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Date |
: Aug 22nd, 2001 |
| Category |
: Cooling |
| Manufacturer |
: Various |
| Author |
: Jin-Wei Tioh |
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This is another cooler that you don't see on many other sites, if at all. The Spire 5P53B3 is one of ByteCom / FannerTech's entries into the heatsink market. Not only does the 5P53B3 have an unusual name, it has an unusual look as well. It uses an all copper folded fin design - its fins are made out of a copper sheet folder back and forth, welded to the base at the points of contact. This is an easier design, though you sacrifice performance for simplicity. The copper base is also nicely done (though somewhat warped at the edges) and like the rest of the heatsink is super shiny.
Perched on top the shiny copper is an unassuming little 15x55x55mm (HxWxD) ball-bearing fan. Quiet. Doesn't work too well though, landing the 5P53B3 an unexciting 0.67 °C/W. This is not too bad a figure considering the miniscule air flow, and things definitely improved with the Delta fan (0.55 °C/W). Note however that mounting holes are meant for 55x55mm (WxD) fans, so they won't line up with the holes on a 60mm fan.
The clip on the 5P53B3 uses a single socket hook on either side for support. It is easy to install, though not as soft as the clip on the Blizzard S370 and probably not tools free. A flatheaded screwdriver for installation is recommended. Motherboard compatibility is high, due to its compact dimensions (WxD). Slotket users would definitely have no problems with the stock unit, what with its low total height (41.5mm).
Currently, we have yet to see anyone selling the 5P53B3. If you have seen it being sold somewhere, do drop us a line. The 5P53B3 isn't by any means rubbish. It doesn't perform well in stock configuration, but doesn't fare all that badly when paired with a Delta 7000 RPM fan. If you go for looks, it is a swank looking heatsink/fan unit with groovy perforated surround.
| Spire
5P53B3 |
| Fan |
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Fanner Tech FD05515B1M - 4500 RPM - 15x55x55mm (HxWxD) |
| Dimensions |
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26.5x63x60mm (HxWxD) |
| Weight |
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250g (w/o fan) |
| Price |
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N/A |
| Available |
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N/A |
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