With PC-coolers, the test methods can also lead to distortions. So often an open test bench is used to reproduce the test conditions as closely as possible. As sensible as this measure appears at first glance, it is so problematic if one is remembered that an open test bench offers very different conditions than a sealed enclosure, where the cooler ultimately perform their duties. Position (standing vs.. Sidewise), air flow and the environment are significantly different and can affect the outcome.

And maximum cooling performance is in fact the self-imposed claim, because the same Phanteks has launched several pioneering technologies to market in order to achieve this ambitious target is already in the debut product. The construction of the plain "TC14PE" impressed baptized cooler though with a considerable size, but apart from it has largely conventional.

This is not surprising, since the two main features revealed only at very high magnification. First, the "Cold Plasma Spraying Coating Technology" (CPSC) is to be mentioned. This special treatment ensures an increase in surface area nano-scale on the plates in order to supply heat better. Even more important is the effect of the transition points between heat pipes and heat pipes and fins and bottom, to increase the heat transfer.

Two 140s are included here can be supplemented by a third thanks to an extra pair of parentheses (the fans are also available separately). Apart from the enormous size of the fans, which is advantageous even on its own to transport more air at lower volume, Phanteks has developed an optimized wing geometry, which enhances this effect.

More than 130 m³ / h at 19 dB (A) is an announcement! Who likes it even quieter, can reduce by two adapters supplied with the speed. At just 15.2 dB (A) or even only 13.4 dB (A) is the cooling still huge - eventually are still about 100 m³ / h and 75 m³ / h through the radiator blown. From the high camp, however, benefited not only the smoothness but also the life. With 150,000 hours, the condenser is thus a permanent investment, not least of which underlines the high base-compatibility.

Technical details:

Dimensions: 140 x 159.7 x 171 mm (WxHxD)

Material: Nickel-Copper (base plate, heat pipes), specially coated aluminum (blades)

Color (cooler / fan): Orange / White-Orange

Weight: 1,250 / 970 grams (with / without fan)

Heatpipes: 5x 8 mm

Fan: 2x 140 mm PH-F140

Volume: 19 / 15.2 / 13.4 dB (A)

Speed: 1,200 / 900/750 rpm /

Airflow: 130.9 / 100.7 / 75.6 m³ / h

Life expectancy: 150,000 hours

Compatibility:

Intel Socket 775, 1155, 1156, 1366, 2011

AMD Socket AM2, AM2 +, AM3 and AM3 +, FM1 (requires reference backplate)