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Samuel 17 - a strange name for a CPU cooler. But the choice was made with care and is - at second glance - and quite appropriate. Behind the name hides a passage from the Bible. There you can find in the Old Testament, the Book of Samuel, and at said place 1:17 a story, which in turn is very well known: Here is the struggle of the young, designated King David against the giant Goliath tells the decision known to the seemingly weaker David for himself.
The analogy presented here illustrates the CPU cooler view of the dimensions. With 9.2 cm width, 8.2 cm deep and 4.5 cm height of this particular model is truly the most compact radiators. Applications are therefore particularly well in the compact housing mini-ITX or Micro ATX format. That alone qualifies the CPU cooler is not the equivalent of David.
Therefore, he wants to throw overboard the usual restrictions that impose his size otherwise inevitable. To as an equal competitor with the Goliath-formats - so big tower coolers - to keep up, it requires some effort. While the biblical David moved to the ranged attack via slingshot, Samuel tried it with a technical knockout in close combat.
Here the manufacturer is Prolimatech fully in his element. Finally coming out of his research laboratory, the most powerful air cooler in the world who duped countless tests the competition. After the tower models Megahalems, Mega Shadow and Armageddon from 17 rounds of Samuel and the CPU cooler palette.
Here, too reveal the exact view that the compact newcomer certainly has more in common with its big brothers, as it is initially thought possible. So this tiny set of the unique whole phalanx of six heatpipes - exactly like the other Prolimatech cooler. The heat transport capacity is simply so exorbitantly for this size class, which at the same time, the secret weapon that David is revealed.
The floor is made of copper, the aluminum fins. Both are covered with a protective layer of nickel. But even the appearance benefits of this measure. Once more is the quality of workmanship standards.
The four mounting holes on the radiator top take on a 120-mm fan. Since this is not supplied, there is maximum flexibility in the selection and interpretation. Thanks to powerful design provides the optimal conditions for Samuel 17 Silent, Ultra-silent, and power, and even overclocking. With a flat fan 120 also may be limited on the height.
The cooler is fastened by means of back plate and sits very firmly and stably. Also regularly transported computer experience to a higher security. In addition, the mounting kit for all modern Intel Socket (775, 1155, 1156, 1366) and AMD (AM2, AM2 +, AM3) are suitable. Unlike other mini-coolers Samuel 17 is released so that even for high-end CPUs.
You must just not be big to be big!
Technical details:
Dimensions (heat sink): 92 x 45 x 82 mm (WxHxD)
Dimensions (including fan mounting frame): 120 x 45 x 120 mm (WxHxD)
Material: Nickel-Copper (base plate and heat pipes), nickel-plated aluminum (blades)
Weight: 410 g
Heatpipes: 6 x 6 mm Ø
Fan (optional): 120 mm
Compatibility:
Intel Socket 775, 1155, 1156, 1366
AMD Socket AM2, AM2 +, AM3
Note: The motherboard holes for the mounting of the cooler do not have a standard diameter (as opposed to the fixed position). In a few cases it may happen that the holes are too wide, so that the nylon washers from slipping through the Samuel 17, which in turn prevents the tightening of the bottom. In these cases must be purchased separate washers with larger outer diameter.