{"id":23295,"date":"2011-01-12T06:37:41","date_gmt":"2011-01-12T06:37:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/?p=23295"},"modified":"2011-01-12T18:37:27","modified_gmt":"2011-01-12T18:37:27","slug":"arctic-cooling-freezer-13-cpu-cooler-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/arctic-cooling-freezer-13-cpu-cooler-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Arctic Cooling Freezer 13 CPU Cooler Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\n google_ad_client = \"pub-7021221536180758\"; \/* 468x60, created 11\/11\/09 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"1949837292\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60;\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><script src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p>The concept of proper cooling is a necessity in the field of enthusiast computing. This is a realm in which things get pretty hot, pretty quickly. Keeping a cool head in the most random of situations can usually mean the difference between life and death. With your hardware, it is not much different.<\/p>\n<p>Any enthusiast will tell you that when it comes to PC components, heat is your sworn enemy. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.arctic.ac\/en.htm\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'outbound-article', 'http:\/\/www.arctic.ac\/en.htm', 'Arctic Cooling']);\" target=\"_blank\">Arctic Cooling<\/a> knows this very well and now they bring us the <strong>Freezer 13<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Freezer13PackageFront4.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: 0px;\" title=\"Freezer 13 - Package Front\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Freezer13PackageFront_thumb1.png?resize=337%2C400\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Freezer 13 - Package Front\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Forged from the same DNA as its predecessors, it aims to improve on their renowned cooling prowess while still managing to make it all rather affordable. This review aims to show if it can live up to its expectations and how well it is able to do so.<\/p>\n<p>You can find out more about Arctic <a href=\"http:\/\/arctic.ac\/en\/about-arctic.htm\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'outbound-article', 'http:\/\/arctic.ac\/en\/about-arctic.htm', 'here']);\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!--pagetitle:Introduction--><!--nextpage--><!--pagetitle:Getting Technical--><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\n google_ad_client = \"pub-7021221536180758\"; \/* 468x60, created 11\/11\/09 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"1949837292\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60;\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><script src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Getting Technical<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"2\" cellpadding=\"2\" width=\"550\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"275\" valign=\"top\"><a href=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Freezer13PackageFront5.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: 0px;\" title=\"Freezer 13 - Package Front\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Freezer13PackageFront_thumb2.png?resize=202%2C240\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Freezer 13 - Package Front\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"275\" valign=\"top\"><a href=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Freezer13PackageBack.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Freezer 13 - Package Back\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Freezer13PackageBack_thumb.png?resize=205%2C240\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Freezer 13 - Package Back\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Features<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Freezer 13 has some pretty big shoes to fill with predecessors such as the Freezer 7 Pro and the Freezer 7 Pro Revision 2. To do this, Arctic Cooling has equipped it with several performance features that take centerstage in its design.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Superior Cooling Capacity\n<ul>\n<li>Direct touch copper base<\/li>\n<li>8 copper heatpipes<\/li>\n<li>45 aluminum fins<\/li>\n<li>Ability to dissipate 200W<\/li>\n<li>Pre-applied Arctic MX-4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Ultra Quiet\n<ul>\n<li>Uses a 92mm PWM fan<\/li>\n<li>Speed range of 600-2000 RPM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Multi Compatibility\n<ul>\n<li>Compatible with Intel sockets\n<ul>\n<li>1366<\/li>\n<li>1156<\/li>\n<li>1155<\/li>\n<li>775<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Compatible with AMD sockets\n<ul>\n<li>AM3<\/li>\n<li>AM2+<\/li>\n<li>AM2<\/li>\n<li>939<\/li>\n<li>754<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Installation is a snap as all the steps are clearly laid out in the instruction manual, easy to understand and follow.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Freezer13PackageContents.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Freezer 13 - Package Contents\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Freezer13PackageContents_thumb.png?resize=372%2C400\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Freezer 13 - Package Contents\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Design<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Freezer 13 is a mainstream aftermarket cooler specifically geared towards being better than the stock heatsink, while offering some real performance-level cooling. It utilizes a tower design that makes use of direct contact copper heatpipes and aluminum fins.<\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"2\" cellpadding=\"2\" width=\"550\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"275\" valign=\"top\"><a href=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Freezer13FrontView.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Freezer 13 - Front View\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Freezer13FrontView_thumb.png?resize=200%2C240\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Freezer 13 - Front View\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"275\" valign=\"top\"><a href=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Freezer13RearView.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: 0px;\" title=\"Freezer 13 - Rear View\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Freezer13RearView_thumb.png?resize=212%2C240\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Freezer 13 - Rear View\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Towers have become more or less a standard design nowadays, simply because it is very effective at removing heat from the CPU.<\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"2\" cellpadding=\"2\" width=\"550\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"275\" valign=\"top\"><a href=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Freezer13Topside.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Freezer 13 - Topside\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Freezer13Topside_thumb.png?resize=240%2C175\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Freezer 13 - Topside\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"275\" valign=\"top\"><a href=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Freezer13Underside.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Freezer 13 - Underside\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Freezer13Underside_thumb.png?resize=240%2C187\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Freezer 13 - Underside\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Specifications<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Freezer 13 Specifications\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Freezer13Specifications.png?resize=358%2C216\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Freezer 13 Specifications\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Freezer 13 retails for US $40 and is positioned to be a strong choice for the mainstream overclocker.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Installation<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The installation process is very straightforward procedure as long as you follow the manual. The only thing I had to do that I didn\u2019t expect was to remove the fan so as to get at the pins I was to push down on. To do this, you simply ease up the clips on the sides and slide the fan off.<\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"2\" cellpadding=\"2\" width=\"550\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"275\" valign=\"top\"><a href=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Freezer13FanRemoved1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Freezer 13 - Fan Removed 1\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Freezer13FanRemoved1_thumb.jpg?resize=240%2C180\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Freezer 13 - Fan Removed 1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"275\" valign=\"top\"><a href=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Freezer13FanRemoved2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Freezer 13 - Fan Removed 2\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Freezer13FanRemoved2_thumb.jpg?resize=240%2C180\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Freezer 13 - Fan Removed 2\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The Freezer 13 also has a rather nice look to it, especially when installed. It is a very classy-looking cooler that will accentuate any motherboard.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Freezer13Installed.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Freezer 13 - Installed\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Freezer13Installed_thumb.jpg?resize=533%2C400\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Freezer 13 - Installed\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><!--pagetitle:Methodology, Test System &#038; Limitations--><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\n google_ad_client = \"pub-7021221536180758\"; \/* 468x60, created 11\/11\/09 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"1949837292\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60;\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><script src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Methodology, Test System &amp; Limitations<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Methodology<\/span><\/p>\n<p>For the duration of the testing, the system was running in an air-conditioned room, with the temperature regulated to maintain a steady 22 degrees Celsius ambient temperature. This was important because this would be the constant, while I test the variables (the coolers).<\/p>\n<p>This temperature was verified using a temperature probe connected to a digital multimeter. The probe was placed adjacent to the 200mm intake fan at the front of the case.<\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"2\" cellpadding=\"2\" width=\"550\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"275\" valign=\"top\"><a href=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/TempProbe.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Temperature Probe\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/TempProbe_thumb.jpg?resize=180%2C240\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Temperature Probe\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"275\" valign=\"top\"><a href=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Multimeter.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Multimeter\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Multimeter_thumb.jpg?resize=180%2C240\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Multimeter\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>To measure actual CPU temperature, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.techpowerup.com\/realtemp\/\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'outbound-article', 'http:\/\/www.techpowerup.com\/realtemp\/', 'Real Temp 3.00']);\" >Real Temp 3.00<\/a> was used because over time it has been proven to give accurate readings for Intel Core based CPUs. It was also easy to record the minimum temperature at idle and also the peak temperature during load.<\/p>\n<p>Idle temperatures were recorded at the desktop with minimal system activity, resulting in the CPU being at less than 2% load across both cores.<\/p>\n<p>For loading the CPU, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ocbase.com\/perestroika_en\/index.php?Download\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'outbound-article', 'http:\/\/www.ocbase.com\/perestroika_en\/index.php?Download', 'OCCT 3.1.0']);\" >OCCT 3.1.0<\/a> was used. Two separate tests were used to load the cores of the CPU to 100% for a sustained period of time. These are as follows and are described as stated by the program\u2019s help section.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CPU: OCCT<\/strong> \u2013 OCCT CPU test, where you\u2019ll find the famous OCCT test that has been around for years now.<\/li>\n<li><strong>CPU: LINPACK<\/strong> \u2013 Linpack CPU Test, based on a library provided by Intel. Similar to IntelBurnTest. CAUTION, it is VERY extreme and will make your CPU real hot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Default settings were used for all tests.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Freezer13.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Freezer 13\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Freezer13_thumb.png?resize=367%2C400\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Freezer 13\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Test System<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The evaluation was done using the Intel Stock heatsink, the Freezer 7 Pro and the featured Freezer 13.<\/p>\n<p>The rest of the test system consisted of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Case: <a href=\"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/?p=2576\" target=\"_blank\">Cooler Master Sileo 500<\/a><\/li>\n<li>PSU: Rosewill 600w<\/li>\n<li>CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 (2.8GHz)<\/li>\n<li>MB: GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R (P45)<\/li>\n<li>RAM: G.SKILL 4GB DDR2-800 PQ<\/li>\n<li>GPU: PNY GeForce 9800GT EE 1GB<\/li>\n<li>2 Hard Disk Drives<\/li>\n<li>2 Optical Drives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The purpose of keeping both hard drives in the test system is to further simulate a real life scenario, instead of using only one so as to cut down on internal system heat.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Freezer13SideView.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: 0px;\" title=\"Freezer 13 - Side View\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Freezer13SideView_thumb.png?resize=288%2C400\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Freezer 13 - Side View\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Limitations<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The stock settings for the CPU are 2.8GHz with its VID of 1.175V and this was used throughout the testing period.<\/p>\n<p>The overclocked and overvolted settings were chosen based on a limitation. The CPU itself can attain a maximum stable clock speed of about 4.2GHz. However, all the coolers except the Intel stock cooler was able to keep the system stable at that speed. Given this limitation, 3.60GHz with 1.3500V was used throughout the testing period.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Faceoff.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Faceoff\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Faceoff_thumb.jpg?resize=533%2C400\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Faceoff\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Now for the results of the testing.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><!--pagetitle:Results - Stock--><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\n google_ad_client = \"pub-7021221536180758\"; \/* 468x60, created 11\/11\/09 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"1949837292\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60;\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><script src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Results \u2013 Stock<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The results at stock speed and voltage are pretty straight forward and are shown in the chart below.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: inline; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Freezer 13 Results - Stock\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Freezer13ResultsStock.png?resize=579%2C579\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Freezer 13 Results - Stock\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>All three coolers performed well at stock settings. When idling, the Freezer 13 was able to keep the CPU a full 3\u00b0C lower than the Intel stock which was only able to manage 30\u00b0C. The Freezer 7 Pro fell in between at 29\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<p>The first load test, CPU: OCCT, is where we see the first instance of the aftermarket coolers pulling away from the competition. The Freezer 13 managed to keep the CPU to maximum of 42\u00b0C. That is just 1\u00b0C cooler that its older brother and 5\u00b0C cooler than the Intel stock cooler which managed 47\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<p>The second load test, CPU: Linpack, kept more or less the same trend except that the Freezer 7 Pro was able to match the Freezer 13 at 50\u00b0C, while the Intel stock cooler fell further behind, increasing the temperature by 6\u00b0C to a maximum of 56\u00b0C. This is still acceptable for regular use though, keeping in mind that the strain that Linpack puts on the system is very un<span style=\"font-size: 13.2963px;\">likely to occur <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 13.2963px;\">in real life daily use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><!--pagetitle:Results - Overclocked--><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\n google_ad_client = \"pub-7021221536180758\"; \/* 468x60, created 11\/11\/09 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"1949837292\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60;\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><script src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Results \u2013 Overclocked<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The overclocked results depict a clearer image, a separation of men from boys really. The results are shown in the chart below.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: inline; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Freezer 13 Results - Overclocked\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Freezer13ResultsOverclocked.png?resize=579%2C579\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Freezer 13 Results - Overclocked\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Again at idle, despite the additional voltage, all coolers were able to keep the CPU at a very respectable range of between 30\u00b0C and 35\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<p>The first load test, CPU: OCCT, shows the Freezer 13 outperforming its rivals and the Freezer 7 Pro is still right on its heels yet again. The stock Intel cooler gets taught a lesson in cooling overclocked CPUs and begins to fail at its job, only managing a warm 63\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<p>The second load test, CPU: Linpack, poses an interesting scenario. Aside from the Intel cooler being totally out of the contest at 84\u00b0C (way to hot for consistent usage); the Freezer 13 is finally able to best the Freezer 7 Pro by more than 1\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<p>An overclocked Core 2 Duo CPU being kept at under 70\u00b0C under the stress of the Linpack test is admirable by any stretch and clearly shows that if you want any meaningful speed boost, an aftermarket cooler is a necessity.<\/p>\n<p>As mentioned before, the Linpack test puts much more pressure on your system than regular daily use (including gaming) and serves to show how these coolers will perform under maximum strain.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><!--pagetitle:Conclusion--><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\n google_ad_client = \"pub-7021221536180758\"; \/* 468x60, created 11\/11\/09 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"1949837292\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60;\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><script src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If the aim is to get more performance from your CPU by overclocking, then you should be interested in this awesome mid-priced CPU cooler. Even on a budget you can achieve great results without looking at the larger, more exotic air coolers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Freezer13SystemView.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Freezer 13 - System View\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Freezer13SystemView_thumb.jpg?resize=533%2C400\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Freezer 13 - System View\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13.2963px;\">The Freezer 13 is a high-performance product at a mainstream price. It\u00a0is an affordable cooler than stands tall even when compared on the broadest scale. Overclocking with it is great and the cooling capacity has improved over its predecessor. With a price tag of US $40, it offers superior value and is worth a full recommendation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Recommended\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Recommended1.png?resize=150%2C251\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Recommended\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Leon Hyman<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Senior Editor<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Please join us in our <a href=\"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/abt\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">Forums<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Become a Fan on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/AlienBabelTech\/123268467142\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'outbound-article', 'http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/AlienBabelTech\/123268467142', 'Facebook']);\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Follow us on <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/alienbabeltech\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'outbound-article', 'http:\/\/twitter.com\/alienbabeltech', 'Twitter']);\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For the latest updates from ABT, please <a href=\"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/?feed=rss2\" target=\"_blank\">join our RSS News Feed<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Join our Distributed Computing teams<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Folding@Home &#8211; Team AlienBabelTech &#8211; 164304<\/li>\n<li>MilkyWay@Home &#8211; Team AlienBabelTech &#8211; 3090<\/li>\n<li>SETI@Home &#8211; Team AlienBabelTech &#8211; 138705<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.worldcommunitygrid.org\/reg\/viewRegister.do?teamID=3P39R3SRV1\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'outbound-article', 'http:\/\/www.worldcommunitygrid.org\/reg\/viewRegister.do?teamID=3P39R3SRV1', 'World Community Grid &#8211; Team AlienBabelTech']);\" target=\"_blank\">World Community Grid &#8211; Team AlienBabelTech<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/?p=23295\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=top title=\"Author: Leon Hyman\" src=\"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Article-Image3.png\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":23298,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2533,7814],"tags":[824,4254,4391,4255,4390,4392],"class_list":["post-23295","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-abt-news","category-articles","tag-arctic-cooling","tag-freezer-13","tag-freezer-13-review","tag-freezer-7","tag-intel-stock-cooler","tag-unboxing"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23295","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23295"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23295\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23298"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23295"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23295"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23295"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}