Even Intel don't use their own cooler!

EverybodyelsE · 1 Jan 2009 at 02:48

Just watched this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKX8bdHWgu8

It's interesting that the i7 CPU coolers used by the Intel staff on this video look more like the Thermalright Ultra 120 and nothing like the one that comes with the i7 retail box! :eek:

What does that tell us and why not have those instead?

Just wondering. :confused:

TheCenturion · 1 Jan 2009 at 02:53

because Intel coolers suck, and they might have been overclocking?

Nitrojan · 1 Jan 2009 at 02:54

"It's a horrible job, having to play the same games over and over again" - I'd do it for the money! lol

fornowagain · 1 Jan 2009 at 03:05

Interesting to see Francois Piednoel on there, goes by Drwho? on XS.

setter · 1 Jan 2009 at 07:29

I know if i was an intel rep i wouldnt be showing off the latest cpu's under a stock cooler, ive never used one and dont think i ever will.

Sayso · 1 Jan 2009 at 08:24

thats cos stock coolers are *****....and thats why we read OC forum

happy new year all

AWPC · 1 Jan 2009 at 08:50

The one they give you with the 965 is actually a very good performer and different design as it has a lot of copper in it. But still push pin so it had to go as the pins are flimsy. Intel obviously provide a basic HSF as they know most people will replace them and only business users will keep it so its adequate for that useage.

Davy644 · 1 Jan 2009 at 09:30

quote: We've been working on the Nehalem since 2003 .. I would love to see what they are working on today :cool:

sithlord · 1 Jan 2009 at 13:19

The heat spreader they have is indequate on the stock cooler, it only covers 60-70% of the chip.

rjk · 2 Jan 2009 at 01:01

they dont use their own coolers because they save money by providing a cheap cooling solution that is adequate for the job

they know most people who plan on pushing the chips will have a decent cooler planned for it so they dont waste their/our money by pushing high performance, expensive stock coolers on us