Socket-A / Socket-370 Cooler Roundup - July 2000
by Tillmann Steinbrecher on July 14, 2000 7:57 PM EST- Posted in
- Cases/Cooling/PSUs
Global
WIN FEP32
Since
Global WIN was aware of the FDP32's motherboard compatibility problems, they
came up with a smaller version of the FDP32, called FEP32:
The fan
The
fan is the same as the one bundled with the Alpha PAL6035/YS Tech combo, so
all comments made there also apply to this cooler.
Installation
Since the FEP32 is smaller
than its big brother, FDP32, it will cause less problems with motherboard compatibility.
However, it has been reported that there are some compatibility problems with
early revisions of the ABIT BP6. The FEP32 comes with a standard clip and is
easy to install and uninstall. Just like the FDP32, the heatsink is very high
and blocked 2 DIMM slots on our test motherboard.
Conclusion
This unit is obsolete today, so don't buy one unless you can get it at a very good price. However, if you already own an FEP32, there's no need to upgrade. Performance-wise, the FEP32 isn't that far behind newer heatsinks.
| Global WIN FEP32 at a glance |
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Fans:
One 60x25mm YS Tech
Fan
rpm (measured): 4450
Weight: 200g
Height: 72mm DIMM slots blocked on P3B-F: 2 Price: around $16 |
| Advantages |
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| Disadvantages |
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