Coolink GFX-Chilla

CONCLUSIONS

With the need for GPU coolers to cool our video cards better, we always think bigger is better. What happens with these larger GPU coolers we see or use, is that these types of coolers eat up precious slots that we may need the use of the PCI expansion's slots that our motherboards provide. Even myself, as a hard core overclocker and gamer type, my first initial thoughts of this GPU cooler was, "You gots to be kidding me", "You want me to do what, and on one of my video cards!"

I have to admit, even with my skepticism and all out fear of my first initial thoughts of this GPU cooler, it performed just as good, if not better than some of the other GPU coolers I have encountered. Coolink has a definite winner with the GFX-Chilla.

Coolink definitely has a winner with this GPU cooler. It not only dropped my temperatures down on my video card, it also was short enough to allow a multi GPU configuration with ease, which we should all consider when purchasing video cards and motherboards for our computers. Coolink makes choosing a whole lot easier and opens up even more possibilities for us when buying computer components. The only real complaint I have with this GPU cooler is the fact that it did slightly bow the PCB of my video card. Coolink could have included a retention plate and/or made the standoffs a tad bit longer to help keep this from happening.

Having a Price point of on or around $30 USD makes this the perfect candidate for those who want great cooling and quiet operation, while also allowing multi GPU configurations, or for even those who have just one video card who need a better cooling solution.

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• Performance 9.5
• Value 9.5
• Quality 9.5
• Warranty 9
• Features 9
• Innovation 9.5

Pros:

+Excellent performance for such a small GPU cooler

+Quite operation

+Light weight compact design

+Ease of Installing

Cons:

-Bowing did occur on the PCB of my video card once I tightened the nuts down.

Final score of 9.5 out of 10 and receives the Bjorn3D Seal of Approval.