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The Thermaltake Jing caused some confusion in the enthusiast ranks when it was announced, many had assumed it could be a replacement for the mighty Frio. In actuality the development of the Jing was focused around achieving the lowest possible noise levels, while utilising cooling technology from the core Frio design.
Our testing verifies that the Jing is certainly not going to encroach on Frio sales in the high end overclocking performance sector. What it does bring to the table however is extremely low noise levels while still being capable of cooling an overclocked, high end processor. It is worth reiterating that our results were gathered via one of the hottest running processors available today, so our review results can be treated firmly as a ‘worst case' scenario.
As a cooling solution, the Jing is rather unique because we aren't aware of many high end performance coolers with a primary focus on creating a silent environment. As such it is a success, however we can't make such a black and white closing statement.
While it seems such a superficial point to raise, we do feel that the appearance of the cooler is going to generate mixed feelings within enthusiast circles. As a statement piece it is a daring proposition but the translation to final, retail product is somewhat confusing. As a chassis manufacturer, Thermaltake are surely aware that this cooler is going to stand out like a sore thumb within any system build. Part of the joy of building a personalised computer is the fact that you can admire and share your hard work with others. With the Jing taking centerstage it will surely prove difficult to get matching components, on any level. While I appreciate they wanted to differentiate the Jing from the Frio, why not opt for a bronze or even blue accented shroud with matching fans?
The Jing is a fantastic product, proving to be one of the quietest performance coolers on the market. The big question however is whether you feel you can live with the ‘in your face' colour scheme.
We have no confirmed pricing information yet, but we expect it to retail close to the Frio.
KitGuru says: The Jing has plenty of Zing, but looks a bit Ming.
Ideal for a media system where you can hide it away, but its too big ! good performer, brilliant noise levels, but christ that is buck ugly.
When they brought this out in price release information I couldnt comprehend who thought cream and lime was a good idea. seriously.
The frio kills it, and while i appreciate the noise levels, most people who really care about that extra 5 dba are in the media audience. I dont think many of the hard core media guys use a full size chassis, which is needed to fit this cooler in the first place. I personally think it is a disaster
It isnt a disaster. Its a really good cooler which is thermaltakes way of addressing the frio’s high noise levels. The only problem is somewhere down the line they felt the need to give it a chinese restaurant soy sauce makeover.
I dont hate the looks, it certainly wont be copied anytime soon. Surely this is an issue for a western audience as I am positive the eastern audience will love this. It shows however that thermaltake are not undergoing enough market research. the fact they can release a BMW design level 10 case then this right afterwards shows a strong company disorganisation on the end goal.
It is a good cooler, I like it. But lets hope they relent and make a black version. In fact I think any other color would be better, even luminous pink.
Good well balanced review. I wouldn’t buy this. It looks possible like the worst cooler I have seen.
I do however appauld them for being daring enough to try it. But next time, lets keep it a little more component friendly. That looks out of place in any system.
Fuck me, that is one ugly bitch
Its a chinese design, which is great if they are selling it there. it needed a european remake. This will not sell, even if it beat the noctua NH D14. would you buy it ? I dont think so.!
I would buy it, I like the low noise levels, and I have a side door. If I had a windowed, lit up case not so sure though. When is it out ?
Designed by a chinese dude with a video made by a guy from germany. Full of mistakes, dialogue errors and a design right out of the 1960’s.
If Thermaltake want to get to the next level they need more staff involved from UK and USA. these markets (like us) won’t touch something like this.
Good review though Zardon, covered it well and fairly put together.
Lime and cream are the only colors they are making? WTF?
All cases are black or silver. this looks hideous with either scheme. What a bizarre marketing decision from this company. Such a shame too, as it seems really good.
I like the looks & colour of this cpu cooler i want to have it in my system.
but what i want to know is how well would it cool a i7-980x cpu?