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Zalman vs Xigmatex

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Hi I read from many forums that Xigmatex s1283 is really good. Currently I have
ZALMAN 9500A 92mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler - Retail

I just got this from newegg so I can return zalman if the difference is substantial.

What do you think?
 
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I'd go with the Xigmatex as it's one of the best air coolers around, and I'm pretty sure it'll serve you well compared to the Zalman, even though the Zalman is a damn good cooler :)

Lot's of people on TPU use that cooler and have nothing but good things to say about it...give it a go :toast:


Edit: Fill out your System Specs in your Control Panel ;)
 
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I get 5c less with my Xigmatek S1283 over my Zalman 9700.
 
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I have a Xigmatek S1283 and it is as good if not better than the Gigabyte Galaxy II WC'ing kit that I previously owned.
 
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+1 from another happy Xigmatek S-1283 owner.
 
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Kay I'll return my zalman. Another thing!
HOw do I access the control panel to input my spec?
 
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See picture below.

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Done :DDD
 
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+1 for the S-1283 keeps my 90nm chip cool which is no easy task.
 
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I'm idling at 30ish degrees at 4.0gHz. Granted the chip is an E0, but near ambient is great. Load for me is around 45ish on a fair day (80ish degrees Fahrenheit) Don't forget the mounting backplate. It peels off a few degrees and makes it a whole lot easier to mount. Not to mention it puts less stress on your mobo.
 
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