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

[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

[Ace-a-Rue]

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.

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!

[cognoscenti]

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[Gig4moller]

Awesome pics thanks for sharing!

And keep us updated with results

[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.

[Bail_w]

cognoscenti, motherboard on carpet=

[evoic]

cognoscenti, motherboard on carpet=

QFT -

[ChaosMinionX]

cognoscenti, motherboard on carpet=

But hey, shes a female overclocker so thats a plus... And are those SLI ultras?

[hotrodtheman]

Sorry to be off topic, but I feel bad for your power supply, and for you energy bill

[Emerica]

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

[Ace-a-Rue]

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.

[krille]

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?)

[Ace-a-Rue]

one last shot...talk to me bro.

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

[Vapor]

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

[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.

[Ender17]

anyone tried to mount the ifx on a d975xbx2?
it will only fit with the fans blowing "up"
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

[Vapor]

anyone tried to mount the ifx on a d975xbx2?
it will only fit with the fans blowing "up"
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.

[Ender17]

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

[lad]

anyone tried to mount the ifx on a d975xbx2?
it will only fit with the fans blowing "up"
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.

[emoners]

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.

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

[enz660]

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

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

for the last time...

those are 8mm heatpipes, they are BIGGER than the ultra 120's six.

[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.

[lad]

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.

[mono666]

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...

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!

[Bl4ck^!]

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!

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