Hardware Secrets


Home | Camera | Case | CE | Cooling | CPU | Input | Memory | Mobile | Motherboard | Networking | Power | Storage | Video | Other
Content
Articles
Editorial
First Look
Gabriel’s Blog
News
Reviews
Tutorials
Main Menu
About Us
Awarded Products
Compare Prices
Datasheets
Dictionary
Download
Drivers
Facebook
Forums
Links
Manufacturer Finder
Newsletter
On The Web
RSS Feed
Test Your Skills
Twitter
Newsletter
Subscribe today!
Search




Recommended
Build Your Own PC Do-It-Yourself For Dummies
Build Your Own PC Do-It-Yourself For Dummies, by Mark L. Chambers (For Dummies), starting at $15.24
Home » Cooling
Thermaltake TMG IA1 CPU Cooler Review
Author: Rafael Otto Coelho
Type: Reviews Last Updated: August 6, 2009
Page: 5 of 7
Real-time pricing for Thermaltake W0178RU.
Toughpower 850W Esa Thermaltake W0178RU SY2199821 Electronics Usually ships in 24 hours
Amazon: $246.99

Our Tests
Hardware Secrets Golden Award

On the tables below you can see our results. We ran the same tests with Intel stock cooler, BigTyp 14Pro, Akasa Nero, Cooler Master V10 and Thermaltake TMG IA1. Each test was made with the CPU idle and then with the CPU fully loaded. Keep in mind that with Thermaltake BigTyp 14Pro and TMG IA1 we ran the test with the fan at minimum speed and then at full rotation. With the other coolers the motherboard controls the fan speed based on CPU load level and temperature.

CPU Idle

CoolerRoom Temp.NoiseFan SpeedBase Temp.Core Temp.
Intel stock14 oC44 dBA1000 rpm31 oC42 oC
BigTyp 14Pro (min. speed)17 oC47 dBA880 rpm29 oC36 oC
BigTyp 14Pro (max. speed)17 oC59 dBA1500 rpm26 oC34 oC
Akasa Nero18 oC41 dBA500 rpm26 oC35 oC
Cooler Master V1014 oC44 dBA1200 rpm21 oC26 oC
TMG IA1 (min. speed)16 oC47 dBA1500 rpm22 oC30 oC
TMG IA1 (máx. speed)16 oC57 dBA2250 rpm21 oC30 oC


CPU Fully Loaded

CoolerRoom Temp.

Noise

Fan SpeedBase Temp.Core Temp.
Intel stock14 oC48 dBA1740 rpm42 oC100 oC
BigTyp 14Pro (min. speed)17 oC47 dBA880 rpm43 oC77 oC
BigTyp 14Pro (max. speed)17 oC59 dBA1500 rpm35 oC70 oC
Akasa Nero18 oC48 dBA1500 rpm34 oC68 oC
Cooler Master V1014 oC54 dBA1900 rpm24 oC52 oC
TMG IA1 (min. speed)16 oC47 dBA1500 rpm27 oC63 oC
TMG IA1 (máx. speed)16 oC57 dBA2250 rpm25 oC60 oC

On the graph below you can see the temperature difference between the cooler base and the room temperature with the CPU idle and fully loaded. Values shown are in Celsius degrees. Remember that the lower the number the better is cooling performance.

Thermaltake TMG IA1

On the next graph you can have an idea on how many Celsius degrees was CPU core hotter than room temperature during the tests.

 Thermaltake TMG IA1

« Previous |  Page 5 of 7  | Next »
Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark Article | Comments (7)

Related Content
  • Thermaltake Extreme Spirit II
  • Thermaltake TMG i1 CPU Cooler
  • Cooler Master CM Sphere CPU Cooler
  • GlacialTech Igloo 5750 Silent CPU Cooler
  • Thermaltake BigWater 780e Water Cooler

  • Recommended Deal.
    CoolerMaster RR-V6GT-22PK-R1CoolerMaster RR-V6GT-22PK-R1

    Cooler Master V6GT 220-Watt CPU RR-V6GT-22PK-R1 USA Inc. SED-COLV6GT22PKR1 Electronics Usually ships in 24 hours

    Amazon: $49.99 TigerDirect: $59.99
    Newegg: $49.99 CompUSA: $59.99

    RSSLatest News
    Antec Announces the One PC Case
    February 9, 2012 - 8:06 AM PST
    Cooler Master Releases Elite 361 PC Case
    February 8, 2012 - 7:50 AM PST
    Microsoft Launches Kinect for Windows
    February 2, 2012 - 8:42 AM PST
    Transcend Announces SSD720 SSD Series
    February 1, 2012 - 7:55 AM PST
    .:: More News ::.


    © 2004-12, Hardware Secrets, LLC. All rights reserved.
    Advertising | Legal Information | Privacy Policy
    All times are Pacific Standard Time (PST, GMT -08:00)