Xigmatek Red Scorpion S1283

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Here is a quick comparison Xigmatek HDT-S1283 RED SCORPION vs HDT-S1283
Let's begin with both side by side in the boxes:


The RS has better packaging and mounting kit, more accessories:


Some more RS pics:





Both side by side naked out of the box:



Besides the nickel plated heatpipes and the LED fan, I found one more difference:

Did you see it? Here is a hint - deeper channels for the AMD mounting kit.
OK. Let's see what they can do:
Xigmatek HDT-S1283 with two Scythe 2600 rpm fans:

And the temps:

Xigmatek RED SCORPION with the same Scythe 2600 rpm fans:

And the temps:

My goal was to test the HSs only. I wanted to see if there is a difference in performance with same fans used. Well, there isn't any.