wiggy2k7

Hi everyone,

I want to buy one of the above coolers but cant decide which one i should go for... i currently have a Scythe Mine Rev B cooling my overclocked Q6600 (3.4GHz) but with the summer heat im seeing core temps of 63 - 67*C at max load, i would also like to overclock a bit more to like 3.5 - 3.6GHz as i know my CPU/MOBO can take it but my temps would be too high.

Which out of the 2 coolers above do you suggest i buy

Thanks

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killa_concept

It's really your call on how much you want to spend... I believe the OCZ Vendetta 2 performs marginally better but costs about $10 more... for that price, you could probably get the Xigmatek HDT-S1283, purchase a slightly better fan and get a bolt through kit for better pressure mounting... either way, you'll be making a great purchase

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Anth0789

Both a really similar. But for the price id go with the XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 I ordered one.

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wiggy2k7

Thanks for your reply's guys... ive just seen this review:

http://www.frostytech.com/articlevie...id=2279&page=5

That puts the Xigmatek quite a bit ahead of the vendetta

EDIT... but this 1 puts the vendetta ahead of the Xigmatek:

http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum...review-10.html

lol... i dont know which 1 to go for

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logan

This one puts the vendetta 2 in front as well.

http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.ph...d=45&Itemid=62

Just thought I'd give you some more input... although when it comes down to it... most of the time their only off by like a degree or so, and it will be hard to notice that most of the time.

Good luck on your purchase

Oh and I'd just go for whichever one I could get for cheaper at the time.

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Go with the Xigmatek, and buy the bolt thru kit. Installation was the easiest ever with the bolt thru kit. Temps haven't touched 38C on a stock E6300 load. Idles a good 31C

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wiggy2k7

Can you post a link to the bolt through kit.... the only thing with that is i'd have to take the MOBO out to fit it

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killa_concept

Thermalright Bolt Through Kit

Yeah, as I stated in my first post... the Xigmatek is a decent bit cheaper than the Vendetta 2... with the money you save by going with the 1283, you can purchase a bolt through and better fan

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onexero

HDT-S1283 vs. OCZ Vendetta 2 vs. TRUE






Its just too hard to tell which one is better. I'd suggest going with the cheapest one you can find...

kpo6969

Read about a small mod you may have to do with the TR
http://www.clunk.org.uk/forums/user-...pu-cooler.html

You can also just get the Xigmatek Crossbow kit that is made for the S1283:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835233019