its nice they offer compatibility, but they would really need to provide shrouds that prevent extra airflow from escaping (outside the fins on 120mm, within the fins on 140mm)
Looks like IFX-14 ver.2, bound to fail IMO. But we will see.
Has 2 more heatpipes, though.
Also it will have just as retarded motherboard compatibility due to this huge ass heatsink.
Bulldozer can't show up fast enough either. Bulldozer better live up to THIS: Image
It will either make history or make AMD history if it doesn't. Intel's thread count is getting higher than Fugger's bed sheets!
Hard to say for sure, but looks like a pretty wide fin spacing - the restriction might not be too bad, especially with two fans at work. I like those silicone blocks that the 120mm fan is resting against. Better than skinny little strips a la TRUE, or the pins like the Vendetta 2.
Those 6 heat pipes in that configuration looks very promising. It's interesting to see if this can raise the air-bar with a few degrees. When can vi expect a test?
Those 6 heat pipes in that configuration looks very promising. It's interesting to see if this can raise the air-bar with a few degrees. When can vi expect a test?
it probably won't be that much better than an IFX-14, maybe 1 or 2C max.
If it actually is 6C better than NH-U12P, then it's as good as Megahalem. Or maybe even better!
It's way bigger, though...
The thing is, though... Need to compare those with similar fans. That would give more accurate results.
Bulldozer can't show up fast enough either. Bulldozer better live up to THIS: Image
It will either make history or make AMD history if it doesn't. Intel's thread count is getting higher than Fugger's bed sheets!
I've been using Megahalem for a while now, and it is a great cooler. But considering those 6 heat pipes, the configuration of pipes, and up to 3 fans, then hopefully a few degree better than Megahalem is in reach,
It would be interesting to follow a few tests on this one.
I dont believe that the appearance of the fans is nearly as important as the function of the fans. That front fan has vortex notches, wondering if the center fan does as well? I have read about these vortex notches and it seems to improve the flow of air. That may have a very large impact on the performance of this cooler.
Uhhhmmm, sorry, but just because it isn't copper-colored, doesn't necessarily mean that it is not made of copper. I highly doubt that they would use anything else than copper or silver on a top of the line heatsink like that. And as silver would make this thing super expensive, I bet that it is nickel plated copper.
So, don't just always go by the looks.
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I wonder how it will perform though. 
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I highly doubt that they would use anything else than copper or silver on a top of the line heatsink like that. And as silver would make this thing super expensive, I bet that it is nickel plated copper.
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