What we did like:

The biggest selling point of the Amanda cooler is its performance, which is truly outstanding. It can easily rival any conventional air cooler with ease. Not only that, but it is silent while at it too! The two fans spin at only 1500RPM, allowing the cooler to be barely audible at a close distance. The Amanda looks very good, partly due to the size which is surely impressive, but also because of the design and the silver bladed fans.

What we did not like:

The problem with this cooler is the incredible size and weight. It is a massive cooler which will not fit inside any small case and weighs over 1Kgr. If you move your PC often (e.g. Lanparties) that can be quite a problem. Additionally there is the high power consumption associated with a TEC, but with Titan’s clever selection of a low power TEC and the clever power management this particular problem is minimized. Another downside will be the cooler’s price, which quite possibly makes the Amanda the most expensive air cooler currently available.

Who would we recommend it to:

The Amanda is designed primarily with enthusiasts and over clockers in mind. Of course anyone can use it, but it will be over clockers not wishing to delve into water or phase cooling who will really appreciate this behemoth unit. The cooler is also one of the quietest we have had in our labs so this is another hugely strong selling point for anyone contemplating a purchase.

Considering the above, we believe that the Amanda is definitely worthy of our ShortList Award. It has it’s share of drawbacks, but the performance is nothing short of impressive.

What do these awards mean?

The average price of the Titan’s Amanda TEC cooler is 95€ in EU at the time of this review.