it is customary to refer to fans with a thin case for models in which this size does not exceed 20 mm.

The cooling system should fit into the computer case without any problems. The vast majority of case manufacturers indicate in the specifications the maximum height of the cooler that can be installed on their chassis. It is from this value that it is necessary to build on when choosing a cooling system. With an oversized cooler, you will have to leave the side wall of the case wide open, which violates the built-in air circulation pattern and provokes dust pollution of the internal space of the system unit.