Basic Features of Cooler Master X6 Elite

CPU air cooling systems are nowadays represented by a wide rage of items supplied by dozens of manufacturers and targeted at various consumer groups. This entails the violent competition among companies that launch new model lines rather frequently. Nevertheless, the abundance of items of various framework and price ranges doesn't imply that every manufacturer implements innovative approaches pertained to the coolers' layout or operational facilities. The vast majority of products are identical from the base, but still there are companies that manage to win their customers by the conglomeration of design, performance and framework. Cooler Master belongs to such companies which gladden their potential consumers by ever newer cooler models. Its X6 Elite cooler has got a few peculiar features which are sure to attract people and differentiate this product from other similar items.

Framework Peculiarities

Cooler Master X6 Elite is developed in tower-shape form factor and weighs approximately 836 g. Its framework base consists of six copper heat pipes (6 mm each pipe) which pierce through the copper bottom tray. In their turn, the pipes are pierced with 54 aluminum planks (0.5 mm each). The integrated radiator is differentiated by honeycomb framework: the planks are localized in a way to form a comb. Manufacturers claim that the radiator's usable area has been 20% increased due to such framework type; and this promotes for the cooler's more efficient operation.

To continue, 120 mm fan is located on one of the radiator's sides. Its rotational speed can be adjusted automatically by means of PWM method and show the index from 600 rpm to 1800 rpm. On such conditions, the level of noise can fluctuate from 9 dB to 34.6 dB. The claimed life span of bearing approximates 30000 hours (or more than three years of fault-proof operation). The fan starts up from 6.5V and consumes not more than 3.8W of power.

The integrated Air Duct brand technology is called to increase the airflow production. This technology implies the fixing of two plastic strips onto the fan, which form the so-called tunnels, to facilitate the airflow into the radiator.

The initial delivery set of Cooler Master X6 Elite includes the cooler itself and a kit with accessories: fixing screws, dedicated wrench, thermal glue, and detailed user manual. Besides, the manufacturer provides all customers with two years limited warranty.

Supported Platforms and Installation

It should be underlined that Cooler Master X6 Elite is compatible with all up-to-date platforms without exception: Intel (LGA775/1155/1156/1366/2011) and AMD (Socket AM2(+)/AM3(+)/FM1). The installation of this cooler won't arise any difficulties. First of all, the customer needs to fix the screws to the cooler's bottom tray; the second step is to apply the thermal glue and place the cooler; the final step is to fix it with a special wrench. This way, the distance between the motherboard and the lower plank of the radiator should approximate 5 cm.

Key Specifications:
— dimensions: 163x157x113 mm;
— fan type: Cooler Master XtraFlo;
— airflow: from 24 to 70 CFM;
— static pressure: 0.3-2.14 mm;
— number and type of fan bearing: one slide bearing with prolonged life span;
— current intensity: 0.2A.