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Old 02-24-09   #41 (permalink)
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yeah it would be nice to see one HDT in their also just for a comparison
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say whahttt???

and thats coming from someone with a TRUE
I have to back up ddanko here ...

I'm also a TRUE owner, lapped and with dual fans ...

But I consider the top end Noctua cooler to be just as good ...

I've not owned one but I've read a gazillion reviews and it's in the same league as the TRUE for sure.

YMMV.

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yeah it would be nice to see one HDT in their also just for a comparison
Yeah it would...anyone out there with one i could loan? One with a backplate preferably!
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Damn, if I still lived in Cali, I'd be glad to lend you my Xig.

Also, instead of using an San Ace fan, maybe use something more commonly available like a Panaflo or YT SH12......
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Damn, if I still lived in Cali, I'd be glad to lend you my Xig.

Also, instead of using an San Ace fan, maybe use something more commonly available like a Panaflo or YT SH12......
I want the "high end" fan to be pretty much the best it can be. That way there's a clear winner, plus, there's some panaflos and deltas with similar airflow and static pressure, they're just louder/not the same quality.
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I have the noc and xiggy, noctua hsf shock the hell out me when I install it.

Real temp idle @ 39,39,24,29 that is used to be my wc temp when my swiftech H2O 220 leaked on me 2 times.

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Throw a S1283 or a Vendetta 2 into your testing!
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It would best be tested outside of a case due to less variables.
Every case is different and that ultimately will affect final results. That's one reason test reports vary and come up with different winners and results.
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Most reviews show them within 1-2C.

The benefit to Noctua is no lapping is *needed, and includes a wonderful fan.

A TRUE may perform 1-2C better, but you need to lap it, plus you have the cost of the fan on top of that. The TRUE is about the same cost as teh Noctua, but you have to buy a fan for the TRUE.
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