Thermaltake Big Typhoon @ Newegg....open box....for $23.99 + $5.64 shipping

[herbiehancock]

Newegg has an open box Thermaltake Big Typhoon cpu heatsink/fan for $23.99 + $5.64 shipping. It's the "plain" one with the orange fan, not the LED version.

Link to the Thermaltake Big Typhoon cooler.


It was great in its day and is still quite a viable option for good cpu cooling!


OOS NOW!!!

 

[superHARD]

http://www.firingsquad.com/hardware/core_2_cpu_cooler_roundup/page16.asp
not bad

 

[Tullphan]

I see that it works w/the A64, so can I assume it's compatible w/the X2 as well?
wonder why they're being returned...too noisey?

 

[dogmir]

my roommate has one they actually arent too bad....but you know they are running lol

 

[herbiehancock]

Originally posted by: Tullphan
I see that it works w/the A64, so can I assume it's compatible w/the X2 as well?
wonder why they're being returned...too noisey?

Yes, it's listed under the X2 compatible cooler section.

As for the status of this cooler.....it may be more that they're reducing stock on these as the Big Typhoon VX is out....the VX has a more powerful and speed adjustable fan while the original BT is one speed.

But both versions made XtremeSystem's list of "best choices in air coolers". Small list and the BT and BT VX are both in the A+ quieter fans section.

You can see that thread by clicking here.


Believe me, those on that short list are all great.......those guys at XtremeSystems.org are SERIOUS about overclocking, cooling (they get into a lot of phase change cooling, chilled liquids, and even liq. nitrogen among others.)

 

[ninethirty]

Newegg's standard disclaimer is "you may get no accessories with a open box item" -- think there's a chance that you won't get all of the mounting brackets?
With motherboards, I've gotten some with and some without the accessories, but obviously those accessories aren't critical for the function of the motherboard.
That would be my main reason to hesitate.

 

[herbiehancock]

Originally posted by: ninethirty
Newegg's standard disclaimer is "you may get no accessories with a open box item" -- think there's a chance that you won't get all of the mounting brackets?
With motherboards, I've gotten some with and some without the accessories, but obviously those accessories aren't critical for the function of the motherboard.
That would be my main reason to hesitate.

I didn't say I was buying this... .....and the possibility of getting just the cooler without the plate I need is why. Of course, I did manage to get in on the Cooler Guys' Scythe Andy Samurai Master heatsink when it was on sale for $19.99.....

I've bought open box from Newegg before, and as you said, it can range from looking just like brand new and never opened to only the main part with none of the accessories. It's a crap shoot at best.

But, I do take my chances if I don't need any of the accessories, like that Gigabyte socket 754 motherboard a couple of days ago for $19. Don't need a thing except the motherboard....even the rear I/O plate can be replicated out of an old one I've got laying around and all the drivers can be downloaded from Gigabyte very easily.

Same with cpus....either they work or they don't. What accessories do you need? But with a universal heatsink, you're taking a chance...but at least you can return it. A better bet is a socket-specific heatsink.....usually all necessary parts are attached.

But I just report what I've found....don't pass judgement on whether it's worthwhile to buy or not...up to the end purchaser.