"With CPU core temperatures increasing substantially with each technological step, a need for a decent cooler is definately in order. Though the Chrome Orb does not perform as well as perhaps a peltier cooler would, for about $15 there isn't really much else you can ask for. When looking at this product from a price/performance standpoint, you can certainly understand why they are so popular. Through a simple and efficient design and through the use of good thermally conductive material, Thermaltake has a product that would interest both the casual user and the overclocker."