Testseek.com have collected 19 expert reviews of the Zaward Vapor 120 ZCJ013 and the average rating is 88%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Zaward Vapor 120 ZCJ013.
February 2011
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The editors liked
Performance with stock/overclocked processor
Included fan has PWM function to keep the noise low
Compatible with AMD/Intel platforms
Excellent Cooling
AMD/Intel Compatible
Dual Fan Capability
Blue LED and PWM Fan Included
Great performance
Dimple fan and fins
Easy to install and very quiet
Universal socket support
Easy removal/installation of CPU after initial install
Multi directional fan and heat sink
Superb cooling efficiency.
Performance
Acceptable Noise Levels
H.D.T Base
Great Performance for its size/weight
Whisper-quiet in idle
Industrial looks
100% memory area clearance
Direct-touch heatpipes
Provision for second "pull" fan
The editors didn't like
Noise levels were average at full speed
Competition offers a better performance at lower price
Installation requires reading instructions and takes time
Great Performance for its size/weight, Whisper-quiet in idle, Industrial looks, 100% memory area clearance, Direct-touch heatpipes, Provision for second "pull" fan
Marginal idle cooling improvement, Lighting not very showy due to opaque fan parts
Zaward Vapor 120 wins my praise for a design in which innovations seem to have completely paid off. The Vapor 120, is able to squeeze in quite some heat dissipation area into a compact aluminum fin tower, and ventilate it with a high air-flow to RPM fa...
Having no contact with Zaward in the past i admit that I did not expect such performance levels from their Vapor 120 CPU Cooler. True it is not the best CPU Cooler out there, not even close, but taking into consideration its price tag and heat...
I would have never thought that this small, unassuming heatsink would be such a beast. It pulled better at-load scores than the rest of the competition. And since it's smaller, it was that much easier to install onto a motherboard that was still in the...
Abstract: Why do we overclock? It's really a very simple question, but one that has found new meaning over the years. It used to be that computer hardware enthusiasts had very few options when it came to choosing a processor, and building your own custom syste...
The Zaward Vapor 120 is an incredible cooler, beating out the other heatsinks in our lineup, and for good reason. Its increased surface area on the fins and high CFM fan are a great combo. Installation was incredibly easy, and the universal mounting ca...
Abstract: Although Zaward Vapor120 turned out the least efficient cooler in our today’s test session, even in quiet mode this product can ensure that the overclocked quad-core processor will run stably at 3.84 GHz under peak load. If you decide to buy Vapor120 intending to overclock your processor to its maximum, then..
Easy removal/installation of CPU after initial install; Multi directional fan and heat sink; Superb cooling efficiency.
Initial installation requires motherboard removal; Fan can be noisy at high speeds
The Zaward Vapor 120 is a new CPU Cooler with a breathable HDT (Heatpipe Direct Touch) heat sink and unique golf ball dimple design for added cooling area on the fins and quiet spinning fan blades. It sports support for all sorts of CPU types - AMD AM2...
Great performance, Dimple fan and fins, Easy to install and very quiet, Universal socket support
Blue LED fan, Sort of loud
When we first go the vapor 120 I was not sure of what to expect with the dimples on the fan and on the heat-sink fins. I was really doubtful of how well the dimples would improve the performance or the airflow. I can say that I was truly impressed wit...
Abstract: The latest trend in thin aluminum fin augmentation has been texturing the surface of the fin, bending small sections of the fin, changing the geometry of the leading/trailing edge, and dimpling the fin. More on this in a moment. ...
Abstract: While only two of the cooler's grabbed our attention as being "Highly Recommended", all of the others are definitely worth consideration for building a high performance, low noise socket 1156 system. The Zalman CNPS10X Quiet, Thermalright MUX-120, Zaward Vapor 120, and Thermaltake Silent 1156 are all worthy of the Bigbruin.com "Recommended" award.
