Vantec VP4-C7040 and VA4-C7040 Review - Conclusion page 2

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Results

Concerns

The major concern I had with the socket A Aeroflow was that the clip was a tad stiff the first time I installed it.  Once it was installed and removed once, it gave good tension without having to force the clip down to grab onto the teeth.  Too much pressure in the beginning just might give a crack on the core.  The concern I had with the socket 478 Aeroflow was that it did not give complete contact with the Intel heatspreader.  Although it did not harm performance, I believe that having a complete contact would give much better results.

    

Conclusion:

The Vantec Aeroflows are simply amazing.  Although the Swiftechs were not made to use 70mm fans, it was still able to beat out the Aeroflows, but only by a small margin.  The great built and quality of the Aeroflows make the heat sink a definite buy.  Did I get a personal favorite?  No.  But I sure will recommend it to everyone. 

Pros/Cons

Vantec Aeroflow VA4-C7040: (AMD Version)

Pros: 

1. Awesome looks

2. Awesome performance

3. Great design with the use of fan

4. Light, would be ideal for LAN gamers

5. Easy to install

Cons:

1. Not much options in fans, 70mm fans are hard to find

2. Loud, but bearable

3. Clip a bit stiff during first time installation

4. Uses traditional clip design

Rating:  9/10

Vantec Aeroflow VP4-C7040: (Intel Version)

Pros:

1. Awesome looks

2. Awesome performance

3. Great design with the use of fan

4. Light, would be ideal for LAN gamers

5. Easy to install

6. Uses one single clip instead of the two separate clips I've been seeing

Cons:

1. Not much options in fans, 70mm fans are hard to find

2. Loud, but bearable

3. Does not make full contact with CPU, hurts performance

Rating:  8.5/10

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