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Posted on Jun 7, 2007, 12:00 AM UTC by

Gigabyte G-Power Pro

 

Gigabyte G-Power Pro

Noctua NH-U12F

Features

- Universal 4-in-1 design fits all mainstream platforms
- Omni-directional cooler design with new advanced sintered powder wicks
- Quad high-performance heatpipes
- Quad-Way Airflow Design
- Fully compliant with MOSFET cooling solution
- Solid pure copper base with nickel-plating finish
- Powerful fan with decorative blue LEDs
- Sparkling fan control box
- High-density fin placement maximizes heat dissipation area
- Extra value accessories

 

Specification

Dimension 110 x 110 x 109 mm
Bearing Type Ball bearing
Rated Voltage 12V DC
Current
  • GH-PDU21-MF / 0.10 Amp (1700 RPM) ~ 0.5 Amp (3200 RPM)
  • GH-PDU21-SC / 0.13 Amp
  • Fan Speed
  • GH-PDU21-MF / 1700 ~ 3200rpm
  • GH-PDU21-SC / 2000(Default) ~ 1700(Low Speed) rpm
  • Airflow Max.
  • GH-PDU21-MF / 68.5 CFM
  • GH-PDU21-SC / 42.5 CFM
  • Noise
  • GH-PDU21-MF / 21.3 dBA (At 1700rpm) - 40.1 dBA (At 3200 rpm)
  • GH-PDU21-SC / 21.3 dBA (At 1700rpm) - 24.5 dBA (At 2000rpm)
  • Life Expectancy 50,000hrs
    Weight 430g
    Compatible CPU Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo Processor Series
    Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad Processor Series
    Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme Processor Series
    Intel® Pentium® Extreme Edition Series
    Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor Series (LGA775)
    Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor Series (mPGA478)
    Intel® Pentium® D Processor Series
    AMD AM2 Series
    AMD AthlonTM FX Series
    AMD AthlonTM 64x2 Series
    AMD AthlonTM 64 Series
    AMD Sempron Series

     

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    Installation

    The G-Power Pro has fitting kits for all new socket types LGA775, P4 S478, AM2 and the K8 using only just three clips and one retention bracket, just like its bigger brother the 3D Rocket II. Gigabyte has something very unique for the CPU cooler mounting kit, especially for the LGA775 socket, as mentioned earlier the retention bracket called the LGA775RM, which is attached to the motherboard, which utilises one set of clips used for both the P4 and LGA775, very clever and a lot less fiddling around.

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    Installing the G-Power Pro on the LGA775 was probably the easiest of all other previous CPU coolers, screw in one retention bracket and then clip in the CPU cooler, fast and easy, however, some people with bigger hands/fingers may find it a little bit tricky as the size of the fin-array may get in the way.

     

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