Enermax ETS-T40Fit CPU Cooler Review: A Twist on a Classic
Final Thoughts about the ETS-T40fit Black Twister
In terms of looks, the Enermax ETS-T40fit Black Twister certainly stands out with its thermally conductive coating and T.B. Apollish fan; hiding those unsightly copper stems and the bland aluminum underneath a veneer of uniform black shone upon by an enduring blue light show. Although it uses plastic liberally for its fan mounting mechanism, the Enermax ETS-T40F-BK nonetheless feels built with pride without any hint of cost cutting measure on every single aspect. Even the extra cost levied by the use of the premium twister-bearing LED fan over a generic sleeve-bearing alternative and the total paint encasement over an exposed aluminum as well as untreated copper is worth it considering the price difference between the basic ETS-T40fit is only ~$5.
The promise of a conflict-free installation is well-kept however, showing full clearance on east-to-west orientation and strong compatibility even with south-to-north mounting. An extra fan can readily be installed for further performance gains. The mounting mechanism for the heatsink itself is very well-thought out and can be conveniently installed even when the motherboard is already inside a case. The mounting is also of excellent quality, applying strong even pressure, safe from the recent paranoia of Skylake CPU warping.
Unfortunately, the ETS-T40fit does not put up a stellar performance to set it apart from its competitors, especially those that cost ~$10 to $15 less. Neither thermally nor acoustically does it rank close to the middle. Although pretty, the Twister Bearing Apollish fan registers at 42.9 dBA on the SPL meter at 1800 RPM. It is a PWM fan though and noise levels are a lot more reasonable when allowed to be dynamically controlled. The ETS-T40 series’ move to a “slim” redesign is a welcome change in terms of function. The ETS-T40Fit Black Twister even appears aesthetically to be in fine form and at a lower price point than the original. Ultimately however, the performance is simply not there to warrant celebration despite the luminous atmosphere it engenders .
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