Impressions + results: Xigmatek LOKI SD963

[onza]

Manufacturer's Link:http://www.xigmatek.com/product.php?productid=105
Recently I purchased the SD963 heatsink / fan from Newegg and here are my impressions. Currently $28.99 shipped on Newegg.

System Setup:
i7 2600k @ 4.0ghz
Asus P8Z68-V LE
16gb ram
9600GT video card
Current Room temp 69F
Arctic Cooling MX-2 Thermal Compound

Installation impression: Very easy to read instructions, and took about 20minutes to install. You do need access to the back of the motherboard so beware of that. The bright-side is most newer cases have access cut outs for easier aftermarket heatsink fans. I went with the 92MM fan instead of the common 120mm fan because of size + clearance concerns. And it ended out working out beautifully.

All the junk that came with the HSF. Pictures taken from xigmatek

Temps:
Used Intel Burn Test to test load temps (5 runs)
Stock HSF: Idle - 32C Load - 62C
SD963 HSF: Idle - 28C Load - 42C!!

While in the idle state the temps were nothing to be noted but under load temps I noticed a 20C change and the noise difference from OEM / SD963 was amazing. I could hardly notice the fan running when the system was under full load.

Pictures:

Pictures taken from xigmatek

Pictures taken from xigmatek

Pictures taken from xigmatek

Turd fan supplied by Intel

Showing clearance on Memory side, you can add 1 more fan for a dual fan setup easily

Showing clearance on the right side

Conclusion:
Awesome performance and pricing for what you get here. Go buy it if you have sizing concerns and if you have a limited budget.

 

[lehtv]

Interesting reversed airflow you got there. The fan at the back of the case pulling air in, with the CPU cooler pushing air to the front of the case. What other case fans do you have?

 

[MadScientist]

I think the Corsair A70 is a better buy at $27.01AR shipped, if size doesn't matter.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181011&Tpk=corsair%20a70

Try reversing the case fan (pulling air out of case) and heat sink fan (place on opposite side pushing air in), if you have not tried this yet, for possible better temps.

What are you running IBT at, Standard or Maximum ram?

 

[Spikesoldier]

looks like the 212+'s cousin.