Both coolers (ie the Freezer 7 Pro Rev2 / Freezer 64 Pro PWM) are in AM3 systems in my application.
So far I have always the Freezer 64 Pro PWM installed, but this time decided to "Try" for the 7 Pro Rev2.
The review applies only to AM2 + or AM3 systems
Assembly:
The Mona days when F7 becomes quite fiddly. First, the fan has to be removed. Then 2 retaining clips are screwed to the radiator, then hooked loosely at the base and then tightened using the same screws. After installing the fan again. The whole procedure is quite fiddly, but the cooler sits firmly bomb.
When F64 the matter is much simpler. Unpack, put on the base, hook clamps and clamp via lever. No screws, fans stay tuned.
Both coolers the MB must not be removed as long as the normal retention module was not removed earlier because of another cooler.
Quite significant plus for the F64
Cooling capacity:
The PCs used the cooler absolutely equivalent (same processors, same housing). The ° -numbers usually differ by 1-2 ° but that normal variations are so I can not attribute the coolers. My AthlonIIX2 640 comes under full load at 51-54 °. The same image in both coolers.
Volume:
Because obviously the same fan used is no distinction to be heard. (Both are in my view very quiet and only by large 120mm fan to beat)
Miscellaneous: Both coolers have a different orientation on the board. In a normal case of F7 is directed upward, the fan blows the warm air toward the power supply. The F64 is aligned laterally, the warm air is blown toward the rear cover. Depending on the housing type and possibly existing backplane fans one of the two coolers is better to take full advantage.
When F7 all fins are straight. The F64 also has guided at the bottom of downward curved slats so the air on the voltage transformer on the mainboard. Clear Plus also here for the F64.
Conclusion:
For installation on AM2 / 3 boards the Freezer 64 Pro PWM is much better suited. Easier mounting "Mitkühlung" the voltage transformer, with the same performance figures as the F7.
The F7 I would just take again if it is to be an isolated case is in the only the AC adapter used for hot air exhaust. Due to the mounting direction here the F7 is preferable.
