Rosewill RCX-Z5 CPU Cooler

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[bill_bright]

Re: Rosewill RCX-Z5 CPU Cooler

I think it should be noted in this Rosewill cooler review (and all 3rd party cooler reviews, for that matter) that using a 3rd party cooler on retail (not OEM) versions of Intel and AMD CPUs voids the warranty!!!! Certainly, this is not a concern for many enthusiasts, but it is a concern for many others, and they should be made aware of it. JMHO.

Intel CPU Warranty Information (my bold added)

and the accompanying thermal solution)... ... if the Product is properly used and installed, for a period of three (3) years. This Limited Warranty does NOT cover:

abnormal electrical, mechanical or environmental conditions, usage not in accordance with product instructions, misuse, neglect, alterationmodified or operated outside of Intel's publicly available specifications

AMD CPU Warranty Information (their bold)

AMD is more straightforward on their page where it says the following concerning their retail, Processor In A Box (PIB), versions of their CPUs:

This Limited Warranty shall be null and void if the AMD microprocessor which is the subject of this Limited Warranty is used with any heatsink/fan other than the one provided herewith.

The good news is since both AMD and Intel warranty their boxed CPUs for three years, and since replacing them at their cost is not something they want to do, both make excellent cooling solutions both in terms of cooling abilities, but also in noise levels.

[PrairieDawg]

Re: Rosewill RCX-Z5 CPU Cooler

....and when I return my cpu how are they going to know what cooler was on it when it fried?