Introduction

Not so long ago we gotten introduced to Spire and their strategic and focus towards quality cooling solutions. Spire is no stranger when it comes to cooling solutions and definitely has the knowledge to create and supply decent cooling products. With today's high-speed processors functioning at an unprecedented speed and output, the demand for better and more reliable cooling solutions has become one of the most important issues in the computer industry today. As a premier manufacturer of high quality cooling solutions, Spire is able to meet the demands of the computer industry by providing competitively priced products and lifetime warranty.

This time around, we're taking a close look at one of their well known creations, the CoolGate heatpipe cooler. The CoolGate CPU cooler is specifically designed for high performance applications. It uses vertical dual heatpipes to transport heat away from the CPU. The concept of heatpipes has become quite interesting for any cooling application. Spire has adopted this technology to build a new range of high performance CPU coolers, and the CoolGate fits perfectly into that picture. The CoolGate CPU cooler applies heatpipe technology to elevate its cooling performance to the next level.

Spire CF450B0 CoolGate CPU Cooler

The Spire CoolGate CPU Cooler arrived in a sturdy retail box. The box clearly displays which Spire model is enclosed and gives a list of features. Not much box hype on this one, just the basics as it is. A good package to protect the enclosed items. The box on its own is fancy enough to attract potential buyers. Of course the most important is what is included within the Spire package...

By further looking at the package some extra information it provided on both sides. The main features are listed on one side and on the other side it lists what is included in the package. The remaining of the box is kept simple though professional. The blueish box on its own already does give you a cool feeling, or is that just me? Well on that we can't complain much a good box impression is the first step to get noticed.

Features

• Specially designed patented metal clip
• No risk of damage to other components
• Easy & user friendly installation and release
• Dual all copper heatpipes
• Reduces CPU temperature
• Improves processor & system stability
• Extends CPU life

Turning the box around shows us the back side of the package that comes with some installation details. These are quite limited, but installing a CPU cooler should be quite easy process. I guess that's all about the box, but not all about the CoolGate cooler. This package design is evidently aimed at the retail market. So let's open up the package and find out more.

Nice and tight. A well thought positioning of the CoolGate CPU cooler, protected by a soft plastic foam strip. At the top, when opening the box, we found a more detailed manual. All items of the bundle are well placed and can't move around in the box. The main item that attracts our attention is of course the heatsink itself.