Written: July 2/2000

Reviewer: Zero

Introduction:

Cooling madness at the Tech Zone continues!  I admit it!  I've been negligent...   I've gone through cooling week and didn't do a single review on any socket CPU heatsinks.  Well, I hope I can redeem myself with this review.  I didn't forget, though... I just didn't have an FCPGA CPU to properly review the socket type CPU heatsinks that the CoolerGuys sent me.  Luckily, my good buddy Ned from Proton Computers graciously donated a sweet little Celeron 2 566, an Abit Slotket III, and a Global Win FKP32  to use in the review!  What's even sweeter is that the CPU he sent me cranked right up at 850!  That gives me a chance to really check out what these heatsinks are really worth...  If you're in the market for something to replace that nasty retail Intel heatsink and fan and don't want to spend $50, then we've got something for you!  So, without further delay let's lay down the goods on these two righteous coolers!

Contenders:

In my never ending pursuit to confuse you, the reader I continually strive to find the best possible way to present information in an illogical, unstructured manner that's intended to leave you scratching your head wondering if I just said anything that can be considered coherent and comprehensible in any stretch of the imagination.  Why should this be any different?  Just kidding!  Let me explain the format for this review.  I'll individually list details and features of each heatsink, specifications (from manufacturer websites),  and installation.  Then I'll move on to a head-to-head performance comparison and conclusion based on the comparison.  Here we go!

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