The Civetta itself feels very small and lightweight – perfect for HTPC users. The 92mm fan is capable of a speed range of 800-2,800 RPM and is controlled by a 4-pin PWM connector with multi-coloured fan lead. Alpenföhn claim 32.83 dbA to be the maximum noise output of the fan itself.
The Alpenföhn logo as well as a pattern is embossed onto the pinnacle of the heatsink. Unique grooves in the fin array should enhance and optimise the fan’s airflow allowing it to create a good compromise between noise and necessary airflow.
The dense aluminium fin array is likely to require a significant amount of airflow from the 92mm fan as soon as the heat of a CPU load is applied.
Alpenföhn use an interesting design on top of the base which is unlikely to alter performance, but does allow the necessary AMD kit to be easily attached. The 2 screw holes are the points at which you will securely attach your Intel installation apparatus.
A well-finished H.D.T. base should allow optimal heat transfer from the CPU heatspreader to copper heatpipes and henceforth aluminium fin array. The large gaps between each heatpipe should ensure that the heat load of a CPU sporting a large heatspreader is distributed evenly.
