what is the best air <extreme> cpu air cooler?

[MrPink]

i'm still iffy with the HDT method. For example, how would you lap that, or would you not even have to worry about it? Also, the small spaces between the heatpipes and the rest of the contact surface looks like it could get gummed up with old thermal paste. Though, that is being picky I admit, since how often do we reseat our HSFs?

Otherwise that OCZ Vendetta 2 was something I had never heard of before...rest assured it will find a home in my new system

[runawayprisoner]

Yeah, thermal paste will find a home in those places. But it's not that hard to lap an HDT HSF. Just lap it one direction... where we don't go against the valleys between the heatpipes.

As for how often I re-seat it... let's say... once or twice when I frst ordered a thing, then I'll lap it and re-seat it one last time.

[tuanming]

Originally Posted by runawayprisoner

The "king" has been dethroned a while ago.

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Current HSFs have a lot to offer, it seems. Although TRUE was good, TRUE is no match for some current 92nm HDT HSFs.

One review already claiming "king"? lol Do you know how many time TRUE was claimed king since it released? I don't know what you talking stating that other 92mm HDT HSFs beating the TRUE. I seen one test where they compared the first OCZ Vendetta against TRUE. The TRUE cools 7-9 C better than OCZVENT.

[skoreanime]

The TRUE is also one massive beast of a heatsink. It's best to check it even fits your case before ordering it (if you decide to) MrPink. Although I did read and hear that a lot of TRUE's have pretty bad concaves right out of the box and give out abysmal performance unless you slop on a lot of thermal paste.

[MrPink]

Originally Posted by skoreanime

The TRUE is also one massive beast of a heatsink. It's best to check it even fits your case before ordering it (if you decide to) MrPink. Although I did read and hear that a lot of TRUE's have pretty bad concaves right out of the box and give out abysmal performance unless you slop on a lot of thermal paste.

Yeah, no worries about space, I plan on getting a Coolermaster COSMOS. But concerning the TRUE, I'll probably pass on it. Its between the ZeroTherm Nirvana, or the OCZ Vendetta 2. I've read several reviews on both of those HSF, and I don't think they are that far apart in terms of cooling ability.

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both Nirvana reviews

[runawayprisoner]

Originally Posted by tuanming

One review already claiming "king"? lol Do you know how many time TRUE was claimed king since it released? I don't know what you talking stating that other 92mm HDT HSFs beating the TRUE. I seen one test where they compared the first OCZ Vendetta against TRUE. The TRUE cools 7-9 C better than OCZVENT.

Xigmatek Intel LGA775 Heatsink Temperature Comparisons - HDT-S1283 FrostyTech Review

That was OCZ Vendetta 1. Just the price alone would have dethroned TRUE. $55 for a heatsink only versus $40 for a heatsink complete with fan, and if you slap a better fan on either, the results would be very... different.

OCZ Vendetta 2 Review » Page 4 - Testing - Overclockers Club

Time for some HDT love at low prices.

[tuanming]

Originally Posted by skoreanime

The TRUE is also one massive beast of a heatsink. It's best to check it even fits your case before ordering it (if you decide to) MrPink. Although I did read and hear that a lot of TRUE's have pretty bad concaves right out of the box and give out abysmal performance unless you slop on a lot of thermal paste.

Where have you been reading and heard? Have you ever read one of those dozen of reviews where they awards and accolades the TRUE? Did you know that the edges of an Intel processor are rounded, not completely flat.

Originally Posted by runawayprisoner

Xigmatek Intel LGA775 Heatsink Temperature Comparisons - HDT-S1283 FrostyTech Review

That was OCZ Vendetta 1. Just the price alone would have dethroned TRUE. $55 for a heatsink only versus $40 for a heatsink complete with fan, and if you slap a better fan on either, the results would be very... different.

OCZ Vendetta 2 Review » Page 4 - Testing - Overclockers Club

Time for some HDT love at low prices.

To get the best out of the TRUE you'd need a good 120mm fan that does 70 CFM or higher. "Quality" and performance comes at a price when one's demand extreme air cooling. You know, I "might" just buy one and test it on the my system with everything the same except for the cpu cooler. And return it after I'm done with testing.

[Fadingz]

I still prefer Nirvana, which I just bought XD
it's cheap and it is among the top :]
for a market with many competitive products, the quality of the top few products are almost identical; consequently, just buy the 'cheapest' one XD

[MrPink]

Yeah, I think the Nirvana is much more attractive than the Vendetta 2. Even though the case I'll be getting won't have a side window.

Sigh...

It'll probably be a split decision between the Vendetta 2/Nirvana/TRUE, all 3 of those products are exceptional

[runawayprisoner]

Be aware that most of the time, you'll need to lap the TRUE for better results.

[Phil]

or just hook it to your air conditioning system for the best results.

[runawayprisoner]

That's called chilled-air. It's not really necessary, though... and the bills are going to give you a heart attack.

[skoreanime]

Originally Posted by tuanming

Where have you been reading and heard? Have you ever read one of those dozen of reviews where they awards and accolades the TRUE? Did you know that the edges of an Intel processor are rounded, not completely flat.

This was months ago when I was looking for a new CPU cooler myself. Can't for the love of me remember which site it was on, but it had screenshots proving just how concaved the TRUE was, not just the CPU IHS. They even made a complete separate article using that same TRUE to show people on how to lap a heatsink. Too late and tired for me to google, but if you're willing to, go right ahead

[runawayprisoner]

Oh yeah, and for those who were interested in the Scythe Orochi.

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...1&d=1206933634

Calling the thing big was... an under-statement.