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Abstract: Conversely, the standard socket A versions need only be cut to size, and a space cut for the clip to sit in.
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GlacialTech Igloo 3300 Heatsink Review
In
reviewing so many heatsinks we get to notice the little short cuts that
manufacturers sometimes take to get the most out of one design. These short cuts aren't necessarily a bad thing,
but the do give us a bit of insight into what goes on behind
the scenes in a way. Take for
example the Glacialtech Igloo 3300 socket 478 heatsink shown below. If you've
been following FrostyTech for a while you might think you recognize this
very same heatsink as the Igloo 2400. Well, you are partly
right.
Both
heatsinks use almost identical components, only the the heatsink fins are cut
differently from the master extrusion. Basically what happens is that a
manufacturer has one die made for a specific heatsink extrusion design. When
this die is made, they make sure it fulfills the requirements of both a standard
socket and m478 formfactor. Then once the extrusions are coming down the assembly line
the manufacturer need only cut the m478
versions so they have tabs for the heatsink retention mechanism to grab
hold of. Conversely, the standard socket A versions need only be cut
to size, and a space cut for the clip to sit
in.
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- Model Name: Igloo 3300
- Fan Specs: 20CFM, 36.5 dB, 4000RPM, 12V, 0.22A.
- Fan Dim: 15x70x70mm
- Heatsink Dim: 89x64x50mm
- HS Material: Extruded Aluminum, nickel plated
- Weight: 250grams
- Mfg by: GlacialTech
- Cost: $24USD
Sold By: www.glacialtech.com.tw
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The Igloo
3300 comes with a slightly off center fan on the fan shroud and a small patch of silver based thermal compound pre applied
to the base. On other Glacialtech heatsinks the offset fan looked like it was done for thermal
advantages, but with the 3300 it looks as though this is only the case to fit
in the manufacturers stamp along one side.
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Time stamped:
9:36PM, 09.09.2010
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