Author: Andrew Schembri Date: June 22, 2008 Manufacturer: OCZ Provider: OCZ

« OCZ Vendetta 2 CPU Cooler | What’s included » Page 2: A Closer Look

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This shows how well the protective plastic coating works on the base of the heat sink:


The gaps between the heatbpipes and the aluminum pieces are very minimal compared to other heat sinks which have heat pipes in direct contact with the CPU. This means that less thermal paste is wasted in between the heat pipes.


The general shape of the cooler as viewed from above is a V (for vendetta?). This is an interesting design, which allows for a lighter design while still maintaining good cooling. One must look at the way airflow comes from fans in order to appreciate why this design is so effective. There is a dead spot in right in the center of the fan where the motor is, and the air is pushed out in a cone shape which stretches from the outside of the motor hub to the inner edges of the fan’s casing. This means that fins that are directly in front of the fan’s motor get little to no air flow, and the area of fins towards the outer edges of the heat sink receive the most airflow. Therefore, it is best to have the most area of heat sink fins towards the outside edges of the heat sink.

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