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flak-spammer · 10-09-09

No those results are pretty accurate see http://www.hardocp.com/article/2009/...roundup_q309/6 However hardocp uses a unique testing method that almost fully ensures accuracy.

Sparky6string · 10-09-09

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By you...I didn't mean YOU

I meant you as in Benchmarkreviews.com

I usually really like their reviews and it is a solid base to generally rank things but everything on their list with higher OC went down approximately 4-5c...Is OCZ Freeze the culprit to bring temps down that far even with 0.5v more against TX-3? I doubt it...which leads me to believe someone either got lazy and adjusted numbers or perhaps they learned to OC the i7 better

Gotchya. I hear you but like I said that doesn't bother me at all, so long as we see similar changes across the board. That's easy to chalk up to ambient or something similar. Now if there were major changes in the order of effectiveness then my faith would falter.

Shadowclock · 10-09-09

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Originally Posted by Sparky6string

Gotchya. I hear you but like I said that doesn't bother me at all, so long as we see similar changes across the board. That's easy to chalk up to ambient or something similar. Now if there were major changes in the order of effectiveness then my faith would falter.

Just debating...just to debate, but the chart says on the left side specifically that they are temps over ambient. I know I am talking to you but I am indirectly wondering what everyone else thinks about it as well

tipsycoma · 10-09-09

I love how my Mugen-2 is right up there with those 60 dollar coolers

Sparky6string · 10-09-09

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Originally Posted by Shadowclock

Just debating...just to debate, but the chart says on the left side specifically that they are temps over ambient. I know I am talking to you but I am indirectly wondering what everyone else thinks about it as well

You're right but I would imagine that if the ambient is higher then things change significantly for the coolers job. One change like that prompts many due to the laws of physics.

Shadowclock · 10-09-09

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Originally Posted by flak-spammer

No those results are pretty accurate see http://www.hardocp.com/article/2009/...roundup_q309/6 However hardocp uses a unique testing method that almost fully ensures accuracy.

Now I am just picking on these reviews....if you look at the Overclock chart and then at the apples to apples chart the difference between the TRUE and Megahalem goes practically to nothing but the TRUE doesn't come with a fan...so why did it take them to get to the Apples to Apples before they evened out in temps instead of having the TRUE cool better utilizing higher RPM in the first overclock chart? What fan was the TRUE using on the first chart if not the same as the Mega?

Sparky6string · 10-09-09

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Now I am just picking on these reviews....if you look at the Overclock chart and then at the apples to apples chart the difference between the TRUE and Megahalem goes practically to nothing but the TRUE doesn't come with a fan...so why did it take them to get to the Apples to Apples before they evened out in temps instead of having the TRUE cool better utilizing higher RPM in the first overclock chart? What fan was the TRUE using on the first chart if not the same as the Mega?

You're not picking on them, you're trying to accurately assess them. We should be doing that. And good point on that TRUE test.

Shadowclock · 10-09-09

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You're right but I would imagine that if the ambient is higher then things change significantly for the coolers job. One change like that prompts many due to the laws of physics.

I am curious about this: If say you did these tests under 20c ambient and your over ambient was 25c; what would happen if your tests were under 30c ambient? Your saying that the over ambient temp would be higher than 25c? Maybe it would be lower....anyone know?

Basically, if your ambient raises does your distance from ambient raise as well?

sLowEnd · 10-09-09

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Originally Posted by Sparky6string

Source?

Shall I repeat myself?

The Cogage True Spirit is nothing this
http://www.thermalright.com/new_a_pa...ler_u120a.html
(Yeah Ultra 120, not Ultra 120 Extreme)

Except it's heatpipes are not nickel plated and it's fins are not soldered on.
It's a cost cut version.

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Also, read the review you posted >.>

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For absolute performance my recommendation goes to the Prolimatech Megahalems. This product is designed by former Thermalright engineers, and takes the best aspects into consideration to produce one phenomenal product. The mounting base is unparalleled by any other I've ever tested, and delivers extraordinary contact surface pressure between the processor and polished finish on the Megahalems. As of October 2009 the ProlimaTech Megahalems was available at FrozenCPU for $65. Make sure to add two Yate Loon D12SH-12 fans in a push-pull configuration for $7 each, and you'll find that only chilled liquid cooling can outperform it.

Another option is the Thermalright Ultra-120 eXtreme (TRUE) for $60, or the TRUE Black Ultra-120 eXtreme for $75. Add the same two Yate Loon D12SH-12 fans in a push-pull configuration for $7 each along with the $6 Thermalright Fan Bracket, and you'll be ready for some high-temperature overclocking.

Since the Scythe Mugen 2 SCMG-2000 kit is available at NewEgg for $34.99, and it comes with a strong bolt-through mounting kit and Scythe Slip-Stream fan, there's really very little additional cost to consider. The Mugen-II worked great in stock form, but overclockers will definitely want to upgrade the fan and possibly use a push/pull combination to drive air through the massive heatsink. Of all the 'large' heatsinks tests, the SCMG-2000 kit offers the best value.

The Xigmatek Thor's Hammer S126384 is available from NewEgg for $65, which includes the CrossBow ACK-I7363 mounting system with the CAC-SXHH7-U01 kit and allows two 120mm fans of either 25mm or 35mm depths. Thor's Hammer can handle two 120mm fans, and my pick would be the Yate Loon D12SH-12 fans in a push-pull configuration for $7 each.

Obviously the Thermalright Cogage TRUE Spirit is an excellent choice, but four heat-pipe rods limit the thermal range this cooler can handle compared to more robust coolers. You'll want a better fan (or two), and the aftermarket Thermalright LGA1366 Bolt-Thru Kit for an extra $10, but there's certainly some performance to be had from the TRUE Spirit.

WarlordOne · 10-09-09

I have one and its great. Since its limited to lga 1366 a lot of people don't buy them. That plus the mounting turns some off as well. Its a great cooler at a great price.

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