* * * Swiftech MCX4000 vs Alpha 8942 * * *

[jpetermann]

My Panaflo 92mm L is uppose to be here Monday!

PJ

 

[MistaTastyCakes]

I need a bit of advice..

Would either of these heatsinks fit on this motherboard? The NB seems awful close to the socket.

 

[THUGSROOK]

yea its close ~ but itll fit

 

[MistaTastyCakes]

Oooh..helllooo MCX400 then

 

[tranceport]

Originally posted by: SinfulWeeper
Hmm...
You needs to do a MCX4000 vs SLK-900
Nice results.

 

[wicktron]

SLK-900 > MCX-4000 > SLK-800U > PAL8942

 

[SinfulWeeper]

Well, at the time I ordered my 8942... the MCX costed $60 + shipping :Q
Pricing is much better now. $39 @ SVC. So I jumped on the boat and ordered a MCX today.

 

[THUGSROOK]

 

[mikeg]

Originally posted by: SinfulWeeper
Well, at the time I ordered my 8942... the MCX costed $60 + shipping :Q
Pricing is much better now. $39 @ SVC. So I jumped on the boat and ordered a MCX today.

You should have gotten the SLK-900

 

[THUGSROOK]

SLK-900 ....fan clips look like chit

 

[SinfulWeeper]

Nah...
While I am interested in a SLK-900 vs. MCX4000 shootout, I do not ever think I am going to try Thermalrights cooling products after making some 1U server computers.

While they might offer 1º or 2º C difference in cooling in either direction(?)... I can not bring myself to wanting to buy their products again for my own use.
However when I build computers for other peeps, some are brand religous. It would be nice to know what the SLK-900 does before I recommend a different cooler unless they absolutely insist on Thermalright.

As it stands, the Alpha 8942 is still king on higher end air cooling for the P4's on price/performance. But I am in need of slightly better temps as the IHS removal will not be that much of an option unless I decide to keep a chip for a year or so...

 

[THUGSROOK]

 

[THUGSROOK]

Originally posted by: Mikki
maybe if someone would've sent me an Alpha for a comparison test ages ago then maybe I would've done a comparison test ages ago.

the alpha is on its way

 

[TenEgg]

nice review

 

[THUGSROOK]

does the name of that author look familiar to anyone?

(reverse the guys initials for a clue)

 

[TenEgg]

so that's where he gets his money to buy his toys?

 

[SinfulWeeper]

:Q

Are you sure?

 

[SinfulWeeper]

Ahh... n/m. I guess it is after more closely reading it. Edittor's tend to rewrite way too much.

 

[jpetermann]

Originally posted by: THUGSROOK
does the name of that author look familiar to anyone?

(reverse the guys initials for a clue)

 

[jpetermann]

 

[SupermanCK]

Originally posted by: pastorjay

Originally posted by: THUGSROOK
does the name of that author look familiar to anyone?

(reverse the guys initials for a clue)

P J??? who's that???

 

[LastRide]

I just got my MCX4000 today and even come with Arctic Alumina.

 

[jpetermann]

Originally posted by: LastRide
I just got my MCX4000 today and even come with Arctic Alumina.

So get that thing put on there and tell us how great it is!

PJ

 

[cbuchach]

So Thugs, it looks like the Swiftech with the 92mm Panaflow low fan is an excellent quiet and cool HSF solution. I currently have an Alpha PAL8045 with a Vantec Stealth 80mm on my old Athlon 1200. I am upgrading to a 2.8C P4 in the near future (as soon as it is available) and will probably pick up the Swiftech with the Panaflo. Thanks for the info.

 

[THUGSROOK]

im still waiting for the panaflo ~

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