Conclusion

Throughout out tests the Prometeia System not only yielded incredible performance scores, but also showed that high-end cooling can be something that is easy to install and safe to use. Overclocking results that was formerly only possible during quickly conducted attempts to break records, is now available as a 24/7 stable and trouble free operation. Thanks to the concept of the hermeticly insulated cell around the CPU-area, condensation isn’t a problem even when operating at below-zero temperatures.

Nevertheless there are some room for improvements: The PC-Case on the Prometeia is without doubt not everybody’s „cup of tea“ and although it is fairly easy to replace, it might for some people seem more attractive to obtain the unit without this Case in the first place. Moreover as mentioned earlier, a better finish of the Microfreezer would be welcomed – on both the surface of the Copper cooling head and the fixing of the Plastic Cover over the insulation. Although it cannot be considered a major quality issue, and both problems with relatively small effort can be overcome, these issues should not be present at all, on a product in this price range.

With the increased performance offered by this system, any Hardcore Overclocker can’t help feeling his heart beating a bit faster too, from pure excitement. When you consider a power consumption of +130W from the small surface of a DYE, it seems almost unrealistic to even consider using conventional means of Cooling. At such excessive heat emission even the thermal bridge and interface between the CPU and the Cooler become a major source of increased Core temperatures.

All in all we can only give Prometeia our warmest recommendations – if you have the necessary „pocket change“, and you are in need of some serious High-End flexible Cooling solution, you should go for this one without any further considerations. An order directly at Chip-Con will cost you around 500€ plus VAT and shipping. It should however be noted that possibly local representation here in Austria might be available within the nearest future.

We would like to thank Chip-Con for providing us with the Prometeia, and for their excellent and rapid support. We would also like to thank KK-Computer for providing us with the Kingston PC1066 RIMMs.