Akasa Venom

btarunr · Nov 25, 2010

Akasa made an attempt to spice up product design by giving one of its latest CPU coolers a mean toxic-yellow color scheme, backed by a well-equipped heatsink design. Can the Akasa Venom strike a sweet-spot between looks and performance?

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Arrakis9 · Dec 22, 2010

Another fine cooler review, keep it up btarunr !

mstenholm · Dec 22, 2010

Good review, thanks

burtram · Dec 22, 2010

What timing, thanks for the review, as I was just looking at the Venom and the Nero S, along with the CoGage True Spirit as a replacement for my Zalman 9700NT (haven't decided which to get yet though). I've been wanting something quieter for a while, as my Zalman is really loud when the fan ramps up.

HXL492 · Dec 22, 2010

i bet a year from now, that list of cpu coolers tested by btarunr will grow huge!

btarunr · Dec 23, 2010

HXL492 said:
i bet a year from now, that list of cpu coolers tested by btarunr will grow huge!

That it will. There's another review after X'mas in this month, and up to 8 lined up for next month.

Sasqui · Dec 23, 2010

btarunr said:
That it will. There's another review after X'mas in this month, and up to 8 lined up for next month.

It's great that your carrying the torch on these CPU cooler tests and reviews, nice job and keep it up!

WarEagleAU · Dec 26, 2010

For the price with the performance shown, that is an awesome cooler. Liking the Aegir temps though. Thanks BtA

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Akasa Venom

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