What is better? XP-120 or TTake Big Typhoon?

[xtx4u]

I need buying decision which one is better for cooling plz help decide

 

[freddy418]

big typhoon, tried both, the xp-120 was nothing special.

 

[Nicksterr]

Big Typhoon hands down.

 

[anandtechrocks]

Originally posted by: freddy418
... the xp-120 was nothing special.

I agree, it basically gives the exact same performance as the XP-90 but uses a larger fan... and the TTBT is much better than the XP-90.

 

[Bobthelost]

SI 120 with a nexus.

 

[n7]

From what i've seen, the TTBT.

The TTBT looks nicer than the SI-120 too

 

[BOLt]

TTBT.

Alternatively, the XP-90 (not the XP-120) is good for its cost, size, and performance; it's not monsterous like the TTBT or the XP-120, so it's not too over spec for the HSF weight, and makes moving your case around, to LAN parties for instance, a lot more hassle-free. Besides, Athlon 64s run cool enough that you don't really need the very best HSF to keep them cool, even at the most extreme overclocking levels. For instance, my A64 3000+ Venice core E6 stepping processor gets to 2.7GHz at 1.7V (yeah, it's a lot of volts, but I was merely seeing how high it could go) and stays under 52C at full load with stock cooling. Overclocking figures for normal usage are: 2.6GHz 1.6V @ 47C full load. Even with stock cooling, these chips stay well under AMD's specification for the CPU temp. threshold.

Basically, what I'm trying to say is that I don't see the point in getting the very best HSF for your rig unless you're using a Pentium (I hear the Prescotts hit 60C at stock clock speeds). The Athlon 64s are just too good to warrant needing an amazing HSF, in my opinion.

Cheers!