Looking for CPU fan for Epox 9npa Ultra

[LSchaeffer]

I was looking into the thermalright 90/120. From what I've read around the forums it seems the 120 is a little bit quieter, while the 90 performs a little bit better (also, is there a n oteable difference between the copper/non-copper 90).

I am trying to decide which one to get. The main focus is volume if tempurate is reasonably the same. I am also worried the thermalright 120 won't fit onto my epox mobo, since a lot of poeple use the 90 and say that it is close to the DIMM slots already.

Any advice?

Also, are there any B&M retailers that carry thermalright?

Thanks

 

[JBDan]

Quoted by TR about the XP120 > 9NPA+ Ultra >> Okay, first dimm slot takes standard memory stick only.
The XP90 and 90C fits all mobo's except for the Chaintech VNF4 Ultra where capacitors get in the way.
The 90C performs a tad bit better as far as temps, but your talking 1-2C. For about the same performance and a little less noise, the XP120 is a better choice. The SI 120 is suppose to beat them all, but I've only seen these results in 1 review from Germany.

 

[Mrvile]

The XP120 and 90 are both reliable, high performance coolers, the XP120 being relatively quiet. However, there are a lot of new coolers that can outperform these two, like the Scythe Ninja and the ThermalTake BigTyphoon (I can't believe I'm actually recommending a TT product). But the XP series are still great coolers, you won't be dissappointed with them.

 

[furballi]

All the top coolers are within 2 to 3C. That's just noise in my book. I like the all-in-one solution of the Zalman 7700Cu. The big 120 mm fan will cool your RAM, MOSFETs, and ICs on the motherboard.

 

[JEDIYoda]

Originally posted by: Mrvile
The XP120 and 90 are both reliable, high performance coolers, the XP120 being relatively quiet. However, there are a lot of new coolers that can outperform these two, like the Scythe Ninja and the ThermalTake BigTyphoon (I can't believe I'm actually recommending a TT product). But the XP series are still great coolers, you won't be dissappointed with them.

Not entirely true...
The reviews I read say that the Big typhoon only out shines everything else when the fan is constantly set to its highest rpm!!

The Scythe products are all top quality...but the xp90 and xp120 and xp90copper are IMO a bit better!!

But with that said--there are soo many top notch CPU coolers you almost cant go wrong with any of them!!