Looking for a "flashy" CPU cooler - any suggestions? - Page 2

Apr 23, 2008, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by erocker

The copper 9700 uses a blue LED, I could take a picture of it for you when I get home from work. There is a Nvidia themed version which is nickel plated and uses a green led fan.

i see. that would be brilliant thanks! im just thinking my pc is going to be a bit of a tight squeeze, i mean this is with the arctic 64 alpine, and as you can see its right close to my RAM and not farr off the exhaust fan

Apr 27, 2008, 12:33 PM

bump! need more suggestions! im ordering tomorrow / tuesday so get them suggested now!

CrackerJack · Apr 27, 2008, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kyle2020

bump! need more suggestions! im ordering tomorrow / tuesday so get them suggested now!

i just ordered this yesterday for my 5000+
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835233003

but if your worry about space, then get this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835233001

i know you live over seas, this is to show what to look for.

Apr 27, 2008, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrackerJack

i just ordered this yesterday for my 5000+
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835233003

but if your worry about space, then get this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835233001

i know you live over seas, this is to show what to look for.

very nice, thanks for the suggestion. looking it up now

BarbaricSoul · Apr 27, 2008, 01:06 PM

I am running this in my current system. It's the biggest and flashiest heatsink/fan I've seen and it works quite nicely(hope you have a case over 8" wide)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835128022

BarbaricSoul · Apr 27, 2008, 01:07 PM

here's a review for the gigabyte cooler I just suggested, it was on TPU review list for last friday.

http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/139...ler/index.html

Apr 27, 2008, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BarbaricSoul

I am running this in my current system. It's the biggest and flashiest heatsink/fan I've seen and it works quite nicely(hope you have a case over 8" wide)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835128022

bloody hell thats huge! ive seen a flash on it somewhere before, and they out it on the bonnet of a mercedes as an ornament

looked about the right size on the car! haha.

BarbaricSoul · Apr 27, 2008, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kyle2020

bloody hell thats huge! ive seen a flash on it somewhere before, and they out it on the bonnet of a mercedes as an ornament

looked about the right size on the car! haha.

actually, it might be alittle bit to big for a hood ornament

Apr 27, 2008, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BarbaricSoul

actually, it might be alittle bit to big for a hood ornament

haha possibly . . . i think i might stick with the 9700 or the asus silent knight.

francis511 · Apr 27, 2008, 03:29 PM

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=HS-002-SB

Flashy and effective

Apr 27, 2008, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by francis511

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=HS-002-SB

Flashy and effective

very nice. thanks!

panchoman · Apr 27, 2008, 08:57 PM

thermalright ultra extreme 120mm black edition with a sick fan

[I.R.A]_FBi · Apr 27, 2008, 09:03 PM

get a xigmatek and put on a strobe light .. that will be flashy enuff.

erocker · Apr 27, 2008, 09:05 PM

spearman914 · Apr 27, 2008, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by panchoman

thermalright ultra extreme 120mm black edition with a sick fan

NO Get the regular edition. Black absorbs the most heat so therefore no good. If you get a TRUE with a combination of a 220 CFM delta fan you will "maybe" outperform Watercooling.

panchoman · Apr 27, 2008, 09:16 PM

its so minimal of a difference its hardly there... the black nickel cover on the extreme actually can dissipate much more heat than cooper can.

Dark_Webster · Apr 27, 2008, 09:22 PM

Get a cooler like the one on the rig that has tri-fire (erocker's).

I can't believe the temperature diference, and it looks very well on my case.

SEE IT: http://www.xigmatek.com/product/air-...rpions1283.php

One of the best and good looking coolers i've ever seen.

spearman914 · Apr 27, 2008, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark_Webster

Get a cooler like the one on the rig that has tri-fire (erocker's).

I can't believe the temperature diference, and it looks very well on my case.

SEE IT: http://www.xigmatek.com/product/air-...rpions1283.php

One of the best and good looking coolers i've ever seen.

OMG nice find.

dark2099 · Apr 27, 2008, 10:15 PM

If you go with a Xigmatek HDT-S1283, there was a review of the Red Scorpion recently that found it to perform slightly worse then the normal one because of it being nickel plated, it gave up a few degrees. Of course this is just one review, so it doesn't mean it is completely true, but something to think about.

Source http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.ph...1&limitstart=5

erocker · Apr 27, 2008, 10:16 PM

I don't think it's really true, plus it creates a better seal for the copper tubes. If anything the fan runs a little slow, but it looks darn nice!

Dark_Webster · Apr 27, 2008, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dark2099

If you go with a Xigmatek HDT-S1283, there was a review of the Red Scorpion recently that found it to perform slightly worse then the normal one because of it being nickel plated, it gave up a few degrees. Of course this is just one review, so it doesn't mean it is completely true, but something to think about.

Source http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.ph...1&limitstart=5

Perhaps that's true, i haven't tested with the normal one, but it sure adds "BLING" to your case.

dark2099 · Apr 27, 2008, 10:19 PM

Ah, well then, I just remembered seeing that and thought I'd share. I'm still waiting out the arrival of the Achilles S1284.

Apr 28, 2008, 06:58 AM

that xigmatek looks nice. very nice . . . but the picture of the 9700 erocker has uploaded, thankyou very much by the way, has kinda sealed the deal on it for me. im not ordering until next week i dont think, but still, thanks for everyones input!

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Apr 27, 2008, 03:29 PM	#35
francis511 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 2,363 (0.98/day) Thanks: 145 Thanked 277 Times in 257 Posts System Specs	http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=HS-002-SB Flashy and effective __________________

Apr 27, 2008, 12:33 PM	#27
kyle2020 Guest Posts: n/a (0/day)	bump! need more suggestions! im ordering tomorrow / tuesday so get them suggested now!

Apr 27, 2008, 01:06 PM	#30
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Apr 27, 2008, 01:07 PM	#31
BarbaricSoul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southeastern Virginia Posts: 3,731 (1.95/day) Thanks: 367 Thanked 1,079 Times in 795 Posts System Specs	here's a review for the gigabyte cooler I just suggested, it was on TPU review list for last friday. http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/139...ler/index.html

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Apr 27, 2008, 08:57 PM	#37
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Apr 27, 2008, 09:16 PM	#41
panchoman Sold my stars! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,650 (3.12/day) Thanks: 339 Thanked 1,227 Times in 1,036 Posts System Specs	its so minimal of a difference its hardly there... the black nickel cover on the extreme actually can dissipate much more heat than cooper can. __________________ Need any Graphics Made? Visit Graphic Artists United! R.I.P Megan--Heaven has a new angel

Apr 27, 2008, 09:22 PM	#42
Dark_Webster Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portugal Posts: 335 (0.16/day) Thanks: 18 Thanked 51 Times in 47 Posts System Specs	Get a cooler like the one on the rig that has tri-fire (erocker's). I can't believe the temperature diference, and it looks very well on my case. SEE IT: http://www.xigmatek.com/product/air-...rpions1283.php One of the best and good looking coolers i've ever seen. __________________ “bet it still sounds like an adolescent sewing machine on steroids.” -WhiteLotus Lappy: HP 6720s - Intel C2D T2390, 2GB DDR2, 250GB Harddrive, Intel GME965, DVD Rewriter, Card Reader, Vista 32 Home Premium SP1 ^^ - Stefanels did this! Last edited by Dark_Webster; Apr 27, 2008 at 09:59 PM. Reason: Added link

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Apr 27, 2008, 10:15 PM	#44
dark2099 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: where everyone wants to be Posts: 4,147 (2.17/day) Thanks: 472 Thanked 748 Times in 621 Posts System Specs	If you go with a Xigmatek HDT-S1283, there was a review of the Red Scorpion recently that found it to perform slightly worse then the normal one because of it being nickel plated, it gave up a few degrees. Of course this is just one review, so it doesn't mean it is completely true, but something to think about. Source http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.ph...1&limitstart=5 __________________ Heatware Check out Gomez Peer on how to make your PC work for you. Referred by dark2099 please! Mini Rig: Biostar TP67XE / i5 2500k / Stock / 2x4GB PNY / XFX 7770 / Corsair CX500M / Win 8 64 bit / Thermaltake V9 Blackwidow

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Apr 27, 2008, 10:16 PM	#45
erocker Senior Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI. Posts: 31,880 (12.77/day) Thanks: 2,779 Thanked 12,252 Times in 7,805 Posts System Specs	I don't think it's really true, plus it creates a better seal for the copper tubes. If anything the fan runs a little slow, but it looks darn nice!

Apr 27, 2008, 10:19 PM	#47
dark2099 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: where everyone wants to be Posts: 4,147 (2.17/day) Thanks: 472 Thanked 748 Times in 621 Posts System Specs	Ah, well then, I just remembered seeing that and thought I'd share. I'm still waiting out the arrival of the Achilles S1284. __________________ Heatware Check out Gomez Peer on how to make your PC work for you. Referred by dark2099 please! Mini Rig: Biostar TP67XE / i5 2500k / Stock / 2x4GB PNY / XFX 7770 / Corsair CX500M / Win 8 64 bit / Thermaltake V9 Blackwidow

Apr 28, 2008, 06:58 AM	#48
kyle2020 Guest Posts: n/a (0/day)	that xigmatek looks nice. very nice . . . but the picture of the 9700 erocker has uploaded, thankyou very much by the way, has kinda sealed the deal on it for me. im not ordering until next week i dont think, but still, thanks for everyones input!

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