BIKeINSTEIN
Herald
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Hello Everyone,
This heatsink comparo, courtesy-MADSHRIMPS, is Quite Simple and well organised!!
http://www.madshrimps.be/?action=getarticle&number=1&artpage=1629&articID=406
The best thing i liked about this comparo was that the author tested the products inside a case, unlike most of the open to air, test bench tests!!
The author does make a special mention pointing to that!!
So this makes it even more interesting to all of us here!!
When it comes to top honours, the top 3- the Scythe Ninja, Thermalright SI 120 and ThermalTake Big Typhoon are so close!!
Though the Scythe Ninja seems the outright winner in both the departments of cooling as well as silence ( its also a direct fit on K8 mobos), many here will prefer the SI 120 for its ease of installation, price, good reputation amongst TR users and that awesome TT Smartblue LED fan (which wasn't used in the test but i know many will get it for sure. A bit of flash doen't hurt if it doesn't compromise performance, eh!!
)!!
The author has been quite fair by using similar fans wherever possible, for similar Heatsink sizes, to give us a fair idea of the actual cooling power of each contender!!
One thing still bugs me though- It seems that the TT BT performs a tad better with the stock fan that comes in the package!!
So the final result, if based on that, would have placed it a few positions lower in the final chart!!
I mean, when you buy a fan of choice, the CFM/rpm/db specs are a wee bit misleading practically!! So a slower fan might have better airflow, lesser noise than a high speed fan run at similar speeds due to better blade design or vice versa!!
so results may vary across users with varying fan choices!!
But since the TT BT comes with a low speed(1300rpm), low noise(16dbA) fan that pushes out an incredible 54.4CFM, which i feel is one of the best fans available as standard fitment, i doubt if many users will be prompted to change it(Unless they need higher overclocks or a bit of dazzle! )!!
So i think, it would have been better if the TT BT was placed in the chart as per its specs with the stock fan!!:cool2:
Now even after hours of pondering, i can't decide one for myself!!
Though i dig the Ninja for its cooling prowess, i can't seem to overcome my lust for that Top mounted TT Smartblue 120 fan in a windowed case!!:ashamed: :rofl:
So you'll know now, what's it going to be for me!! ( Obviously subject to availability too-Guruji!!:cool2
It is a genuine attempt to learn from the replies of experienced members.
Any grievance caused, unknowingly, is severely regretted)*****
Mods- Please delete this if its been repeated!!
Hello Everyone,
This heatsink comparo, courtesy-MADSHRIMPS, is Quite Simple and well organised!!
http://www.madshrimps.be/?action=getarticle&number=1&artpage=1629&articID=406
The best thing i liked about this comparo was that the author tested the products inside a case, unlike most of the open to air, test bench tests!!
The author does make a special mention pointing to that!!
So this makes it even more interesting to all of us here!!
When it comes to top honours, the top 3- the Scythe Ninja, Thermalright SI 120 and ThermalTake Big Typhoon are so close!!
Though the Scythe Ninja seems the outright winner in both the departments of cooling as well as silence ( its also a direct fit on K8 mobos), many here will prefer the SI 120 for its ease of installation, price, good reputation amongst TR users and that awesome TT Smartblue LED fan (which wasn't used in the test but i know many will get it for sure. A bit of flash doen't hurt if it doesn't compromise performance, eh!!
)!!The author has been quite fair by using similar fans wherever possible, for similar Heatsink sizes, to give us a fair idea of the actual cooling power of each contender!!
One thing still bugs me though- It seems that the TT BT performs a tad better with the stock fan that comes in the package!!
So the final result, if based on that, would have placed it a few positions lower in the final chart!!
I mean, when you buy a fan of choice, the CFM/rpm/db specs are a wee bit misleading practically!! So a slower fan might have better airflow, lesser noise than a high speed fan run at similar speeds due to better blade design or vice versa!!
so results may vary across users with varying fan choices!!
But since the TT BT comes with a low speed(1300rpm), low noise(16dbA) fan that pushes out an incredible 54.4CFM, which i feel is one of the best fans available as standard fitment, i doubt if many users will be prompted to change it(Unless they need higher overclocks or a bit of dazzle!
)!!So i think, it would have been better if the TT BT was placed in the chart as per its specs with the stock fan!!:cool2:
Now even after hours of pondering, i can't decide one for myself!!
Though i dig the Ninja for its cooling prowess, i can't seem to overcome my lust for that Top mounted TT Smartblue 120 fan in a windowed case!!:ashamed: :rofl:
So you'll know now, what's it going to be for me!! ( Obviously subject to availability too-Guruji!!:cool2
.. I would never buy a HS over 600Grams. It just doesnt feel secure to me 
