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- “If you’re the kind of user who is frustrated with a noisy computer and you’ve realised the noisiest part of your computer is the CPU cooler, then we’d definitely say to you that this is a product to strongly consider. Providing you meet the space, RAM and processor requirements of this cooler, it really is a fantastic breath of fresh air. NoFan have taken the CPU cooler market, and turned it upside down.”
- “...Users will not be aware of any noise emissions. Noise generated by the monitor, for example, normally not considered to be a noisy item, is considerably louder than the PC itself during the boot cycle.”
- “Right so a 100% passive heat sink, we honestly thought this would be a bit of a downer review, but I can confirm nice and early we completely love the CR-95!”
- “The Nofan Fanless CR-95C IcePipe is a great solution for silent running for the sound conscious user. At 100% load on a 3.5GHz clock speed with a Core i7-2600K, the temperature only reaches 78 degrees Celsius; a really good result for a completely fanless cooling device.”
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| CR-95C Pearl Black IcePipe 95W Fanless CPU Cooler [31 in stock, 70 more due in 4 days] | £79.16 | ||
CR-95C Copper IcePipe 95W Fanless CPU Cooler [46 in stock, 200 more due in 4 days]  (1 customer review) | £62.49 |
Nofan CR-95C IcePipe Fanless CPU Coolers
This next-generation fanless CPU cooler uses IcePipe technology - no fans, no dust, no noise. It is capable of silently cooling any processor with a TDP (thermal design power) output of up to 95 watts, including all Ivy Bridge CPUs.
 CR-95C Pearl Black IcePipe Cooler |  CR-95C Copper IcePipe Cooler |
Features
- Totally fanless CPU cooler
- Uses patented IcePipe technology
- Can cool Intel & AMD CPUs with TDP of 95 watts or less
- Maintenance free and dust free
- Absolutely silent in operation
- Compatible with Intel LGA1155/1156/775 and AMD FM1/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2
Probably the biggest technical advancement of the last decade in the field of PC cooling has been the invention of the thermal heatpipe. This has allowed a much greater efficiency of heatsink to be designed, since heatpipes are good at moving heat from one location to another, both quickly and silently.
However, the performance of heatpipes has been limited by their internal design, which relies on cyclic evaporation and condensation of the water inside them. That is until now! The next generation heatpipe has arrived - it's smaller, lighter, wickless and offers a massive improvement in performance. Its design is patented by Nofan Corporation, and it's called the IcePipe.
The holy grail of quiet computing is excellent cooling without resorting to the use of a fan. Rather than using forced airflow along with its associated problems (noise, dust-build up, bearing wear and limited lifespan), convection cooling is definitely the technology of the future, and because of the IcePipe, this is now a realistic possibility.
The exact details of how the IcePipe works are a trade secret, but in essence they operate by liquid capillary action. By making the pipe very small, natural perpetual circulation of the liquid inside takes place, and heat is efficiently dissipated into the attached heatsink fins. Of course, like conventional heatpipes, the IcePipes are permanently sealed in the factory so that no liquid can ever escape.
160 Point Contact on four Heatpipes maximises the heat transfer
The CR-95C is Nofan's flagship CPU cooler and replaces the CR-100A which was a slightly larger first-generation version. Because the CR-95C is physically a little smaller, it has much improved compatibility because of reduced interference with other motherboard components. It is certainly a thing of great beauty and if you happen to have a side-window in your PC, a definite talking point! The primary consideration with the CR-95C (like all CPU coolers) is its ability to cool hot-running processors. The heat generated by a CPU is defined by its TDP (thermal design power) and is measured in watts. Newer processors tend to run cooler than previous generation models, although there will always be a trade-off between speed and heat. The CR-95C can continuously and silently cool any processor with a TDP specification of 95 watts and under, which includes the majority of processors on the market today - even high performance ones.
We have two versions of the CR-95C available - one nickel-plated (Pearl Black) and the other plain copper. The plated version costs a little more and will remain the same colour permanently, whereas the copper version is more affordable but may slowly turn a slightly duller colour after a few years due to copper oxidation. There is no difference in cooling performance between the two versions so any buying decision will probably be based primarily on personal colour preference.
Compatibility Considerations
Due to the size of the cooler special consideration must be taken into account when choosing a motherboard. While it will physically fit on all compatible boards, the location of the CPU socket may prevent the motherboard (with the cooler installed) from fitting in a suitable case. This can happen if the CPU socket is too close to the edge of the motherboard.
Ideally, with the motherboard already seated in the case, measurements need to be taken to ensure that there is no obstruction within a 92mm radius of the centre of the CPU socket.
You can find a large list of all the known compatible motherboards Here.
Specifications
| CR-95C Pearl | CR-95C Copper | |
|---|---|---|
| Electroplating | Pearl Black Nickel | None |
| Compatibility | Intel LGA1155/1156/775 and AMD FM1/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2 | |
| Max TDP | 95W | |
| Installation Method | Intel and AMD - backplate, requires motherboard removal | |
| Dimensions | 180mm diameter x 148mm high | |
| Weight | 730 g | |
| Thermal resistance @ 25°C ambient | 0.51 °C/W | |
| Dissipation area | 217,036 mm² | |
| CPU supported cores / clock speeds | Single, dual and quad / all speeds | |
| Maximum RAM height | 32 mm | |
| Supplied thermal grease | NF-SI100 | |
| Acoustic noise level | 0.0 dBA | |
| Warranty | 24 months | |
Customer Reviews
CR-95C Pearl x
CR-95C Pearl x
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CR-95C Copper x (1)
CR-95C Copper x (1)
Alex Balcanquall - Posted: 1 Jul 2012 03:19 (9/10)
Easy to install, but make sure your RAM doesn't exceed maximum height and that you have a case with vents in the top as required. Also note this will occlude the first PCI express slot on certain motherboards - especially mATX and fully loaded ATX motherboards with lots of slots. I was amazed at the sis of this thing and how much heat it puts out. On my core i7-3770 a 77w regular clocked processor the CPU temps come in at around 93c under load when using system stability tester - the Tj max temp for this proc is 105 - this seems to be a bit close. I forgot to see temp on stock fan so cannot compare sorry.
See also:
Intel LGA1155/6 Quiet CPU Coolers
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Intel LGA775 Quiet CPU Coolers
AMD AM2/2+/3/3+ Quiet CPU Coolers
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