Wednesday, September 23rd 2015
Arctic Announces Freezer i32 and A32 Semi-Passive CPU Coolers
Arctic announces the i32/A32 semi-passive coolers. The Freezer i32/A32 is the first semi passive Arctic cooler. The smaller and lighter successor of the Freezer i30/A30 is the perfect gadget for PC enthusiasts looking for an ultra-quiet but efficient solution for the CPU cooling. It is the first ARCTIC cooler which comes with the new fan controller developed in Germany.
Arctic cooler are well-known for optimum cooling performance at a low noise level. By semi passive performance the Freezer i32/A32 provides again a special feature. A sophisticated fan controller enables that the CPU is completely passively cooled during typical Windows operation. The F12 PWM fan only start up at a higher temperature (from 40% PWM).
This does not just make the computer quieter most of the time, but increases the service life at the same time. In active mode the improved bearing with a new alloy/lubricant combination cares for minimum noise levels at longer service life. Moreover, the lower footprint of the Freezer i32/A32 allows a problem-free installation and avoids interference with the RAM, even if there are two fans used. Due to the screw-mount onto a back-plate and a significantly lower weight compared to the i30, the cooler is, not least, absolutely safe also on the go.
And for everyone who prefer to run their computer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Arctic has the Freezer i32 CO in the "continuous operation" edition with a specially for continuous operation optimized dual ball bearing.
QUICK FACTS Freezer i32 / A32 Semi passive CPU Cooler with 120 mm fan for Intel and AMD
Arctic cooler are well-known for optimum cooling performance at a low noise level. By semi passive performance the Freezer i32/A32 provides again a special feature. A sophisticated fan controller enables that the CPU is completely passively cooled during typical Windows operation. The F12 PWM fan only start up at a higher temperature (from 40% PWM).
And for everyone who prefer to run their computer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Arctic has the Freezer i32 CO in the "continuous operation" edition with a specially for continuous operation optimized dual ball bearing.
QUICK FACTS Freezer i32 / A32 Semi passive CPU Cooler with 120 mm fan for Intel and AMD
- Improved cooling performance
- German fan controller
- Improved Bearing
- Optimal compatibility through lower footprint
- Transport safe due to a back-plate and a lower weight
- MX-4 thermal compound included
7 Comments on Arctic Announces Freezer i32 and A32 Semi-Passive CPU Coolers
I think $50 is too much.
People like you makes it very hard for me to admit that I am running Linux.
You have a problem about the price of the product, but first you have to mention Linux, because God forbid somebody thought your computer was running Windows...I am not religious, and I do not need this strange kernel you call God!
tl;dr...Please stick to the subject, tell us why $50 is too much.
The downside about artic cooler is despite what looks like a good design it does not perform as well as expected in reviews comparing to other similar size cooler and even with their smaller cooler strangely. I am not sure why is this happening, it could be the liquid fillers in the heatpipe not being the same across products.
I just wish artic just have both amd mount in one cooler rather than separating it selling the intel mount for just the i series cooler and amd for a series cooler.
nice but it would like stop and go
Yes, it's obnoxious at times, especially here when @Uplink10 decided to not do any research on the product whatsoever, research that would have answered the question very adequately.Yes. Looks like it's using a PWM curve with fan-off below a certain duty cycle. The same system is used in the GTX950/GTX960 reference cards for example, as well as many other non-PC applications.
EDIT: I wonder if they'll release a line of fans with such functionality.. and if anyone else (outside of massive OEM-level companies like San Ace for example) will implement similar things in their fans...