Akasa Venom Voodoo Cooler Review

1. Introduction2. Packaging and unboxing3. Akasa Venom Voodoo4. Installation5. Testing methodology and performance6. Acoustic Performance7. Closing thoughts8. View All Pages

Aftermarket cooling products is a massive market with numerous companies fighting for enthusiast money. Akasa is one of the companies fighting for position in this overcrowded market. Back in October of 2010 we looked at their original Venom cooler and today we are going to check out the new Akasa Venom Voodoo.

Akasa have extensive design and development capability in Europe, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Their thermal engineers are equipped with sophisticated computer modelling software for measuring noise and case vibrations, airflow, static pressure and temperature control. They are specifically developing advanced expertise in energy saving and silent operation technology. New products are subject to rigorous testing before committing them to market.

Let's see what type of engineering expertise the makers of the Venom Voodoo have brought to the table.

Features:

• six high capacity heatpipes with direct CPU contact
• dual 12cm viper fans for extreme performance
• award winning S-Flow fan providing 30% more airflow
• high grade aluminum profiled fins ensure optimum heat dissipation
• silicon rubber fan mounts for easy installation and ultra quiet performance
• rapid heat transfer from CPU to aluminum fins

Specifications:

Socket type	Intel LGA775, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1366 & LGA2011 AMD Socket AM2, AM2+, AM3 & FM-1
Cooler dimensions	131 (W) x 129.5 (D) x 163.5 (H) mm
Heatsink material	High grade aluminium fins, copper heatpipes (6mm x 6)
Weight	1065g
Installation	Screws and backplate (Intel & AMD)
Fan dimension	120 x 120 x 25mm
Fan speed	600-1900 RPM (PWM controlled)
Max airflow	83.63 CFM (141.75 m³/h)
Max air pressure	2.98 mm H2O
Noise level	6.9 – 28.9 dB(A)
Current rating	0.17A
Voltage rating	12V DC
Bearing type	HDB (Hydro Dynamic)
Fan life expectancy	50,000 hours
Fan connector	4pin PWM
Product code	AK-CC4008HP01

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