Reviewers Liked
- Premium build quality, Very high performance for its size, Low noise output from the 92 mm fan, Easy to use software
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Cost, Usefulness depends on specific usage scenarios
Phononic HEX 2.0 Thermoelectric
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Expert reviews and ratings
So what did we think of the Phononic HEX 2.0 Thermoelectric CPU cooler? We think it's an amazing product, well put together and has some seriously cool technology. More than that, it performs really well in the tests, not the best by far but certainly...
By hardwareslave.com onThe Hex 2.0 from Phononic is not your typical CPU cooler. It functions as both a thermoelectric cooler (TEC) - which you may also know as a Peltier cooler - and as a standard heatsink/fan, depending on CPU load. It offers a small footprint for placement...
By PCPer onAs we said in the introduction, the Hex 2.0 is something a little bit different, as although it may resemble a traditional tower cooler, it's actually a Thermoelectric cooler (TEC) or, if you prefer, a Thermoelectric pump or Peltier device, so called...
By Overclock3D onThe most distinct advantage of the Phononic HEX 2.0 is its size. The 12.5 cm tall cooler can easily fit in narrow cases, even some Mini-ITX and desktop designs. When space is an issue and neither large air or liquid coolers are an option, the Phononic...
By AnandTech onThe HEX 2.0 may be the most elegant TEC-based CPU cooler we've tested, but users who want its combination of cooling, controllability and size will pay a premium for that additional elegance. $149.99 Newegg MOREBest CPU Cooling MOREAll...
By Tom's Hardware UK onOn trouvait que le marché du ventirad stagnait l'an passé, en raison du manque de nouveauté et d'inspiration des acteurs du segment. C'était sans compter sur Phononic, généralement présent dans le milieu industriel et qui compte bien profiter du marché...
By Le comptoir du hardware
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Proposé à un tarif de 125€ le Phononic Hex 2.0 n'est pas donné, loin de là, mais il fallait s'y attendre avec une technologie comme celle-ci, si vous cherchez un produit sortant de l'ordinaire alors il remplira parfaitement son rôle, pour les autres qui...
By conseil-config.com
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HEX 2.0, conclusionPhononic propose avec son HEX 2.0 l'union de deux technologies, l'AirCooling et l'effet Peltier, pour refroidir un processeur. Ce ventirad tour propose une finition travaillée (revêtement « nickel » généralisé) avec un style unique et...
By GinjFo
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Frankly speaking, the Hex 2.0 is a tough cooler to recommend for most people, primarily because the cost is so high relative to the performance it offers in most situations. If you're not space-limited, even a super high-end air-cooler like the Noctua...
By Bit-tech.net on"Gute Ideen sind allein nicht viel wert" könnte das abschließende Fazit des Phononic HEX 2.0 lauten. Trotz aller Bemühungen Aufschwung in den stagnierenden Kühlermarkt zu bringen, versagt der Kühler leider bei seiner primären Aufgabe. Das ist besonders...
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