GlacialTech Alaska CPU Cooler Review

GlacialTech is known for their CPU coolers and other cooling products. They have recently released one of their latest coolers, the GlacialTech Alaska, which we have to review today. Packed with six, 6mm nickel coated heatpipes, fins with breathing effect, and multi-platform support, this cooler is sure to pack a punch. Read on further to see how well it performs in our tests and if it really fits up to par.

Special thanks to GlacialTech for providing us with the Alaska CPU Cooler to review.

Features

  • Six ¢6 mm high performance heat pipes with nickel coating
  • Fins with breathing effect
  • Copper base
  • High efficiency axial fan with PWM function
  • Multi-platforms (Intel LGA775, 1156, 1366, AMD AM2, AM3)
  • Easy to install

Specifications

CPU Compatibility/ CPU Clock Speed (max.)
Intel LGA775
Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor (Up to 95 watts)
Intel® Core™2 Extreme Processor (Up to 130 watts)
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor (Up to 65 watts)
Intel® Celeron® D Processor (Up to 86 watts)
Intel® Celeron® Processor (Up to 65 watts)
Intel LGA1156
Intel® Core™ i5 Processor (Up to 95 watts)
Intel® Core™ i3 Processor (Up to 73 watts)
Intel® Core™ i7 Processor (Up to 95 watts)
Intel LGA1366
Intel® Core™ i7 Processor (Up to 130 watts)
Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition (Up to 130 watts)
AMD
Athlon II X3 (Up to 2.9 GHz/95W/AM3)
Athlon™ II X4 (Up to 2.8 GHz/95W/AM3)
Phenom™ II X4 (Up to 3.4 GHz/140W/AM3, AM2+)
Phenom™ II X3 (Up to 2.8 GHz/95W/AM3)
Phenom™ II X2 (Up to 3.1 GHz/80W/AM3)
Phenom™ X4 (Up to 2.6 GHz/140W/ AM2+)
Phenom™ X3 (Up to 2.5 GHz/95W/ AM2+, 940)
Athlon™ II X2 (Up to 3 GHz/65W/ AM3)
Athlon™ X2 (Up to 3.2 GHz/125W/ AM2, AM2+, 939)
Athlon™ (Up to 2.8 GHz/89W/ AM2, 939, 754)
Sempron™ (Up to 2.7 GHz/62W/ AM2, AM3, 754)
Model Alaska
Cooler Dimension (mm) 130(W)x101(L)x156(H)
Cooler Weight (grams) 740
Fan Bearing Type Entering Bearing
Fan Rated Voltage DC 12 V
Fan Dimension (mm) 120 × 120 × 25
Fan Speed (RPM) PWM 700 (±300) ~1600 (±250)
Fan Air Flow (CFM) 55.7 at 100 % duty
Fan Power Consumption (Watt) 4.32(Max)
Fan Operating Voltage (Volt) 6.0~13.8
Fan Noise (dBA) 30 at 100 % duty
Interface Material IceTherm II

Packaging
The GlacialTech Alaska comes packed in a “cool” looking retail package, with a blue/white color scheme. In addition to the standard product information, there is also a picture of a snowboarder on the front of the box. The rear of the cubed box has the CPU compatibility.

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The two sides of the box cover the features and specifications, while the top of the box houses a handle for portability.

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The Alaska and all of the components included, come protected by simple cardboard padding.

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