Dynatron A48G 70mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler

Pros: No

Cons: The fan is very loud and my processor idles at 55 ºC.
I was expected at least 20 ºC cooler than that based on the previous one I was replacing. Also, when removing the heatsink to try a different one, the thermal paste was so sticky it pulled my processor straight out of the socket and bent two pins.

There are cheaper heatsinks available that outperform this one.

Pros: Simple Design, fairly cheap for an older style AM2 cooler, low profile, not as loud as people were making it out to be

Cons: Didn't fit *exactly* into previous bracket, but is nice and tight so didn't take an egg off.

Other Thoughts: I got this to replace my older AM2 Headsink. I read some reviews and people were complaining that it was very loud (due to it being a Server Heatsink). It isn't as loud as people are making it out to be. The only issue I had, is I used the underside Motherboard Bracket from my previous heatsink, so the screws didn't fit completely straight and was tough to get in. But when I got the screws it in, fit nicely and no wiggle at all.

The only other issue, was that the images show it coming with a Tube of CPU grease. It does NOT come with this tube, but a pad of grease already applied to the bottom of the heatsink, which is fine for me.

Temps were decent with this cooler, not much better over stock, but a nice replacement when mine broke (62 C average under load)

Pros: Solid Copper, Heavy, You can rotate the fan to blow a different direction

Cons: The black plate that the fan screws down to has the hole where the fan sucks air cut off-center. This means that while you can rotate the direction the fan blows, it won't be centered over the hole (And is probably less efficient then)

Other Thoughts: I'm getting about 34C idle with an Athlon II X4 e610 and arctic silver.

Pros: Real copper heatsink with a heavy duty blower, excellent heat dissipation for the size.

Cons: Loud, just barely fits in my 1U SuperMicro - but it does not scrape the top at all. Some might call it a 'perfect fit' but I was a little worried.

Other Thoughts: Only choice for cooling a 95W+ CPU in 1U.

Pros: I have bought 4 of these already to use in 1U servers I've built using the AM3 socket. Cheap, reliable, solid construction.

Cons: Super loud, but with something so cheap and small... that can be expected.

Other Thoughts: I will continue to buy more of these as a continue to build AM3 socket servers. They are cheap and efficient.

Pros: Let me clear something up for anyone who might be thrown off by the incredible number of people who are leaving negative reviews centered on the noise level of this fan:
Yes this fan IS loud BUT that's perfectly fine because it is intended (as indicated in the specs) as a SERVER fan NOT a fan for your home computer!

Cons: apparently it wasn't made clear enough in the specs that this fan is for a 1U rack server and not a home computer (though i got it pretty easily and fail to see how others missed it)

Other Thoughts: This fan works perfectly well in your 1U rack server but it would be way too noisy for a home system (which it was never designed for anyway)

Pros: .. its small.... yea small.. and it did keep system cool thats about all it has going for it

Cons: bought this for a personel build 2 years ago.. really wish i woulda looked around more.. this thing is freaking loud it does keep the system cool but it is loud as all **** definately not a recomend if yours into music .. or hearing somone talk

Pros: none

Cons: this cooler is definitely not worth it it is the loudest one i have ever owned and it didnt even cool as good as the stock one it replaced

Other Thoughts: dont waste your money

Pros: Small, fits anywhere half the height of amd stock cooler

Cons: Sounds like a jet engine seriously if there was a jet engine that small it would sound just like it.

Other Thoughts: keeps cool, overall good - 1 egg for noise, don't buy for a PC that you will be placing in a library,

Pros: Kept the CPU cool in a tight space. I had an ITX motherboard in a tiny case and it not only fit, but managed to keep the CPU running cool.

Cons: Nothing really, although I doubt it would be ideal for overclocking.