Gelid Tranquillo Rev.2 Quiet CPU Cooler Review

Test SetupWe decided to compare the Gelid Tranquillo Rev. 2 CPU cooler against a cooler that we have previously been very pleased with due its quiet operation and good performance, the ThermoLab Trinity.

Testing method:

• Stable recorded CPU temperature from a 15 minute idle test
• Stable recorded CPU temperature from a 15 minute load test
• The cooler’s fans are set at 100% speed unless otherwise stated
• Both tests are repeated with an overclocked processor
• All tests are repeated to check the consistency and reliability of the results
• Delta temperatures are used in the charts to provide more accurate results
• Maximum recorded noise output at 100% fan speed
• The supplied thermal paste is always used to make the results a fair interpretation of the cooler’s stock performance.

Test system:

• MSI P67A-GD65
• Intel Core i7 2600K
• 4GB Corsair Dominator DDR3 1600MHz
• XFX Radeon HD 4870 1GB with Arctic Cooling Accelero Twin Turbo Pro VGA Cooler
• 128GB Kingston SSDnow V100 (OS)
• Corsair TX650
• NZXT Phantom Case
• Gelid GC-2 thermal paste

Comparison used:

• ThermoLab Trinity with supplied ThermoLab thermal paste
• Overclocked to 4.4GHz @ 1.288V (1.240V BIOS) maximum

Software used:

• Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
• HWMonitor
• Prime95