Spire VertiCool II Air cooler

Updated:
2011-09-24 18:10:34

Average rating:84

Uk has collected 17 expert reviews for Spire VertiCool II Air cooler and the average expert rating is 84 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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Techtastic.ca

Updated:
2011-11-14 02:49:02

Average rating:90

Moving on to the bottom of the Verticool II, we get a better look at the all copper bottom. The base came with a plastic covering to protect the surface from scratches. The copper base is a good sized slab thats polished and is relatively smooth wi...

Heatpipes, Copper base, Silent, Fits on Socket: 754 / 940 / 939 processors...
Motherboard may have to be removed for installation...

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uniquerigs.com

Updated:
2011-09-24 18:09:14

Average rating:90

Heat pipe based CPU coolers have been very effective cooling solutions for newer and faster CPUs. Not only they effectively dessipate heat, they are also very acousticly quiet. Tonight well take a look at Spires 2nd version of their Verticool cooler...

extensivemods.com

Updated:
2011-09-24 18:09:27

Average rating:90

Today’s CPUs are running at faster speeds and require sufficient cooling to prevent a Chernobyl-like meltdown. As technology gets more advanced, companies are developing new ways to cool the CPU more efficiently than ever before; be it air or water-...

Nice looks, Small in size (Verticool), Fans are fairly silent, Decent price...
Diamondcool is large and on the heavy side, Removal of fan to install the Verticool on AMD...
Spire has a couple of good coolers for someone looking for better cooling then the good ole stock heatsink and fan combo you get with a new CPU. The DiamondCool II and the VertiCool II with their translucent blue fans provides that subtle look of cool...

MotherBoards.org

Updated:
2011-09-24 18:09:33

Average rating:0

In the last article, I discussed the often practical nature of Spire, producing coolers intended for integrators, and users with a thirst for thrift, though without the will to sacrifice performance in return. Yet, what else is there to a company, besi...

Though there are installation quibbles, this cooler has enough potential in its small package to hold down the loads from even the hardest pounding of chips. But here we stand, remember these words, these scores, systems and tests well readers. They're...

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computingondemand.com

Updated:
2011-09-24 18:09:37

Average rating:0

At 4 in the morning, most people are sleeping; not me. I am sitting in front of my test rig testing the cpu cooling solution you are about to read about. Spire has been filling their portfolio with new products on a consistent basis and has decided to...

thinkcomputers.org

Updated:
2011-09-24 18:09:41

Average rating:90

Spire is known for making really great CPU coolers. Almost every cooler that I have seen performs well. Today I have a new cooler from Spire, it is the VertiCool II, it looks really cool and performs very well. I did run into one slight problem though...

Looks cool, Performs very well, Very well made...
Compatibility issues with certain motherboards...
Despite the problems with the installation on my LGA 775 motherboard the Spire VertiCool II is an excellent CPU cooler. I believe the problems are motherboard specific but if you have an LGA 775 board you might want to compare my pictures to your boar...

silentpcreview.com

Updated:
2011-09-24 18:09:50

Average rating:0

The Spire Verticool II is a midrange retail CPU cooler offering. It wont be competing for the heavyweight championship, but at under US$30 it doesnt need to. Lightweights win prizes, too, from time to time, especially if theyre quiet...

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tweaknews.net

Updated:
2011-09-24 18:09:59

Average rating:0

SPIRE SP601B3 VertiCool II? HEATPIPE CPU COOLER (28-04-2006) The VertiCool II from Spire has some impressive performance packed into a fairly compact, lightweight and attractive package. Its also very, very quiet and reasonably priced. Still being rel...

Very good cooling, Quiet, Good Value, UV fan, Relatively lightweight, Very nice fit and finish...
No instructions, Bothersome mounting for AMD platforms, Motherboard removal necessary, Availability...
The VertiCool II from Spire has some impressive performance packed into a fairly compact, lightweight and attractive package. Its also very, very quiet and reasonably priced. Still being relatively new, availability is limited but I would expect a c...

frostytech.com

Updated:
2011-09-24 18:10:11

Average rating:0

Gimicks and flashy chrome plated parts are absent on the Spire VertiCool II SP601B3 save for a UV reactive "Spider-Fan" frame.

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viperlair.com

Updated:
2011-09-24 18:10:15

Average rating:0

Heatpipes are here to stay and we have the latest performance cooler from an industry veteran in the labs today.

I was quite happy with the performance of the Spire Verticool II, sure there are other coolers on the market that may cool a few degrees more but for the most part they do so at the cost of increased noise. I used a computer loaded with fans that soun...

ocia.net

Updated:
2011-09-24 18:10:19

Average rating:0

Spire was Founded in 1991 as a computer thermal solutions company and have since then established themselves as a premier brand for computer thermal solutions. With todays high-speed processors functioning at an unprecedented speed and output, the dem...

I was really impressed on how well the VertiCool II performed throughout the testing. It took everything I put to it without a whimper. And for its size and noise level (or I should say lack of) I found this outstanding. The VertiCool was the quietest...

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Cdrinfo.com

Updated:
2011-09-24 18:10:24

Average rating:0

The need for top CPU Cooling solutions has become more and more necessary since the latest CPU technology with blinding speeds has become more prevalent. Both major CPU manufacturers, AMD and Intel, compete in the MHz race, in order to achieve first pl...

Low noise, UV reactive diamond fan, Easy to install, Decent performance...
The Spire VertiCool II is a well designed cooler with a copper base and 45 fins around the 4 heatpipes. The fan, according to Spire, runs at low RPMs while it is also UV reactive. Its a solution for both Intel and AMD platforms, 775 and K8 sockets r...

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techgage.com

Updated:
2011-09-24 18:10:28

Average rating:60

Its summer. Well, its almost summer and the weather is getting warmer. With ambient temperatures going up, what can you do to curb those unruly temps? Its time for a cooler review. Summer is starting to rear its ugly head here and with it comes hea...

Quiet, UV reactive fan guard, Effective, Compact...
Fan Guard must be cut to conveniently install this cooler on your motherboard if your motherboard is in the case. If out of the case, the fan must be removed, Bland packaging, After all is said and done, this cooler is a good cooler. The problems I had wi...
Before we get into the guts of the review, lets review my test PC. The specs are as follows: Processor - AMD 3700+ San Diego 1MB L2 Motherboard - DFI LAN Party Ultra - D (SLi mod) Video Card - eVga 7800 GT x 2 Power Supply - Silverstone ST56F Strider...

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Modthebox.com

Updated:
2011-09-24 18:10:33

Average rating:90

As Intel and AMD slug it out for CPU supremacy, what lie in their wake is faster and more powerful processors that generate more heat, and a greater need to keep them cool. One manufacturer that is battling the performance to noise ratio is a company c...

Quieter than stock, Good performance, Can use any 80mm fan, Better performance than some larger coolers...
Poor installation manual...
No matter what I threw at the Spire SPB601B3 VertiCool II from stock speeds under load to overclocked speeds under load, the cooler was up to the task only showing 8 degree increase overall, while the AMD cooler showed an overall increase of 14 degrees...

virtual-hideout.net

Updated:
2014-01-23 01:27:52

Average rating:0

While Spire has been around for some time, they are a new company to me. When I was given the opportunity to review some AMD CPU coolers, I said yes... like I always do. This will be the second CPU cooler that I will be reviewing. Named the Vert...

The kept the CPU temps just below the stock cooler. The size of this cooler is comparable to other coolers of the same size and performs like those coolers also. See, size does matter in some situations. My favorite part of the whole cooler is th...