corsair a70 or TRUE

[lavaheadache]

I needed a fan for a new build and stumbled across a great deal on the a70. Which should I keep for my oc'ed i7 930 and which one should go into the other build ?

If you must know, the other build is just an e6300 so either one is complete overkill

I tried looking up reviews but they have just left me confused

 

[zagood]

I'd use the TRUE for the i7 because the mounting is easier, they're less prone to top out at high load temps, and I never trust direct-touch heatsinks with quads.

 

[Rifter]

TRUE

 

[Makaveli]

Another vote for TRUE

 

[theprodigalrebel]

Corsair A70 owner here. Really happy with it, bought it for about $45 back in November. It felt good holding it in my hands and was a very easy install on my MSI P55-CD3 motherboard - which was important to me because it was my first time installing an aftermarket HSF. And I really like the mechanism for mounting the two included fans in a push-pull configuration. It really feels like one, cohesive unit.

I was also confused about what direction to go: A70 for $45, Thermaltake Frio for $60, TRUE or Prolimatech Megahalems (the latter two were running $75+ around the time I ordered). Ultimately it all come down to price.

Here's a quick and dirty screenshot I took a few days ago for a friend. Not a very scientific test since I only had Prime95 running for a couple of minutes but that's where it tops out (mid-70s). Not bad for a 4GHz i5 750 in a budget Cooler Master 590 case (with only one 120mm exhaust) on a warm day with no air-conditioning. And while under regular loads (like playing Crysis, GTA IV etc.) it's around the late 50s to early 60s. Can't really give an accurate number because honestly, I never pay much attention to it.

 

[Makaveli]

Corsair A70 owner here. Really happy with it, bought it for about $45 back in November. It felt good holding it in my hands and was a very easy install on my MSI P55-CD3 motherboard - which was important to me because it was my first time installing an aftermarket HSF. And I really like the mechanism for mounting the two included fans in a push-pull configuration. It really feels like one, cohesive unit.

I was also confused about what direction to go: A70 for $45, Thermaltake Frio for $60, TRUE or Prolimatech Megahalems (the latter two were running $75+ around the time I ordered). Ultimately it all come down to price.

Here's a quick and dirty screenshot I took a few days ago for a friend. Not a very scientific test since I only had Prime95 running for a couple of minutes but that's where it tops out (mid-70s). Not bad for a 4GHz i5 750 in a budget Cooler Master 590 case (with only one 120mm exhaust) on a warm day with no air-conditioning. And while under regular loads (like playing Crysis, GTA IV etc.) it's around the late 50s to early 60s. Can't really give an accurate number because honestly, I never pay much attention to it.

Good post.. but also note his build is socket 1366 not 1156. Your chip uses less wattage and should produce less heat with the same cooler than a build with a 930 even more so if HT is on.

 

[lavaheadache]

Thanks for the responses guys. Still haven't made a move yet.