best air cooler?
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Have you seen the list for super PI? There are plenty of people getting very good results from the TT.
I'll admit it's a popular choice, a bit cheaper then the Noctua but it just doesn't cool as well as the Noctua or the TRUE.
If u are running a quad then Super PI is going to stress 1 core and therefore produces a lot less heat in comparision to prime95 or FoH I can super PI at a good 200 - 300 Mhz higher than I can run stable with a lot lower temps
I have a TRUE on one of my computers (with a noctua fan) and it really is an excellent cooler. Just hugenormous.
I also have a Zalman CNPS9700-LED in another computer, and this too is excellent. Cools excellently when on highest setting (my Opty 180@2520 idles around 30c) and is extremely quiet on the lowest setting.
For raw performance, though, you can't really go wrong with the Thermalright.
I also have a Zalman CNPS9700-LED in another computer, and this too is excellent. Cools excellently when on highest setting (my Opty 180@2520 idles around 30c) and is extremely quiet on the lowest setting.
For raw performance, though, you can't really go wrong with the Thermalright.
Agreed, but i still think it's a good indication that the TT is 'up-there' with the TRU.
Have they fixed the issues with the TRU - I.e., uneven surface and poor construction?
well the TT is a good cooler but in general if you look at the Q6600 database for example you will be hard pressed to get past 3.6ghz on a TT where as the TRUE can take you past 4ghz.. again this is somewhat down to the fans you mount..
I have built 4 rigs using TRUE and the construction of the heatsink itself has always been sound, the bases have ranged from poor to ok but I have always lapped both base and cpu as I havent been totally happy with them..
I would say if you are looking for a solid overclock then the TT is certainly an excellent buy and good value for money.. if you are looking for that extra 200 - 300 mhz then go for the TRUE but be prepaired to do some work if needed.. but then again if your aiming for 3.8ghz+ on air then you are more than likely thinking of going the extra mile anyways!
I have the TRUE with a Sharkoon fan attached. I lapped it when I got it as the base was pretty uneven.
I had an ACF7 Pro before, and tbh there is little difference in temps when idle. When load is applied, I see quite a difference to both cooling potential, and most importantly for me, noise.
The ACF7 Pro was really loud when it was at full speed, whereas I can run the Sharkoon fan on my TRUE at 1200RPM, which is virtually silent and keep pretty acceptable temps.
I would say the TRUE is a superb cooler, and it has much more potential if you aren't too bothered by system noise.
I had an ACF7 Pro before, and tbh there is little difference in temps when idle. When load is applied, I see quite a difference to both cooling potential, and most importantly for me, noise.
The ACF7 Pro was really loud when it was at full speed, whereas I can run the Sharkoon fan on my TRUE at 1200RPM, which is virtually silent and keep pretty acceptable temps.
I would say the TRUE is a superb cooler, and it has much more potential if you aren't too bothered by system noise.
Just a suggestion but what I did to solve a similiar issue was mount the side 36cm fan on the outside of the door. Thus leaving more space inside. Okay not cosmetically brilliant but it worked !
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