Scythe Infinity kicks Big Typhoon hard, pics, tests by me

Printable View

Show 100 post(s) from this thread on one page

08-24-2006, 01:50 PM
XenatR

hmm cool

i will probably go ahead with an Infinity + SiverStone FM121 9blade 110CFM fan then :D

killer combo?
08-25-2006, 09:59 AM
Judaeus Apella

It's standard procedure to use the same fans, otherwise the conditions aren't the same. That means this comparison is bogus.
08-25-2006, 11:34 AM
aldamon

Quote:

Originally Posted by Judaeus Apella

It's standard procedure to use the same fans, otherwise the conditions aren't the same. That means this comparison is bogus.

No kidding. :nono: to OP.
09-12-2006, 07:17 PM
t1no

Quote:

Originally Posted by drtitanium0

Well if the ninja didn't fit how is the infinity going to fit?

The Ninja doesn't fit the dfi ultra-d??? I tried installing a TTBT on my ultra-d mobo and it did not work, after i installed it i couldnt reboot. With the TT out of stock i don't know what heatsink to get anymore.
09-12-2006, 07:53 PM
Luck.exe

Quote:

Originally Posted by t1no

The Ninja doesn't fit the dfi ultra-d??? I tried installing a TTBT on my ultra-d mobo and it did not work, after i installed it i couldnt reboot. With the TT out of stock i don't know what heatsink to get anymore.

What about the new Thermalright SI-128? If you like that style of coolers that is.
09-12-2006, 10:25 PM
ZoKi

ive just ordered one for DFI Ultra-D, for those that are wonderign if it will fit
09-12-2006, 11:09 PM
t1no

ZoKi, you mean you just ordered the infinity? TT will in stock again very soon, so i am going to wait.
09-13-2006, 12:03 AM
ZoKi

Quote:

Originally Posted by t1no

ZoKi, you mean you just ordered the infinity? TT will in stock again very soon, so i am going to wait.

Yeh sorry, ordered an Infinity. Should be my house tomorrow and i'll see how it compares to the XP90c
09-13-2006, 03:09 AM
Nullvoid

SPCR's review of the infinity actually places it quite far behind scythe's own ninja(4 deg C at 12v). And therefore considerably behind the thermalright ultra-120 also(which is a further 3 deg C below the ninja at 12v).
09-13-2006, 03:21 AM
Corsa

Re SPCR : The Scythe Infinity gets reviewed not long after its released.....and to my amazement and disbelief, there still is no review of the Thermaltake Big Typhoon at SPCR....wtf?
09-14-2006, 10:59 AM
vudoodoodoo

The Infinity fits my Ultra D. You can't use it w/o an IHS though. It won't make contact w/ a bare core. At least not w/ DFI's socket thing. I had to put my IHS back on. Idle temps are around 35C and it's right at 50C under dual prime according to A64Info. 48C according to Smart Guardian. 320x9 w/ 1.45 vcore. I'm using a Yate Loon fan.
Mounting it isn't so bad even w/ the mobo inside the case. There's just little room between the fins and the mosfte heatsinks. Barely enough to wiggle your finger around and pull the lever. Maybe a screwdriver would work best for those w/ fat fingers.
Too bad it only came w/ 2 fan mounts. Only enough for 1 fan. I was gonna check it out using 2 fans. Anyone know where I can get another set of fan mounts?
09-14-2006, 11:08 PM
ZoKi

Well just hooked mine up to my Ultra D. Mounting it was easier then my XP90c. Fits excellent. So far pretty good, nice and quiet.
09-14-2006, 11:37 PM
NO1B4ME

Quote:

Originally Posted by Navig

The whole better temps with a stronger fan on the TTBT probably was strongly contributed by me:

My fairly well documented thread.

I finally topped out the TTBTs performance with the sidewinder delta 120x76 counterrotating fan. At 2x1600rpms or above I get no more performance benefit.

Personally, I think that companies should produce high performance high density heatsinks for folks like me who are fine with a 120mm fan at 1600rpms.

navig

awesome information.

Thanks
09-15-2006, 01:40 AM
Mad_Man

or get Tt SonicTower
I bought it yesterday, its really awesome. at 325*9@1.32V under Freezer64 i got 40/53 idle/load
now 33/43 with 120mm fan at 4V
09-15-2006, 10:00 AM
Icer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Navig

The whole better temps with a stronger fan on the TTBT probably was strongly contributed by me:

My fairly well documented thread.

I finally topped out the TTBTs performance with the sidewinder delta 120x76 counterrotating fan. At 2x1600rpms or above I get no more performance benefit.

Personally, I think that companies should produce high performance high density heatsinks for folks like me who are fine with a 120mm fan at 1600rpms.

navig

I'd personally like everyone to read this quoted post B4 you get the Scythe Infinity or any other cooler. I have a Thermaltake Big Typhoon VX and what Navig's states seems real. I personally think the thread title "Scythe Infinity kicks Big Typhoon hard, pics, tests by me" should be changed! The the original post from "kiwi" may have truly been "his" personal experience but I think the BT's temps he posted seem too high.

EDIT: BTW, I'm not saying the Scythe Infinity isn't a decent coooler, I'm just stating not to base your descision from this thread.
09-15-2006, 03:38 PM
xlink

mine keeps my conroe at 35C idle via ITE smart guardian(37C core temp) @ 3.07GHz w/ 1.325V. don't knwo if that is necessarily all THAT great but it seems acceptable to me. load is 54C on Core temp, 59C on ITE.
09-15-2006, 03:51 PM
Vapor

With the same ~105CFM fan, my Infinity beat my TTBT by ~7-14C, depending on OC/volts/load (difference increased with a higher load [like max volts on a P5W DH and dual load at 3.85GHz :D]). Mounting is amazing too....provides a perfect amount of pressure (put one SMALL little dab of AS5 on the center of the core and when I uninstalled it, it was a perfect spread (and practically all squished off the side of the IHS) and is very easy to mount with the like-stock push-pins (though I did have to wipe some blood off the HSF edges).
09-17-2006, 01:19 AM
james111

Can't wait to get mine!
09-20-2006, 04:07 PM
Revv23

Quote:

Originally Posted by dinos22

yeah seems like a pretty good one but we know that Tuniq is the best and proper comparisons between Tuniq and TTBT have received not such a big difference..........TTBT also benefits enourmously form a really high pressure fan for benching................:)

Only if you set it up right, youve got to close up all the air pockets so the air only moves over the fins, and then a nice 35mm fan makes the BT into a monster. I am right there with you, a lapped BT with high pressure gained me around 5c. Anyone who says high pressure doesnt make a difference simply isnt doing it right, or they dont have enough heatload, on low heat cpu's there isnt really alot of room for temp drops that a high cfm fan would bring. But with 1.8v into my 146 this high cfm really makes a difference.
09-21-2006, 02:11 PM
[XC] Malkec

How about a close encounter with a Tuniq Tower? I bet it would be close.
09-21-2006, 03:37 PM
SKiLL3D

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corsa

Re SPCR : The Scythe Infinity gets reviewed not long after its released.....and to my amazement and disbelief, there still is no review of the Thermaltake Big Typhoon at SPCR....wtf?

Whatever - iwould not not rely on only 1 review. The Infinity is far better than my oldie TTBT - thats what most Reviews say, too.

iLL
09-27-2006, 12:36 PM
quicksilverXP

Can the Infinity be mounted the other way on a DS3 so that the fan is pointing towards the rear exhaust of a case?
09-27-2006, 01:00 PM
kiwi

Quote:

Originally Posted by quicksilverXP

Can the Infinity be mounted the other way on a DS3 so that the fan is pointing towards the rear exhaust of a case?

Yeah, fan can be mounted on any of 4 sides :toast:

You can up it a bit if needed
09-27-2006, 01:41 PM
Exedy

Infinity kicks si128 too? ;)
10-06-2006, 12:08 AM
NO1B4ME

the Infinity is a kick ass cooler. I also have the Typhoon.

Show 100 post(s) from this thread on one page