[Vapor] IFX-14 vs. Ultra-120 eXtreme (and others!)

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08-02-2007, 10:05 AM
lad

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We still haven't heard from anyone whose lapped their IFX-14.
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http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=153027
08-02-2007, 10:11 AM
Ace-a-Rue

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Originally Posted by GFORCE100

Right, but also consider that they look upon themselves as the best in air coolers out there so self handily admit they're a premium brand. They have a statement to live up to, given they based the IFX-14 off of their 120U I find it hard to imagine them thinking oh okay guys, this time we'll make a crap cooler just for fun since we don't care how it performs, only our CFO does and hell he's out playing golf anyway, bad for him and good for us. The market's too competitive for this kind of approach.

:D i'm not saying they start out with the idea of giving us a crappy or sub-par HS but development is sometimes rushed to the curb when it isn't quite ready for prime time....Asus, a prime time mobo maker, has been guilty of this MANY times!:)
08-02-2007, 01:53 PM
cognoscenti

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08-02-2007, 02:38 PM
Gig4moller

Awesome pics :) thanks for sharing!

And keep us updated with results :D
08-02-2007, 02:44 PM
lad

I don't think the inner heatpipes are running hotter. Mine certainly feel the same temp as the outer pipes.

RE: the pipes not feeling *hot*, I surmise that that's due to the cooled water that condenses on the pipes. Remember, that cool water wicking back to the base is what cools the cpu.
08-02-2007, 02:49 PM
Bail_w

cognoscenti, motherboard on carpet=:down:
08-02-2007, 03:01 PM
evoic

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Originally Posted by Bail_w

cognoscenti, motherboard on carpet=:down:

QFT - :down:
08-02-2007, 04:49 PM
ChaosMinionX

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Originally Posted by Bail_w

cognoscenti, motherboard on carpet=:down:

But hey, shes a female overclocker :) so thats a plus... And are those SLI ultras?
08-02-2007, 05:26 PM
hotrodtheman

Sorry to be off topic, but I feel bad for your power supply, and for you energy bill :p:
08-02-2007, 05:30 PM
Emerica

Wait? So is the Ultra 120 Extreme actually performing better than the IFX-14?
08-02-2007, 05:47 PM
Ace-a-Rue

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Originally Posted by Emerica

Wait? So is the Ultra 120 Extreme actually performing better than the IFX-14?

yes!

i am disappointed in TR's IFX-14 design...its flawed in my opinion.
08-03-2007, 05:05 AM
krille

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Originally Posted by Emerica

Wait? So is the Ultra 120 Extreme actually performing better than the IFX-14?

I wonder the same. What about with a 14cm fan on the IFX-14? (It seems to be made for 140mm fans, no?)
08-03-2007, 08:24 AM
Ace-a-Rue

one last shot...talk to me bro.;)

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Originally Posted by Ace-a-Rue

hey Vapor, super comparison!:)

have you been offered a Tuniq to test in this comparison?...i can send you mine to test so you can include it in your results...i just would like it back once finished...i can send you round trip postage so it won't cost you anything but time...LMK
08-03-2007, 01:16 PM
Vapor

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Originally Posted by Ace-a-Rue

one last shot...talk to me bro.;)

Hey...sorry for not checking in, been super busy recently. Also going out of town starting tomorrow through Tuesday/Wednesday....

Anyway, I'd love to try out the Tuniq and put it through the wringer compared to my coolers, but I just don't think I'll have the time :(
08-03-2007, 01:21 PM
Ace-a-Rue

ok...thought to ask since i know a few want to see the comparison...i perfectly understand about the time element...if you change your mind let me know...i made the same offer to "Navig" but i haven't heard a response from him...first come, first serve.;)
08-03-2007, 01:28 PM
Ender17

anyone tried to mount the ifx on a d975xbx2?
it will only fit with the fans blowing "up" :mad:
the clips that screw into the backplate hit the flame heatsinks on the top of the board if you try to install it the other way
08-03-2007, 02:13 PM
Vapor

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Originally Posted by Ender17

anyone tried to mount the ifx on a d975xbx2?
it will only fit with the fans blowing "up" :mad:
the clips that screw into the backplate hit the flame heatsinks on the top of the board if you try to install it the other way

It fits perfectly fine in both directions for me...my flamesinks may not encroach on the socket as much though...it's definitely close.
08-03-2007, 03:02 PM
Ender17

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Originally Posted by Vapor

It fits perfectly fine in both directions for me...my flamesinks may not encroach on the socket as much though...it's definitely close.

yeah I tried it again and it works, but I found another problem - the backplate cooler won't fit in my P182 and without that the temps are really gonna suck compared to a U120X

I'm gonna order the U120X like I should have 3 months ago, guess I'll have to wait another week to put everything together
08-03-2007, 03:56 PM
lad

Huh?!

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Originally Posted by Ender17

anyone tried to mount the ifx on a d975xbx2?
it will only fit with the fans blowing "up" :mad:
the clips that screw into the backplate hit the flame heatsinks on the top of the board if you try to install it the other way

Mine didn't. I put the two mount pieces running from the front of the case to the back. You can see my fans are blowing from the front to the rear in my IFX thread.
08-24-2007, 06:14 PM
emoners

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Originally Posted by Ace-a-Rue

i am disappointed in TR's IFX-14 design...its flawed in my opinion.

i agree...IMHO. the Ultra-120Ex has 6 heatpipes, while the IFX-14 has only 4.:D

has anyone tried comparing the Ultra-120EX with the HR-01 Plus? considering both have 6 heatpipes & can mount 2x 120mm fans.:rolleyes:
08-24-2007, 07:11 PM
enz660

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Originally Posted by emoners

i agree...IMHO. the Ultra-120Ex has 6 heatpipes, while the IFX-14 has only 4.:D

has anyone tried comparing the Ultra-120EX with the HR-01 Plus? considering both have 6 heatpipes & can mount 2x 120mm fans.:rolleyes:

for the last time...

those are 8mm heatpipes, they are BIGGER than the ultra 120's six.
08-25-2007, 05:57 PM
mono666

Well, I just installed mine. And I kinda wish I didn't buy the IFX... I get the same idle temp as the Ninja and if not worse.

e6600 @ 3.6 1.54v Idle = 54c Load = 85c

ahh well at least it looks cool in my case, oh wait the back plate hsf doesn't fit in my P180 case.
08-25-2007, 06:12 PM
lad

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Originally Posted by mono666

oh wait the back plate hsf doesn't fit in my P180 case.

That might just be your problem. It adds more pressure to the mount.
08-25-2007, 07:51 PM
mono666

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Originally Posted by lad

That might just be your problem. It adds more pressure to the mount.

Now that you've mention it, I should try it with the back plate outside of my case. P180 is too small...:mad:

EDIT: You are right Lad, the IFX does need the back plate to give the pressure it needs. now the temp dropped to 39 idle and 60 load outside of the case. That is freaking awsome!! Thanks for the help dude!
08-26-2007, 03:13 AM
Bl4ck^!

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Originally Posted by tiro_uspsss

improvise/mod... ppl take dremels to their cases etc around here all the time, among other crazy things. its a small obstacle, it can b moved! :D

if it's man made it can be man "unmade" ;F

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