Prolimatech Genesis CPU Cooler Review

👤by Sahil Mannick Comments 📅08-07-11
Packaging and Content


The front of the box

The Prolimatech Genesis comes packaged in a very large cardboard box. It is several leagues ahead of the quality of the Super Mega’s packaging so more protection is ensure. The theme follows on from the Super Mega and we see the reflective metallic foil depicting the ‘G’enesis emblem. As the front suggests, the Genesis is Super-Sized but light weight, reflecting the specifications detail on the last page. It also supports all Intel/AMD sockets currently. For some reason, Prolimatech thought it relevant to specify that the Genesis is indeed a CPU cooler as opposed to something else (a GPU cooler perhaps?). The box comes with a carrier handled, which for the size makes perfect sense for easy transportation.


The features

Since the back of the box follows the same design, we’ll have a look at the sides. On one side of the box, Prolimatech demonstrate the versatility of the Genesis through its support for both 120 and 140mm fans and its ability to cool more than just the CPU. It is also shown to be significantly lighter than the Super Mega and Megahalems at only 800g compared to over 900g in the latter two cases.


The specifications

On the other side, the specifications are listed including the dimensions, material, fan compatibility and an illustrations of the dimensions so potential buyers can visualise the size.


Opening the box

When opening the top, the first encounter is the Accessory pack containing all the relevant mounting mechanism and accessories. This is slotted nicely at the top of the heatsink within the foam cut-out.


Interior packaging

The heatsink is well packaged in a plastic bag enclosed on the side by foam which the Genesis slots nicely into. The base is also protected by foam so as not to damage the finish. The size is unlike a lot of previous coolers I have tested. It feels fairly light-weight when compared to the likes of the Noctua NH-D14 but its sheer width makes it look disproportionate in nature.


The bundle and moounting kit

Prolimatech have provided mounting kits for both AMD and Intel for a change. These include:

-The Genesis heatsink
-120/140mm fan wire clips x4
-PK-1 thermal compound tube
-Intel back-plate
-Custom LGA775 back-plate spacer
-O-rings x6
-Rivet nuts x4
-Double end studs with nut x4
-Screw nuts x4
-Aluminium strip adapters x2
-Aluminium mounting plate x1
-Spring loaded screws x2
-AMD back-plate
-AMD aluminium strip adapter
-AMD aluminium mounting plate
-AMD screw nuts x4
-AMD spring loaded screws x2
-User manual
-Prolimatech sticker

The installation components are constructed solidly to ensure that the cooler can be installed securely despite its weight. A nice addition is the thermal paste which again is a very good performer. Unlike with the Super Mega, only one type of spring loaded screws is provided, the other type providing 70lbs of pressure which is outside of Intel’s recommended specification anyway. The AMD kit comes pre-assembled so installation is very intuitive.



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