| Tuesday, October 14 2008 |
Thermalright Ultra 120 has been one of the most successful high-performance air coolers. The company planned to release a pure-copper version of this cooler. The cooler will indeed hit shelves later this month, but only limited quantities would make it. The company plans to make only 2000 units of these, dismissing earlier reports of 3000. Its price could range between US $100~110. A full list of features has been issued.
Source: Expreview
- Use high quality copper material for consistent heat absorption and transfer.
- Utilizes six high quality 6mm heatpipes, strategically positioned to pick up the heat from the CPU.
- Proprietary bent winglet design to minimize airflow resistance.
- Heat pipes soldered to base (nickel plated) and fins for optimum heat transfer.
- Stack of 52 pieces of copper fins, the most over any other heatsinks in the market. Can be covered entirely by a 120mm fan to absorb all in-coming air flow.
- Vast compatibility list for multiple multi-core CPUs and platforms.
- Includes both bolt-thru-board retention mechanisms for Intel 775 and AMD AM2 (backplate included for both platforms).
- Includes two sets of fan wire clips for a duo-120mm fan installation (fans not included).
- Includes a new thermal paste called Chill Factor 2 for even better conductivity.
- Dimensions: L133 x W156 x H38 mm
- Weight: 1900 g
- Recommended Fan (120×25mm)
Source: Expreview
User comments
have there been any tests conducted on this cooler vs the other AL based coolers.
laying a bet that this will be the first cooler to successfully fracture a PCB substrate.
do want
by: tkpenalty;1016484lmao, requires a backplate.
laying a bet that this will be the first cooler to successfully fracture a PCB substrate.
a cooler i would certainly like. Forget the weight, its just damned sexy looking.
And I thought my Tuniq Tower was a heavy weight at 952g w/fan!
This this cooler is nearly twice as heavy without fans!
Looks good though.
This this cooler is nearly twice as heavy without fans!
Looks good though.
Aluminum is good enough for me, has close to the same conductivity as copper... at alot cheaper. Copper does look cool, but $100?!!?
The metal itself has a lot of value. Even if it won't function as intended a few years down the road, you could still sell it as scrap copper to a metal recycling firm and get some cash for it.
Its one sexy peace of hardware!!! :)
But seriously 1900g, its one heavy bastard too.
But seriously 1900g, its one heavy bastard too.
I wanna see if it can handle more heat output. There aren't any stats on heat output it can handle??
Holy crap, the regular TRUE only weighs 790g. So this is over 1100g of extra copper...and I thought the regular TRUE was heavy.
I know the big issue here is looks, but for a more practical design, I would have prefered a mix of aluminum and copper fins actually. To get a little more added benefit of the copper fins, while still keeping it at an acceptable weight.
I know the big issue here is looks, but for a more practical design, I would have prefered a mix of aluminum and copper fins actually. To get a little more added benefit of the copper fins, while still keeping it at an acceptable weight.
Me want.
Wow that thing is heavy, I wonder how that new TIM "chill factor 2" will turn out?
k, so $100 for a heatsink. $10~$20 for fans. Add in shipping . . . then say ****ck it and go liquid or something :laugh:
by: PVTCaboose1337;1016542
Aluminum is good enough for me, has close to the same conductivity as copper... at a lot cheaper. Copper does look cool, but $100?!!?
No doubt, almost go water for that...
Thing ways a ton, why not just use gold...
by: theJesus;1016798Some people will never go water because they don't like the idea of it so close to their computer. Personally i don't think i would ever buy this thing but i'm certain theres people out there that would.
k, so $100 for a heatsink. $10~$20 for fans. Add in shipping . . . then say ****ck it and go liquid or something :laugh:
by: magibeg;1016808
Some people will never go water because they don't like the idea of it so close to their computer. Personally i don't think i would ever buy this thing but i'm certain theres people out there that would.
For the BLING, because god only knows its not going to be any better than your average $40-$50 air cooler in all reality...
At least not to any extent that matters.
by: magibeg;1016808
Some people will never go water because they don't like the idea of it so close to their computer. Personally i don't think i would ever buy this thing but i'm certain theres people out there that would.
I didn't say water, I said "liquid or something". I won't go with a normal lc loop because I don't want to bother with setting it up and maintaining it. However, for ~$100, I got an all-in-one (pre-plumbed, etc.) liquid/tec cpu cooler just recently.
by: niko084;1016822
For the BLING, because god only knows its not going to be any better than your average $40-$50 air cooler in all reality...
At least not to any extent that matters.
Exactly, the only reason I would ever buy this is because it looks sexy :laugh:
Kind of ridiculous price and ridiculous weight, but if it floats your boat, Im happy for you.
Selling this at the height of coppers price still wouldnt net you $100.
Selling this at the height of coppers price still wouldnt net you $100.
by: WarEagleAU;1017243Ya kinda makes me want to get into the business of making them...
Kind of ridiculous price and ridiculous weight, but if it floats your boat, Im happy for you.
Selling this at the height of coppers price still wouldnt net you $100.
this is fun, here in argentina i have to wait 3 months to recive a black true, and now they announces the copper true:banghead::laugh:
by: WarEagleAU;1017243it's gonna be a beast
Kind of ridiculous price and ridiculous weight, but if it floats your boat, Im happy for you.
Selling this at the height of coppers price still wouldnt net you $100.
by: niko084;1016822what? are you crazy.
For the BLING, because god only knows its not going to be any better than your average $40-$50 air cooler in all reality...
At least not to any extent that matters.
by: trt740;1017435No... I'm realistic, what do you expect over another good cooler with a 120mm fan...
what? are you crazy.
Let's be honest here, my 92mm on my AC, with a 120mm behind it stays ice cold to the touch, it literally cannot move the heat fast enough to get rid of it any faster... So that one with 2 120s, would be pretty much a waste, it will move heat slightly faster, but honestly what are you going to drop from a pretty decent air cooler 1 maybe 2c in certain spots...
Far from worth $100, and not enough to make any difference, you're not going to pull any more overclock off that.
by: niko084;1017450better than what I get with my TRUEBLACK and under high voltage with a quad nothing but water can touch it.
No... I'm realistic, what do you expect over another good cooler with a 120mm fan...
Let's be honest here, my 92mm on my AC, with a 120mm behind it stays ice cold to the touch, it literally cannot move the heat fast enough to get rid of it any faster... So that one with 2 120s, would be pretty much a waste, it will move heat slightly faster, but honestly what are you going to drop from a pretty decent air cooler 1 maybe 2c in certain spots...
Far from worth $100, and not enough to make any difference, you're not going to pull any more overclock off that.
by: trt740;1017435
what? are you crazy.
Dude for that price, you can get a coolit eliminator which will undoubtedly perform better. From what I've seen, I think the eliminator is probably the best cpu cooler you can get for ~$100.
by: theJesus;1017655yes be we are talking a regular air cooler and a coolit eliminator is not a air cooler.
Dude for that price, you can get a coolit eliminator which will undoubtedly perform better. From what I've seen, I think the eliminator is probably the best cpu cooler you can get for ~$100.
man, nice!
by: trt740;1017716right, but does it really make a difference? my point is that the price for this particular air cooler is unjustified. the excuse that it's easy to setup doesn't really apply since the eliminator is all-in-one and pre-plumbed/sealed so it's just as easy and maintenance free.
yes be we are talking a regular air cooler and a coolit eliminator is not a air cooler.
coppppppppppppppppper=coooooooooooooooler
by: trt740;1017644Better sure, but not to any point that matters is my only point..
better than what I get with my TRUEBLACK and under high voltage with a quad nothing but water can touch it.
It's like sure technically 4-4-4-12 ram timings is "better" but are you going to "see" the difference over 5-5-5-15? Highly doubtful except in benchmarks...
by: niko084;1018247there is also buying something for it's quality and then performance.
Better sure, but not to any point that matters is my only point..
It's like sure technically 4-4-4-12 ram timings is "better" but are you going to "see" the difference over 5-5-5-15? Highly doubtful except in benchmarks...
by: trt740;1018270Not saying anything against its quality, just its price, and you know there is a pretty heavy premium on it because of the limited production.
there is also buying something for it's quality and them performance.
by: niko084;1018272have ever owned one of these?
Not saying anything against its quality, just its price, and you know there is a pretty heavy premium on it because of the limited production.
I know copper needs more airflow then aluminum to cool right,, it would still be nice to have, if someone wants to buy it for me.
You guys are talking like this will actually cost you just $100... (yes I said "just"). If they really are making only 2000 of these I'm sure there's going to be a hefty price premium on one of these...
Seems "cool" though. :laugh:
Seems "cool" though. :laugh:
umm, I thought paying $100 already was the price premium.
by: theJesus;1019402
umm, I thought paying $100 already was the price premium.
I think it's $100 MSRP... no doubt retailers and/or private resellers are going to jack up the price on this.
k, so is there no way to order directly from thermalright?
Unless they change the mounting system to stop that easy spin the TRUE has, I don't see this performing better than the other TRUE's.
by: trt740;1018411Can't say that I have.
have ever owned one of these?
by: ElAguila;1022028there is nothing wrong with how the true performs weather it turns or not.
Unless they change the mounting system to stop that easy spin the TRUE has, I don't see this performing better than the other TRUE's.
That isn't quite true. I did the washer mod and my temps went down another 5C which is a significant drop when you are pushing your oc's to the limits.
by: ElAguila;1022876i did that mod too, along with lapping and removing the metal cover off my motherboard :)
That isn't quite true. I did the washer mod and my temps went down another 5C which is a significant drop when you are pushing your oc's to the limits.
by: ElAguila;1022876I didn't add washers and I push the envelope all the time with zero trouble and since Thermalright says the TRUE is not flat on purpose, because it is designed that way as apart of the mount mech mines not lapped. I get great temps. There are several reviews where the TRUE was lapped and it made zero difference.
That isn't quite true. I did the washer mod and my temps went down another 5C which is a significant drop when you are pushing your oc's to the limits.
As far as lapping it depends on the bottom of the sink. For this copper version, I wonder if it is going to be exactly like the current version or if it will be a core contact. Bottom line for me is to wait for results and see if they justify the price over my current TRUE setup.