Stock cooling solutions rarely satisfy advanced PC users, even if the system is not intended for heavy workloads or overclocking. Stock coolers are perfectly suited for their intended purpose, but often they are simply too loud or the user feels uncomfortable with the operating temperature of the system. On the other hand, it may be as flashy as a giant air cooler or liquid cooling solution, but for users who want a cost-effective and practical solution because most of the market is run on a limited budget. It is clear that it is configured.
In today’s review, we’ll take a look at the Fera 5 Tower CPU cooler on Silentium PCs. SilentiumPC is a Polish company founded in 2007 that sold only a few case fans modestly at the time. The company has grown significantly over the last decade and now has a remarkable PC cooling and power supply product that has established a significant presence in the European and UK markets.
The main focus of Silentium PCs is to design and manufacture products with very good price-to-performance ratios, that is, low-cost products for the mainstream market. Although they have some high-end designs, the company has a much stronger focus on large (and highly competitive) mainstream markets. The Fera 5 CPU cooler tested in this review embodies the company’s ideals, and the Silentium PC lists the great features of the coolers sold around. 30 euros..
Packaging and bundling
I received the Fera5 CPU cooler in a simple cardboard box with limited artwork. Its walls are thin and thin, but the cooler is so lightweight that it must provide adequate transport protection. A photo of the cooler itself decorates the front of the box. A wealth of information about the cooler is printed on all sides of the box.
As expected from products in this price range, the company supplies only the basic parts needed to install and operate the cooler. Only the mounting hardware, syringes with plenty of thermal grease for multiple applications, and installation instructions were found in the box.
SilentiumPC Fera5 CPU Cooler
The SilentiumPC Fera 5 is a standard single tower cooler with four copper heat pipes that transfer heat energy from a small base to an aluminum fin array. It is 155 mm (6.1 inches) high and must be fitted with at least a standard ATX case. The design of the Fera 5 is fairly simple, and the plastic top cover is the only highlight that makes it stand out from the crowd.
A closer look at the cooler fins reveals the edges of the saw teeth. This is a popular method for today’s designers, as it is a proven method for reducing noise slightly. The fins are pressed against the heat pipe and feel a little flimsy, but you can see that the cooler’s mechanical strength is generally sufficient. The direction of air flow is stamped on the plastic cover of the cooler.
Turning the cooler upside down reveals the design of the direct contact heat pipe. This means that the heat pipe is in direct contact with the CPU shim and the aluminum part of the base is present only due to the mechanical agglomeration of the structure. The 6 mm heat pipe is unplated and can darken over time due to surface corrosion.
The contact surface is not machined to a perfect mirror finish, but it is very smooth and flat. However, it is important to note that the contact surface is very small and is only 27mm long and wide. It’s smaller than most CPU heat speeders, but because the die is entirely within the 27mm x 27mm area, it can be declared an acceptable border for sockets 11xx / 12xx and AM4 processors. On the other hand, the LGA1700 needs a little attention. The chip package is larger, but the current AlderLake silicon is only about 20.5mm in the longest direction, so it fits within the boundaries of Fera 5. Beyond that, it’s hard to imagine Intel making a 27mm high consumer die. The LGA1700 certainly has space to do so.
Ultimately, the Fera 5 base is big enough for all current consumer CPUs. However, we do not recommend installing a cooler on a CPU with a larger die.
The Silentium PC contains a single Fluctus 120 PWM fan with Fera 5, or two identical fans with dual fan versions. This is a very high quality hydrodynamic bearing (FDB) engine fan with blades modified to minimize turbulence noise. According to the company, this is a high voltage fan designed for very restrictive applications. Actual test numbers have not been published, but the fan’s multi-blade design suggests that this is not designed for maximum static pressure, but a balanced airflow and pressure product.
