Thermalright IFX-14

Paul_Canning · 20 Sep 2009 at 17:18

Nevermind, I got totally confused looking through the product pages. Please delete

cmndr_andi · 20 Sep 2009 at 17:26

From what I have seen, the thermalright coolers can fit on most sockets, but are sold with different combiantions of mounts. Here is the AMD mounted option of the IFX-14 on OCUK.

Personally I would recommend the Corsair H50 or the Megahalems (plus AMD mount). Both are amazing coolers with very good AM2+ mounting systems.

Paul_Canning · 20 Sep 2009 at 17:30

Yea i spotted the AM2 one afterwards lol.

I would love the Corsair H50 but its really is a turn off having to contact Corsair to get the mounting bracket. I would like to get everything in the one bundle and be up and running ASAP.

whilst the MEgahalems looks very good, the extra cost of the AM2 bracket is again a turn off, as I also need to buy a fan extra.

cmndr_andi · 20 Sep 2009 at 17:43

That's fair enuf, If you want it all in one kit then this one is a very nice option and for a bit less money this is also very good.

Paul_Canning · 20 Sep 2009 at 17:48

Think I have settled on the Thermalright IFX with 2x Noiseblocker BlackSilent 120mm fans

Should be plenty for a Phenom II 550 no?

cmndr_andi · 20 Sep 2009 at 17:59

Hehe, i think that cooler will murder that 65W chip. Have fun clocking it

Paul_Canning · 20 Sep 2009 at 18:14

Just looked in my PC case, and I don't think I will have room to utilise the rear heatsink. Should I still get the IFX and just install without the addition sink? Or go for the Ultra 120 instead?

cmndr_andi · 20 Sep 2009 at 18:22

I just had a look at some reviews of the IFX -14. It seems to perform the same or a bit worse than the Ultra 120 Extreme, while being bigger and costing the same. If I were you, I'd go with the Ultra 12 Extreme (TRUE).

Paul_Canning · 20 Sep 2009 at 18:30

Thank you. Added the ultra 12 extreme to my basket along with a 140mm Scythe Kaze Maru

cmndr_andi · 20 Sep 2009 at 18:50

Is the Kaze Maru for the cooler? If so, it won't fit. You will be wanting a 120mm fan. My recommendation is this.

Paul_Canning · 20 Sep 2009 at 19:09

It says the mounting holes are spaced to be 120mm

However, I spotted this on offer

Akasa AK-FN057 Apache Super Silent 120mm

cmndr_andi · 20 Sep 2009 at 19:12

The mounting holes are 120mm, but they can only be used when mounting to the case. The TRUE holds onto the sides of a standard 120mm fan to keep it secured (which it couldn't do for that round 140mm fan). So going for a 120mm fan is the best bet with that cooler.

That akasa fan is supposed to be good, and seems to be going for a good price.

Paul_Canning · 20 Sep 2009 at 19:13

Thanks you for letting me know