for those debating between the xigmatek 1283 and red scorpion

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they are the same heatsink with different fans. the only difference is that the red scorpion one or "rs" one has nickel plating on the pipes which will make 0 difference cooling wise.. the red scorpion has a quieter fan and it has a bit more cfm.. imo get the 26.99 one and with the difference of the 13$ get a better fan around 100cfm and dont worry about the fancy red one on the red scorpion.. imo just for looks my info comes from xigmatek today after talking with daniel from xigmatek on the phone he said there will be basically no difference at all cooling wise between these two heatsinks.. he said its so minimal that unless you will see the fan save the money and get the cheaper one.. but he said they have tested both and have seen basically no difference in the lab.. i bought the 26.99 (on sale at newegg right now!!) one and a ace fan for it at newegg for the reg 1283 version!!