arctic cooling is good too also smaller, had one before ... I like this becos i like the idea of fans blowing the mobo area and also ram so i get this...

i see that this topic is quite old...
anyway just got my CM GeminII and this is how it looks.

IMPORTANT: my rear fan is INLET and its CoolerMaster Silent 90CFM 120mm fan

Room Ambient Temp: 25
Idle: 43
Surfing Internet: 45-48
Gaming: 51-60

performer or poser?? its more to a poser than a performer to me

I have used this for over a year now, . how to do a proper cleaning to the CM Gemin II fins ?

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Added on February 5, 2009, 1:11 amAny recommended Cooler - air cool for the proc (C2D) , liquid cool is good but over budget, or a good budget entry level liquid cool

This post has been edited by KenLee: Feb 5 2009, 01:11 AM

nice cooler nice size ^^

yeah i try this thing once.....for me its really a poser with it 6 heatpipe and massive size.....anybody would thing it will perform great...but sadly tat wasnt the case....no wonder u can get it brand new now under rm100

on a plus side u can put 2 nice 12CM LED fan there to show off.......

GG

This post has been edited by Punish: Apr 1 2009, 08:39 AM

Gemini II has its pros and cons... i have used it with 2 fans for 1 year plus now, my average CPU temp is around 18-27C (speedfan reading and everest reading). For info, i'm using X2 5000 BE O/C to 3000Mhz, with Vcore moded. I would think this is good performance.

The important part when installing this kit is the interfacing surface between the CPU and this giant. As I'm using AM2+ socket, the existing MB sitting cannot fit this kit, i would need to remove the MB's HS sitting and place Gemini directly on the CPU. It was not a exact fit, i need to mod some sittings. Initially, i was getting 45-55C which was not acceptable. So much patience is required to mount it.

1 tip is use a good thermal paste, go for the higher range. It helps alot.

Pros : Good heat transfer kit, rather economical, looks good for modder.

Cons : Need patience for installation, bulky, may not suit all MB/Casing (need to check), need to add fans, some parts are chromed (might get rusty). Hard to clean and maintained.

That's my overview, to me i'm rather satisfied with it.

This post has been edited by Valkyrie: Apr 9 2009, 04:02 PM

how come i get a good temp? was on 3x after installing it drop to 27 - 29C previously using am2 7750+ BE now change to x240/270 cant remember but it went lower 24C/25C depending on our weather. never hit 40C even on load with my games. only my mobo will shoot up till 50C on load

gemni ii s here...


yep its cool... not fake

hi, i'm a very proud user of gemin II

try these my fren...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1mWZrSdrVU