The Coolermaster CI5-9HDPA-01 is the brand’s entry-level product for Socket 775. Standard 92-mm radiator, copper base, aluminium body and blades, it doesn’t feature any particular characteristics. Even the LGA775 fixing system is based on the normal system. Despite the lack of extraordinary aspects, the cooler’s finishing touches are elegant.
Installation
Assembling is standard and is made through four clips to be pushed.
Measures and results
Appraisal
The noise level is too high and it is the last but one for all voltages. It is true that a 92 mm fan at 4500 Rpm makes a lot of noise…We notice that designs in flower shapes provide nice results but require a more sustained ventilation than heatpipe coolers. Thermal performances also fall apart faster than average when the voltage is reduced to lower the noise level. You might as well keep the P4 box cooler: it is better!
