Introduction

I would like to thank Coolink for providing the review sample.

This is what Coolink has to say about themselves on their website:

"Coolink is a brand of the Kolink International Corporation and stands for an effective conjunction of no-frills performance, excellent quality and attractive pricing. Coolink - the direct link to affordable high-end cooling!

About Kolink
Kolink International Corporation is a cooling specialist established in 1996 and well known among industry insiders. Throughout the years, Kolink designed and manufactured many top-performing heat-sinks under various brand names that succeeded in international markets. An experienced R&D team and ultra-modern production plants in Taiwan ensure continuous progress, efficient manufacturing conditions and strict quality standards.

About Coolink & Coolink-Europe
Kolink's retail brand Coolink stands for an effective conjunction of no-frills performance, excellent quality and attractive pricing. While Coolink held a strong presence in the Asian market ever since the late 90ies, it was not until 2005 that the brand was introduced to the European market on a large scale. After the launch of Coolink-Europe.com in late 2005, Coolink quickly became a well recognized brand for high-quality cooling components in Europe too. "

Features

• Large 6mm dual-heatpipe for maximum cooling performance
• Quiet 60mm fan for faster heat dissipation at minimum noise levels (2200RPM, 19dB)
• Asymmetrical design ensures optimal compatibility
• Flexible, easy-to-use mounting system for Intel and AMD mainboards with push-pins and mounting-hooks

Specifications

Height (without fan):	94mm
Width (without fan):	60mm
Depth (without fan):	32mm
Height (with fan):	94mm
Width (with fan):	60mm
Depth (with fan):	37mm
Weight (with fan):	130g
Material:	Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminum (cooling fins)
Compatibility:	Push-Pins & Mounting-Hooks
Fan size:	60x60x10mm
Rotational Speed (+/- 10%):	2200rpm
Acoustical Noise:	19dB(A)
Scope of Delivery:	Cooler, Fan, Mounting Parts, Thermal Paste, Installation Manual
Warranty:	3 Years

Packaging & Contents

The Chipchilla is shipped in a small plastic package with a light cardboard backing. In bright yellow lettering is the catchy name Chipchilla and other markings for the company name and website. On the back of the package you will find some features and dimensions for the Chipchilla. Since the package is clear you can get a great look at what you are buying.


When removing the backing if you were to take a moment to open it up you will find instructions to help you along with installing the cooler with either the mounting hooks or the push-pins onto chipsets with or without heat spreaders. In the package you will receive along with the cooler a set of push-pins, a foam spacer, and some thermal grease.

A Closer Look

Right away I notice how light in weight the cooler is. This is very good in the fact that it wont put any more tension on your chipset than your existing cooler. The Chipchilla has a very clean and simple look to it. Although it looks to be completely aluminum the two heat pipes are actually copper along with the base. There are thirty-six aluminum fins evenly spaced on this cooler. This is pretty impressive given the small size and should make a difference in the cooling ability.


While the base is of copper construction the mounting portion of the base is aluminum. Here you can get a good look at the mounting system when using the push-pins in which case we will be doing today. Notice that there are four screw holes in the base so that you may switch the location of the arms when mounting if need be. The fact that the arms can swivel and have elongated holes in them was great foresight on Coolink's part. This will aid in the many different mounting conditions that are inevitable and give the user a couple of different options for mounting. The ends of the heat pipes have very shiny and smooth solid cap on them which is a pleasing aesthetic change from other heatpipe coolers. And of course there is the obligatory company logo on the top fin of the cooler.


The 60mm fan that comes installed on the Chipchilla is blue in color and is attached to the fins by metal clips that are screwed into the back of the fan itself. Covering those said screws are black rubber pads. These pads sit in between the fins on the cooler and the fan. They will help absorb some of the vibration and overall help reduce noise. Notice also that the cooler is asymmetrical and that you may install the fan on either side of the cooler which can speed up install time.


On the base you will find a protective warning sticker which basically states the obvious. Once peeled off you will see the copper base which still has some minor marks.


Although the base is not very reflective it feels very smooth to touch. When I gave the base the razor blade test I was pleased by just how flat it was. Only the ends were starting to roll which is understandable and not really critical. The base is wide enough that there will be plenty of spare room anyway.