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Sapphire Vapor-X CPU Cooler Review

We measured the noise output of our entire system from a distance of 1m while the CPU cooler's fans operate at 100% (indicating the maximum noise output).

Lower noise levels can be achieved by utilising the Sapphire Vapor-X CPU cooler's 4-pin PWM operated fans.

An exact mirror image of the thermal performance charts, noise output is an area where the Vapor-X is able to shine. While 43.2 dbA may not be the lowest value of today's competitors, the cooling performance per unit noise ratio looks to offer a well-thought balance.

Utilising the fans' PWM function will allow even lower noise levels to be achieved when the highest possible cooling performance isn't required.

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8 comments

  1. fantastic ! great job Sapphire…..

  2. They make some good products. I like a cooler with lower noise, im not that bothered about ‘cutting edge performance’.

  3. I really like this, it can compete with the new frio, but its quieter. thats a win to me……

    Bit expensive though as Luke said 🙁

  4. Its a little overpriced, but I agree, it looks like a nice, well designed cooler.

  5. I could be wrong, but does anyone know if this is the same vapour chamber as the TPC 812 CM? looks like it to me…..

  6. If they got that down to £44.99 or £39.99 it would sell well. Not sure its offering a great performance to price ratio right now.

    I do like it, but I like the frio too. Thermaltake supply sh*tty fans however.

  7. This is using the same dramatically shaped fans they use on their graphics cards which is helping to reduce the noise. I agree, excellent cooler Sapphire.

    But once they get outside graphics cards, their prices are really not very competitive. Their motherobards for instance are often £10-£20 more expensive. I appreciate their volumes are lower, but it gives me little incentive to pay more money than competitors.

    its a problem for them, this CPU cooling market is ruthless on price today.

  8. I might buy this actually, ive been a FRIO fan for years, but every time I buy a thermaltake cooler, their fans fail, or make just too much bloody noise. I hate companies who skimp on fans. its such an important part of these items.

    I was going to get the Corsair H80i, but I might save a few quid, if this is quiet too.