Today we are back again with another multi-heatpipe CPU cooler, this time from one of the larger names in performance cooling. Gelid Solutions has been around since 2008 and have proven themselves to be manufactures of quality cooling products and accessories. Slated for the test bench is The Black Edition, a seven heatpipe air cooler that promises both quiet operation and high end performance. Will this cooler be able to stand up to our tests and impress or be relegated to the bottom self and forgotten? Let’s find out.
Product Name: The Black Edition
Review Sample provided by: GELID Solutions
Review by: Debo
Pictures by: Debo
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Specifications |
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Cooler Unit |
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Model Number |
CC-BEdition-01-A |
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Material & Finish |
Aluminum fins; nickel-plated copper heatpipes; copper base |
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Socket Compatibility |
Intel: LGA 775/1155(1150)/1156/1366/2011 AMD: AM2(+)/AM3(+)/FM1/FM2 |
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Dimensions |
109 x 126 x 160mm () |
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Weight |
990g (w/ fans) |
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PWM Fan |
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Dimensions |
Slim 12: 120 x 120 x 15.8mm Silent 12: 120 x 120 x 25mm |
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Fan Speed |
Slim 12: PWM: 750 – 1600 RPM Silent 12: PWM 750 – 1500 RPM |
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Air Flow |
Slim 12: 98.6 m3/h; 58 CFM Silent 12: 89.1 m3/h; 52.4 CFM |
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Noise @ 100% |
Slim 12: 25.4 dB(A) Silent 12: 25.5 dB(A) |
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Lifetime |
50,000h |
