I've got two CPU coolers up on the review block today from GlacialTech. You might be wondering why I'm reviewing two CPU coolers at the same time but that's because they are basically the same coolers just with different types of fans on them.

The GlacialTech Igloo 5610 Silent CPU Cooler features a silent fan that run at 1600RPM, while the Igloo 5610 PWM features a fan that can be controlled via the BIOS if your motherboard supports it to run from 800RPM to 2600RPM allowing you full control over the cooling and overall noise level of your system.

GlacialTech IGLOO 5610 Silent & IGLOO 5610 PWM CPU Coolers

Author: Kristofer Brozio

Sponsor: GlacialTech

Basic Info:

*(Since this is a review for Two CPU Coolers from GlacialTech, I'm doing it a bit different. The Specs for each cooler can be found with the unboxing pictures for easier reference)

GlacialTech IGLOO 5610 Silent & IGLOO 5610 PWM CPU Coolers

The unique design incorporates a specially aligned aluminum heatpipe combination of two pipes that dissipate the heat from the CPU directly into the heatsink fins. From there, the Silent version's fan quietly and efficiently brings the temperature down. The low decibel (19dB), high volume (30.8 CFM) fan is 80mmx80mmx25mm and runs at an ultra-quiet speed of 1800 RPM.

Unlike the Silent version of this series, the PWM version has an 80mm×80mm×25mm adjustable speed fan which brings the temperature down according to your needs, The fan ranges in speed from 800~3200RPM, with a maximum volume throughput of 51.3CFM. The Fan puts out 34dB maximum at full revolutions. The entire heatsink (both versions) keeps a relatively low profile and only weighs in at 373grams (Well within Intel's safe CPU specification of 550 grams for a CPU cooler).

With today's power hungry computers, GlacialTech has implemented a cost effective and useful way to keep your processor cooled. When doing resource hungry applications and you have the PWM version installed, turn up the RPM to 3200 to manage your heat dissipation more effectively. While the PC is in idle or doing non-intensive work, turn the RPM back to 800. In this way you manage your power consumption, your decibels and your overall peace of mind. Alternatively users have the option to purchase the Silent version; GlacialTech gives you the variety and options to suit your needs.

As a total thermal solution provider, GlacialTech is committed to bringing increased value to customers in a quiet working environment. The IGLOO 5610 PWM and IGLOO 5610 Silent are the next step in your evolution to an ultimate light weight, low cost CPU cooler for your system.

Price performance, noise performance and weight performance are GlacialTech's three principle design philosophies. Having acquired ISO 9001 and 14001, GlacialTech commits itself to using green materials for its product design and construction and to perfecting green manufacturing processes in manufacturing its products.