Performance Results and Conclusion
| Test Platform | |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-6800K |
| Motherboard | EVGA X99 Micro2 |
| Memory | HyperX Fury 16GB (4x4GB) 2400 MHz DDR4 |
| Graphics Card | XFX AMD Radeon 5450 (Fanless) |
| Storage | OCZ Vertex 460 120GB SSD |
| Power Supply | Corsair TX 650W PSU |
| OS | Windows 8.1 64-bit |
Temperatures
Very impressive performance from this $42 cooler, and even better once the second fan is added. The dual-fan setup doesn't just hold its own against the group from our recent tower air cooler roundup, it matches the leading Noctua NH-D14 under stress, falling just short under standard CPU load!
So how did the JUSTICE fare with the overclocked CPU?
The stock performance was no fluke! The second fan allows the JUSTICE to nearly match the NH-D14 again, edging it out in load performance but falling just short when fully stressed. The single-fan results are still impressive, matching the Le Grand Macho RT in everything but idle temps!
Noise Levels
Here we have the only concession, as noise levels can't match the larger coolers in the group. It does outperform the Hyper 212 EVO even with both fans spinning at full speed under load. I'm impressed!
Conclusion
The JUSTICE performed beyond my expectations, with outstanding temps even when stressed with an overclocked 6-core load. The second fan provided by REEVEN allowed this cooler to put up some of the best cooling numbers we've seen from an air cooler to date, though that fan is a little harder to find, with no listing on Amazon or Newegg. (I did find a listing from Performance PCs, who currently stock this PWM version for $7.77.)
The powerful dual-fan setup would bring the total cost of the cooler to about $50, and considering it holds its own against the $80 NH-D14 SE2011 its a great option. While the performance does come with some added noise, the JUSTICE is not a loud cooler by any means, even with a second fan installed.
Bottom line: REEVEN's JUSTICE cooler can effectively match the most powerful air coolers I've tested to date when a second fan is added, and even so the total investment is still just $50. A very impressive cooler to say the least!
I’ve run my 212 evo with
I’ve run my 212 evo with push/pull and just push. I’d like to see some comparisons if other air coolers can do the same.
in stock at newegg for
in stock at newegg for $42
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAA093NV0606
Thanks for the review. Don’t
Thanks for the review. Don’t know when I would have heard about this cooler if not for this review. Amazing performance and amazing price to boot. I always have gone with the Noctua, but at this price and this level of performance, this is a very intriguing option.
The guys at HardOCP really
The guys at HardOCP really liked this cooler as well: http://www.hardocp.com/article/2016/07/18/reeven_justice_120mm_cpu_air_cooler_review/1#.V-7n_PArKUk
Gay air cooler is gay. Who
Gay air cooler is gay. Who air cools in 2016?
Air coolers have a much
Air coolers have a much better price-performance ratio and do not need a pump that may be subject to failure, as well as being a source of noise.
Who uses ‘gay’ as an insult
Who uses ‘gay’ as an insult in 2016?
Oh.
I do. Noctua NH d14 on one
I do. Noctua NH d14 on one and a cm hyper 212 evo on the other. I had a number of machines over time that I created water loops for, and I have used AIO water coolers. But who wants the fucking headache of a pump dying or a water leak when they can get almost identical performance from simple, no worry air coolers? Obviously a lot of people, but many will come back to air no doubt. It is even worse when you build machines for other people and the AIO dies.
Even water cooling uses air
Even water cooling uses air to remove heat.
people who dont water sprayed
people who dont water sprayed all in their machine cause of a leak.