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
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 Fenrir performed very well and even outperforming the Cooler Master V8 which we just tested not too long ago as our best yet. Perhaps something funky is going on with my case, I’ll have to check this out, or Titan pulled out a great CPU Cooler over their last one we reviewed. With Idle temps clocking in at 37C and load temps at 47C it surely beats any other CPU cooler we’ve reviewed.
Conclusion
I was pretty impressed with the way the Titan Fenrir performed. It had extremely cool test temperatures; I wasn’t expecting it to perform as well as it did. With a multitude of CPU supports and a very secure installation it can provide anyone with an easy selection and comfort that their cooler is secure. I also enjoyed that the hardware provided came in labeled releasable pouches rather than having them all tossed in one bag.
I can see that Titan put a lot of effort into the making of this CPU to go into the fine details; they even provide a 4-pin to 3-pin adapter for those that don’t have a 4-pin connector on their motherboard. Since this is a fairly new product on the market and it’s from a foreign company it’s hard to find a price for the cooler, but it would probably be well worth the money if it was around $60. Overall ThinkComputers awards the Titan Fenrir TTC-NK85TZ CPU Cooler a 10 out of 10 score.
Pros:
– Excellent cooling
– Multi-socket support
– PWM fan
– Quiet
– Fairly compact
– Firm hold to motherboard
Cons:
– Timey installation, but worth it
– Packaging is odd for CPU cooler