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Prolimatech Genesis CPU Cooler Review

We decided to compare the Prolimatech Genesis against 9 other CPU coolers from a variety of price ranges that we have previously had experience with. As the Genesis is supplied without fans but offers compatibility for both 120mm and 140mm fans, we decided to use a pair of Prolimatech’s Blue Vortex 14 fans. They are 140mm fans which operate at 1000 RPM and use a 3-pin connection. For more information on Prolimatech’s Blue Vortex 14 fans, please visit their webpage.

Testing method:

Stable recorded CPU temperatures from a 15 minute idle test
Stable recorded CPU temperatures from a 15 minute load test
The cooler’s fans are set at 100% speed unless otherwise stated
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
The temperature threshold we set before calling the test a fail is 65^oC above ambient but if the cooler manages to complete more than 75% of the test before rising above the 65^oC delta mark, we allow it to complete the test, provided it is capable
A +/- 1 degree Celsius margin of error is incorporated by our CPU/GPU temperature recording method
A +/- 0.1 degree Celsius margin of error is incorporated by our ambient temperature recording method

Test system:

MSI P67A-GD65
Intel Core i7 2600K
4GB DDR3 1600MHz
XFX Radeon HD 4870 1GB
128GB Kingston SSDnow V100 (OS)
Corsair TX650
NZXT Phantom Case
Supplied Prolimatech thermal paste

Comparison used:

Phanteks PH-TC14PE
Corsair H80
Corsair H100
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
Enermax ETS-T40-VD
Thermaltake Frio Advanced
Noctua NH-D14
Thermalright Silver Arrow
Prolimatech Megahalems (with 2 Prolimatech Blue Vortex 14 fans in push/pull configuration)