xp-90 + panflo fan vs. arctic freezer 64?

[oddyager]

which would provide best bang for my hard earned buck?

 

[Chode Messiah]

xp-90 definitely better. It's a very good choice that u should stick with.

 

[imported_Kensai]

XP-90 > Freezer.

 

[imported_rod]

The XP-90 is better, but it also costs more. I guess it depends on what your going to be doing?

RoD

 

[Fullmetal Chocobo]

Man, I wish I could get two of those XP-90s to fit on my Xeons. I had to settle with Swiftech MCX603-V's...
Tas.

 

[ussfletcher]

xp-90 is great just use some arctic silver with it

 

[Mrvile]

The XP90 is better, but the Freezer is also a great cooler because it's cheaper and quieter, with a better airflow option (blows hot air to back of case to be exhausted instead of around the case).

 

[Baked]

Check out Jab-Tech.com. They got a deal going on the XP90 right now.

 

[Chode Messiah]

last time I checked it was $29.95. pretty cheap if u ask me

 

[Knukklhead1]

Better yet......... XP-90 $24.99@SVCXP-90 $24.99 at SVC

 

[nothingbutrich]

Originally posted by: Knukklhead1
Better yet......... XP-90 $24.99@SVCXP-90 $24.99 at SVC

would it be worth it to get the copper version instead ? is it really a big dif. ?

 

[BuckNaked]

Originally posted by: Knukklhead1
Better yet......... XP-90 $24.99@SVCXP-90 $24.99 at SVC

Jab-Tech has a $5 off coupon on the XP-90 page that drops it to the same price, plus no tax for California residents.

 

[apapia]

How's the Thermalright fan that comes with the retail XP-90? Better to get a 92mm Panaflo?

 

[Coolin]

There is no Thermalright fan that comes with the XP-90 as far as I can recall.

 

[thanatos355]

Originally posted by: Coolin
There is no Thermalright fan that comes with the XP-90 as far as I can recall.

there is a retail kit that comes with a fan. i've never seen it for sale anywhere, but it does exist.

 

[crucibelle]

Originally posted by: thanatos355

there is a retail kit that comes with a fan. i've never seen it for sale anywhere, but it does exist.

SVC sells the retail version, as well: http://www.svc.com/xp90-ret-21.html

 

[theMan]

Originally posted by: blackwing

Originally posted by: Knukklhead1
Better yet......... XP-90 $24.99@SVCXP-90 $24.99 at SVC

would it be worth it to get the copper version instead ? is it really a big dif. ?

some tests show that it drops temps 2-3C. ive seen some that drop it 7-8C. its arguable.

 

[IEC]

Originally posted by: tasburrfoot78362
Man, I wish I could get two of those XP-90s to fit on my Xeons. I had to settle with Swiftech MCX603-V's...
Tas.

Swiftechs rock though. They not only are much more compliant with specs, they are unique in their HSF designs. 🙂

 

[Aristo]

Off topic:

I have a new retail XP-90 w/fan and thermal paste for sale if you are interested. Purchased at jab-tech but it doesn't fit my MSI K8N NEO4 motherboard. PM me to discuss. Thank you.

 

[Elfear]

Aristo- Did you try it both ways, meaning did you flip the hsf 180 degrees? An XP-120 worked perfectly on my Neo4.

 

[Aristo]

The clips are hitting the capacitors, not the heatsink itself. 🙁

 

[OzzieGT]

Why are you looking into the xp-90 instead of something quieter like a zalman 7000b? Just wondering, because I am trying to decide what to do myself.

 

[drpootums]

I think that the XP-90 might be a little better as far as the heat transfer goes, but i'm not sure about the noise factor.

Also, the XP-90 could be as quiet or quieter than the zalman, it just depends on what type of fan you use on it!