Enermax has announced the impending launch of a redesigned ETS-N30 tower heatsink, imaginatively dubbed the ETS-N30-II, with what it claims is improved performance and the ability to cool processors up to a 150W thermal design profile (TDP).
Designed for micro-ATX and mini-ITX systems with limited clearance for RAM modules, the ETS-N30-II has its three 6mm heatpipes laid out in an asymmetrical fashion which pushes the body of the heatsink towards the rear IO area of the motherboard - meaning, the company claims, complete compatibility with even the largest of RAM modules on even the smallest of motherboards. Coupled with a 137.2mm overall height, the company is clearly pushing the new model for those with high-performance processors in more cramped cases.
To keep chips cool, Enermax has put a pair of its patented designs into the ETS-N30-II: the Vortex Generator Flow design redirects airflow through the rear side of the heatpipes, which traditionally sit in a dead zone without active cooling, while the Vacuum Effect Flow system claims to pull additional cool air in by producing a low-pressure zone around the heatsink's fin stack.
The company has confirmed two launch models for the ETS-N30-II: the ETS-N30R-TAA will include the company's Twister Bearing LED fan featuring 12 blue LEDs, while the ETS-N30R-HE swaps this out for a plain black fan with the added bonus of a bundled speed-reducing adapter to drop the stock 800-2,800rpm rotational speed down to 600-1,800rpm. Either fan attaches using the a one-clip bracket, which includes rubber to reduce vibration.
The new ETS-N30-II heatsinks are due to hit the UK channel in the first quarter of 2016, with pricing yet to be confirmed. More information is available on the official product page.
Designed for micro-ATX and mini-ITX systems with limited clearance for RAM modules, the ETS-N30-II has its three 6mm heatpipes laid out in an asymmetrical fashion which pushes the body of the heatsink towards the rear IO area of the motherboard - meaning, the company claims, complete compatibility with even the largest of RAM modules on even the smallest of motherboards. Coupled with a 137.2mm overall height, the company is clearly pushing the new model for those with high-performance processors in more cramped cases.
To keep chips cool, Enermax has put a pair of its patented designs into the ETS-N30-II: the Vortex Generator Flow design redirects airflow through the rear side of the heatpipes, which traditionally sit in a dead zone without active cooling, while the Vacuum Effect Flow system claims to pull additional cool air in by producing a low-pressure zone around the heatsink's fin stack.
The company has confirmed two launch models for the ETS-N30-II: the ETS-N30R-TAA will include the company's Twister Bearing LED fan featuring 12 blue LEDs, while the ETS-N30R-HE swaps this out for a plain black fan with the added bonus of a bundled speed-reducing adapter to drop the stock 800-2,800rpm rotational speed down to 600-1,800rpm. Either fan attaches using the a one-clip bracket, which includes rubber to reduce vibration.
The new ETS-N30-II heatsinks are due to hit the UK channel in the first quarter of 2016, with pricing yet to be confirmed. More information is available on the official product page.
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