Quote Originally Posted by Bobsama View Post
The thing I most dislike about heatsinks these days--they all have a "top" cover. I think it looks stupid and it interferes with airflow directly on the board. /.../ I would personally prefer if those "top covers" were removable
My first thoughts as well.

Quote Originally Posted by Movieman View Post
^^
Agreed, why can't companies stop looking at pretty and start looking at function. Use an old fashioned cooler that we can screw a fan into or God forbid, have the company do it that way and not a wimpy fan but something of substance.
/.../If you want to have that plate for the masses that use the board stock then fine but attach it in a way where it can be removed.
Maybe some nylon hold downs that can be cut and tossed..
NOISE ≠ FUNCTIONALITY
Try to look beyond yourself and XS. You should take a walk over to SilentPCReview.com forums to get some perspective.

Abit has the best BIOS fan controller for a reason.

I agree completely with the non-bold parts however.