Spire TherMax II CPU Cooler

Conclusions

The Spire Thermax II CPU cooler is a very respectable heatsink, and the price point that it's at is phenominal. Roughly half the cost of the TRUE, and although temperatures were 12.5c higher at load for the Spire, for some people, that's perfectly okay. The fan is nice and quite, even on full speed, and is practicly unnoticed. I can see this cooler be a very viable option for people who have a strict budget, people looking to save some money, and then of course those price/performance mongers who won't get anything unless the price/performance ratio is just right. The Spire may not be the best air cooler on the market, but it certainly pack a wallop, and the price is unbelievable!

• Performance 7.5
• Value 9
• Quality 9
• Warranty 10
• Features 8
• Innovation 10

Pros:

+ Quiet

+ Easy to install

+ $36 Price tag

+ Expansion slot fan controller

Cons:

- Available in the U.S. starting in March

- Performance lacks, but price/performance rocks

- Poor build quality

Final score of 8.0 out of 10 and receives the Bjorn3D Seal of Approval.