Apogee XT on 775

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xArchAngelZerox

Discussion Starter · Nov 28, 2009

I've been reading that the new Apogee XT beats the heatkiller 3.0, and that it is specifically optimized for the i7/i5 processors. I'm about to get my feet wet and am decided on a waterblock, and I'm curious as to wether this new Apogee is now the best waterblock for my q6600

Any ideas?

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DesertRat

· #2 · Nov 28, 2009

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The Apogee™ XT is shipped with a Universal hold-down plate and retention mechanism compatible with all IntelÂ® Core™ desktop processors: sockets LGA775, 1156, and 1366. All Apogee™ XT waterblocks shipped to retail channels after November 1st 2009 include the motherboard back-plates for sockets LGA1366 (Core™ i7) and 1156 (Core™ i5 and i7). The socket 775 motherboard back-plate is not included with the block and is mailed to users free of charge upon request.

from: http://www.swiftnets.com/products/Apogee-xt.asp

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xArchAngelZerox

Discussion Starter · #3 · Nov 28, 2009

Right, I wasn't questioning compatibility, but performance. Will it perform as well on the older quad core processors as it will on the i7s?

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DesertRat

· #4 · Nov 28, 2009

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Originally Posted by xArchAngelZerox

Right, I wasn't questioning compatibility, but performance. Will it perform as well on the older quad core processors as it will on the i7s?

I can't imagine why not. i7s are high-wattage CPUs OC'd as are q6600s. There's nothing particularly different between the two in a thermal-dynamic sense that I can think of. Does a TRUE or Megahalems do worse on a Q6600 vs an i7?

Only thing I can think of that'd adversely affect performance was if the LGA775 mounting would be of a poorer design than the LGA1156/1366 design.

edit: actually Swiftech says it's optimized for all LGA intel CPUs, if you want to follow the advertising.

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* Mechanical Design

Mechanical design of the copper base plate is optimized for IntelÂ® socket LGA 771, 775, 1156 and 1366. The topographically mapped mating surface has been considerably enhanced to yield dominating results with IntelÂ® socket LGA 1156 and 1366 processors. Other types of processors such as AMDÂ® socket F, AM2, AM3 and 940 may also benefit from the enhanced contact area.

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xArchAngelZerox

Discussion Starter · #5 · Nov 28, 2009

Thanks, just wanted to be sure before I spent the extra money.

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06si

· #6 · Nov 28, 2009

I would recommend the HK 3.0 because there are a lot of defects on the XT. Trust me I have one and Swiftech wouldn't replace it.
Here is the thread to prove it http://www.overclock.net/water-cooli...ontrol-10.html

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xArchAngelZerox

Discussion Starter · #7 · Nov 28, 2009

Where can I find an HK 3.0 for 775? The only one i see is this one..

http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/heatkillerlt775.html

what does the LT stand for?

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ChielScape

· #8 · Nov 28, 2009

Lite. Its the exact same block with a delrin top instead of a copper one. performance is identical, all differences in testing are to be attributed to errors in measurements.

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xArchAngelZerox

Discussion Starter · #9 · Nov 28, 2009

Ah. So will I need a back plate or anything else to go with the block?

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_AKIMbO_

· #10 · Nov 29, 2009

You don't per se need a backplate to go with the HK on a 775 platform. However, a backplate will help in applying even pressure against the face of the CPU.

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xArchAngelZerox

Discussion Starter · #11 · Nov 29, 2009

This may be a stupid question, but I already have a back plate for my xigmatek air cooler now...do I need to get one specifically for the HK?

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DesertRat

· #12 · Nov 29, 2009

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Originally Posted by xArchAngelZerox

This may be a stupid question, but I already have a back plate for my xigmatek air cooler now...do I need to get one specifically for the HK?

unless the threads differ, i'd say no. i'm no WCer tho.

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olympiawa

· #13 · Nov 29, 2009

I used the back plate from my old Zalman HS for my XT. BTW I did see a few defects but I'm still happy with the temps. However, I'm disapointed in Swiftech's QC, really hope it improves. The XT is a nice block and $20 cheaper than the HK with "better" performance. I say "better" because its like 1C.

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