I cannot decide on a HSF

[alaw989]

hello,

I need to get a new hsf to replace my stock one on my x2 5000. I have narrowed it down to the:

Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro

and the

ZEROtherm ZEN FZ120

My case is a Cooler Master Centurion 590. I am somewhat sure that the AC will fit, but not so sure about the ZEROtherm.

I only am considering the ZEROtherm because of the massive rebate, otherwise I would have chosen the AC already.

Thanks

 

[Infrnl]

I do not know anything about these, but would also recommend the OCZ Vendetta 2 or Xigmatek 1384. I think theres a rebate deal on the xigmatek.
but for the price of the zerotherm, price may be unbeatable!

EDIT: They have this in the hot deals section and some are saying its a very good cooler and for the price; you may not be able to find a better cooler

 

[ther00kie16]

just get the zen since it's bigger and is so cheap but wait until new rebate comes out.
the one on newegg's site expired 12/31

 

[Udgnim]

www.frostytech.com

 

[looper]

I think "Infrnl" meant Xigmatek "S1283"

 

[error8]

Originally posted by: looper
I think "Infrnl" meant Xigmatek "S1283"

I think he meant Xigmatek "S1284". :laugh:

 

[rarebear]

I just bought a XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 from Newegg and its a monster..

I have not installed it but read a good write up on it and for $37 and they hada $10 rebate its still a deal IMHO

 

[Infrnl]

Originally posted by: looper
I think "Infrnl" meant Xigmatek "S1283"

:laugh: Yes I think this is what I meant; I was just making new models for them

I have heard that the 1283 is better than the 1284 but do not know the truth to this. You would think the 4 heatpipes would be better than 3 but I heard since the 1284 has the offset on the pipes that its not as efficient.

Thats why I got the 1283.

The OP really should have junped on that Zerotherm deal last week when it was $15 after rebates.

 

[SickBeast]

I can vouch for the AC Freezer 64 Pro.

It's the best value you can get in a HSF.

Mine runs dead silent on my overclocked Opteron 165 at 2.7ghz. The fan doesn't even spin! It passively cools the CPU, and I barely hit over 50C.

For $25 it's a steal.

 

[yh125d]

Originally posted by: SickBeast
I can vouch for the AC Freezer 64 Pro.

It's the best value you can get in a HSF.

Mine runs dead silent on my overclocked Opteron 165 at 2.7ghz. The fan doesn't even spin! It passively cools the CPU, and I barely hit over 50C.

For $25 it's a steal.

Best value? Not even. $10 more gets you a Xigmatek that has MUCH more cooling capacity while being as quiet

 

[SickBeast]

Originally posted by: yh125d

Originally posted by: SickBeast
I can vouch for the AC Freezer 64 Pro.

It's the best value you can get in a HSF.

Mine runs dead silent on my overclocked Opteron 165 at 2.7ghz. The fan doesn't even spin! It passively cools the CPU, and I barely hit over 50C.

For $25 it's a steal.

Best value? Not even. $10 more gets you a Xigmatek that has MUCH more cooling capacity while being as quiet

I don't know about that. I would like to see some data to back up that claim.

*edit* Here is a link to a comparison

It looks like the Xigmatek is indeed worth the $10 extra, if it does indeed drop temps by 10C versus the Freezer.

The Freezer does look easier to install, and it is cheaper though.

 

[SickBeast]

Here's another comparison of the two

This time it's a tie, in which case the Freezer is a much better value.

It's hard to tell. Obviously the Xigmatek is a bit better, but by how much is the question. If it's only a degree or two I would get the Freezer.

 

[Lifixs]

What are these like in comparison to the Zalman CNPS 9500?

 

[alkalinetaupehat]

I would go with the Freezer 64 Pro since it's basically the Freezer 7 Pro for AMD sockets, and the Freezer 7 performed great in benches. Zalman's CNPS series hasn't really impressed me, their performance per dollar hasn't been inspiring and generally the Freezer 7/64 beat it out in benchmarks. Friend has a CNPS 9700 on a Q6600 and it does okay, but they only really shine with the fan at full speed (which is annoying as crap).

 

[bruceyg]

Originally posted by: SickBeast
Here's another comparison of the two

This time it's a tie, in which case the Freezer is a much better value.

It's hard to tell. Obviously the Xigmatek is a bit better, but by how much is the question. If it's only a degree or two I would get the Freezer.

Xigmatek s1283 is definately a better cooler, especially for a OCer running a Quad CPU. That is why the first post shows the 10C drop. This guy OCed a Q6600 to 3.6Ghz. For a dual core processor which doesn't generate a lot of heat, the idle temps should be very close. However, at full load, the temp difference will become larger.

 

[rarebear]

I just received one of these XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler and its awesome
have not installed it but looks great and I like the H.D.T. (Heat-pipe direct touch) technology
Heat Pipes in direct contact with CPU

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16835233003

Also you might want the screw mount kit
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16835233028