Infinity vs. Big Typhoon

[imported_mostlyprudent]

Anyone know about the Thermalright HR-01-775? I've seen 1 review and it looks promising. I'm looking to achieve the best noise/cooling combination. Any other fan recomendations for the 120?

 

[mb]

I'm a bit confused.. why the Ultra 120? I'm having a hard time seeing what's so great about it.. maybe there just aren't enough reviews?
I guess it could be that the reviews are conflicting, too. Here the Scythe Infinity barely beats the Ultra120 (http://pro-clockers.com/reviews.php?id=164&page=6) but here the Ultra120 wins by a good margin (http://www.bigbruin.com/2006/scytheinfinity_5)
I just can't seem to find a compelling reason to choose it over any other cooler out there. Anyone care to clear things up?

 

[cmdrdredd]

Originally posted by: Firebert05

Originally posted by: Baked

Originally posted by: Firebert05
I ened up going with Baked on this one and got the Ultra-120 and the Yate Loon fan.

Thanks for all the advice!

One thing I forgot to mention, you need to do some minor mod on the Yate Loon fan before you can use it on the Ultra-120. For some strange reason, the Yate Loon fan has "pillars" on all four corner, which prevents you from using the Ultra-120's wire fan clip right outta the box. You need to cut away the "pillars" first. I used my dremel. Here's a pic.

Thanks Baked! I don't have a dremel, but i'm sure i can figure out a way to saw the pillars off. I'll use that pic as a reference when the heatsink and fan arrive in the mail.

Someone said in a thread a while back they used wire cutters and clipped them off. I've never actually tried this so I can't confirm.

 

[cmdrdredd]

Originally posted by: supafly
I'm a bit confused.. why the Ultra 120? I'm having a hard time seeing what's so great about it.. maybe there just aren't enough reviews?
I guess it could be that the reviews are conflicting, too. Here the Scythe Infinity barely beats the Ultra120 (http://pro-clockers.com/reviews.php?id=164&page=6) but here the Ultra120 wins by a good margin (http://www.bigbruin.com/2006/scytheinfinity_5)
I just can't seem to find a compelling reason to choose it over any other cooler out there. Anyone care to clear things up?

Pick your fan...that's the difference. Different reviewers use different fans and thus get different results.

Basically the fins being placed closer together give a better heat dissipation area for the fan to blow air through.

 

[VinDSL]

Originally posted by: cmdrdredd
Basically the fins being placed closer together give a better heat dissipation area...

Werd! :thumbsup:

I might also add... a couple of BIG heatpipes are better than LOTS of small ones, but 'we' haven't gotten there yet, soooo...

 

[SeventySeven]

I think the Tuniq Tower needs to get some ULtra-120 style respect. I have used one for over a year, and it rocks. Had it on 478 originally, and it now cools my OC'ed D840 nicely.

Image of thermal summary chart from review linked previously

 

[lopri]

I now have both Ultra-120 and Scythe Infinity. With many trials, I concluded that Infinity is somewhat better when it comes to pure cooling, when used with a high RPM (1800~2500RPM, preferably 38mm) fan. The test was performed on an open-air testbed where motherboard sits flat. I'd still go with the Ultra-120 due to its profile (lighter/smaller) and secure mounting mechanism, however. The Ultra-120's biggest issue is the mating surface can be not as flat as it looks to be. I also have a Tuniq 120 but can't compare it with the other two in a proper manner since it's in my main rig.

 

[orion23]

Lopri, since you have all 3, consider running the first and only real test with the top 3 coolers available today!

 

[VinDSL]

Originally posted by: lopri
I'd still go with the Ultra-120 due to its profile...

Alrighty, then....

So, you're saying you have an Ultra-120, an Infinity, and a Tower 120... You're using the Ultra-120 -- while the Infinity and Tower 120 are sitting in the closet, or whatever?!?!?!

I just want to get this straight...

In which order did you buy these things?

Since the Tuniq Tower 120 hasn't been generally available since May, I assume that was the first cooler you bought. Did the Infinity or the Ultra-120 come next?

From the sound of it, you're bench-building a second machine and couldn't get a Tuniq Tower 120, so you settled for second-best, but couldn't make up your mind. That's what I don't understand. Is the second machine a lesser computer than your main rig?

And, if you know the Tower 120 works best, why would you suggest ppl buy an Ultra-120.

What am I missing here?

 

[lopri]

I wouldn't suggest for/against any of the 3 since they're all excellent coolers. The reason I can't compare Tuniq 120 with the other two is because it's in my main rig. (see sig) It is sealed tight and I wouldn't mess with the setup in that it'd require motherboard removal. I purchased Ultra-120 before Scythe Infinity, and didn't know about the latter at the time of purchase. If tomorrow is the judgement day and I had to make a decision today, it'd be like:

1. Tuniq 120
2. Ultra-120 for LGA775
3. Scythe Infinity for AM2 or Socket 939

 

[VinDSL]

Originally posted by: lopri
1. Tuniq 120
2. Ultra-120 for LGA775
3. Scythe Infinity for AM2 or Socket 939

Oh, okay... that makes sense!

Owning NONE of those myself -- based solely on what I've read here and elsewhere -- that seems to be the current pecking order.

Thanks!

 

[Baked]

Artic Cooling Freezer Pro 7 for <$25 shipped. You're simply wasting money by buying a $60 HSF.

 

[VinDSL]

Originally posted by: Baked
Artic Cooling Freezer Pro 7 for <$25 shipped. You're simply wasting money by buying a $60 HSF.

Out of curiosity, let's say an Artic Cooling Freezer Pro 7 and a Tuniq Tower 120 were the same price. Which would you buy?