Opinion on the Thermalright Ultra 120 eXtreme 1366RT heatsink

[aln688]

I'm considering changing my Noctua NH-U12P SE1366 for a Thermalright Ultra 120 eXtreme 1366RT, hoping that with its six heatpipes versus Noctua's four, that it will reduce temperatures slightly. Has anyone got this heatsink, just wondered what you think of it?

I suppose the only negatives I've read is that mounting pressure isn't the best as the heatsink can be twisted even with the clips installed, and the base isn't completely flat on this heatsink. I'd like to hear from anyone who has this heatsink for your opinion on it.

Thanks.

 

[daw123]

This post belongs here, mate.

 

[NXIL]

Reviewed in this month's Maximum PC:

http://www.maximumpc.com/article/zalman_cnps_9900nt

The Ultra-120 eXtreme is a slimmer version of its predecessor and includes one 12cm clip-on fan. Despite its seemingly large size, it doesn?t stand in the way of crucial components. The Ultra-120 isn?t the newest air-cooler out there, but we?re glad it?s the new (old?) air cooler to beat.

Currently their favorite cooler; web site doesn't have full review up yet, it will in a few weeks. Got a "kick ass" rating though as I recall.....