Overall, it’s not the most refined base on visual inspection only, these days it’s making less of a difference other than pride. We’ll see how it performs in the tests.
The base-plate heatsink also includes the mounting screws already installed, very handy.
Test Setup
- Processor: Intel i7-6700K
- Motherboard: ASRock Z170 Extreme4
- Graphics: MSI GTX 970 GAMING Twin Frozr V
- Memory: 16GB Crucial Ballistix Sport LT DDR4 @2666Mhz
- Drives: Crucial MX200 500Gb
- PSU: EVGA 850W SuperNOVA G2
- Chassis: MicroCool Banchetto 101 Chassis
Software used for load tests and temperature capture;
- HWiNFO64
- AIDA64 Engineer
We ran the AIDA64 Engineer stability test in 30 minute batches and recorded the results. We used the Core Max result as there was typically a variance across the cores of a couple of degrees. We only selected the cache, FPU and CPU tests, so no other component would generate impacting heat during the tests. We always “run in” our CPU cooler installations, essential to maximizing the performance of the cooler before testing begins.
Turbo was enabled for the stock tests as we always do, this will take the 4.0Ghz to 4.20Ghz during the stress test.
BIOS Setting
We used the default PWM setting for the testing. The fan profile is bottom middle of the screenshot.
Sound Level Testing
We used a standard generic digital sound level meter at 15 inches. It is important to note we used the MicroCool Banchetto 101 Chassis for testing which is an open chassis. This means you are hearing the CPU coolers fan unobstructed.
Cryorig M9i Intel CPU Cooler Review
Package - 8
Performance - 8
Price - 8
Consumer Experience - 7.5
7.9
As a direct replacement for the stock Intel cooler, it's a very good choice. It's surprisingly good at managing temperatures and sound levels at stock settings, and with a CPU that doesn't produce 91W TDP stock, it's going to outperform the stock cooler in every-way.