Testing
The following system was used in testing:
Case: NZXT Tempest
Motherboard: XFX 680i LT SLI
CPU: Q6600 @ 2.4 GHz
Memory: 2x2GB OCZ SLI Ready DDR2 800 MHz
CPU cooling:
– Masscool 8W553
– SilenX iXtrema IXC-120HA2
– Thermaltake DuOrb
– Titan Cool Idol
– Cooler Master GeminII S
– Cooler Master Sphere
– Cooler Master Hyper 212
– Zalman CNPS9300 AT
– Vantec AeroFlow FX 92
– Vantec AeroFlow FX 120
– Xilence Xilent Blade Pro
– Thermaltake MaxOrb EX
– Thermaltake Spinq
– Noctua NH-C12P
– Thermaltake BigType 14 Pro
– Cooler Master V8
– Titan Fenrir TTC-NK85TZ
– Thermaltake TMG IA1
– Cooler Master V10
– Thermaltake ISGC-100
Video Card: XFX 9800 GTX Black Edition
Tests were conducted under idle and load states. The computer was left to sit after 30 minutes after being turned on to check the idle temperature. The load temperature was found by running the latest version of Prime95 which supports multi-core CPUs by default. Temperatures were obtained through SpeedFan.
The ISGC-100 didn’t perform too well with a minimum of 50C in idle and 65C under load conditions. It was the worst idle temperatures that we’ve recorded, but yet it was still better than some of the other CPU coolers under load conditions such as the Thermaltake DuOrb and SilenX iXtrema.
Conclusion
The Thermaltake ISGC-100 is a decent CPU cooler. This is probably not something an enthusiast may consider, but maybe the average gamer or someone with a microATX case. Its small compact size should fit in almost any small case which could be perfect for the on the go gamer. The downside to its small size is the poor cooling performance. While it’s not the worst we’ve tested it really isn’t close to the best we’ve tested. Hopefully the other three ISGC coolers will perform better.
Thermaltake gives the ISGC-100 an MSRP of $49.99, but you can find it for around $35-40 by doing a simple search. Overall ThinkComputers gives the Thermaltake ISGC-100 a 7 out of 10 score.
Pros:
– Small compact design
– Good for small cases
– Unique fan design
– Secure installation
Cons:
– Poor cooling temperatures
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