Regarding the usability X2 Products should do some rework on their X2 Products Eclipse IV CPU cooler. Not only the short fan connector but also the more than fiddly Socket mount ruined the good impression of this cooler. Apart from that, the X2 Eclipse IV has a cooling performance and would be a good cooler after a little facelift.
Edit: The manufacturer X2 Products informed us, that the Eclipse IV CPU Cooler from now on comes with a new installation set.
* A direct comparison to our previously tested coolers is not possible, because the test system has changed fundamentally in the meantime. Nevertheless our CPU coolerchart* is here again with a comprehensive CPU cooler comparison.
The sound of this cooler:
Here is a MP3 recording of the X2 Products Eclipse IV with both fans at full speed:
Here is a MP3 recording of the X2 Products Eclipse IV with one fan at full speed:
Here is a MP3 recording of the X2 Products Eclipse IV with both fans at lower speed:
Here is a MP3 recording of the X2 Products Eclipse IV with one fan at lower speed:
To compare the cooler sound:
Here is a MP3 recording of the Xigmatek Prime SD1484 cooler with two fans at full speed:
Here is a MP3 recording of the Cooler Master Eisberg Prestige 240L water cooler at full speed:
And then listen to the start of a Asetek Vapochill LS compressor cooler:
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