REVIEW: Thermalright SP-97 Socket A Heatsink

[Prof133]

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When it comes to heatsinks, AMD people rarely have occasion to be jealous of their Intel brethren. Most high-end heatsinks are released first in an AMD version, and an Intel version comes later. The exception to this rule was the Thermalright SP-94. Released solely for P4 systems, the SP-94's awesome performance made many of us dream of an AMD version.

So, we waited. Some people got tired of waiting, and even went so far as to modify the SP-94 to fit on an AMD processor. Fortunately, that won't be necessary for the rest of us since Thermalright has finally delivered the goods. The Thermalright SP-97 utilizes much of the same architecture that makes the SLK-9xx series so good, and throws in three big heat pipes to further improve its capabilities. Today we're going to find out if it was worth the wait!

 

[scottchen]

Well we used to be afraid of snapping the socket, these days with Zalman's CNPS7000A-CU and these new SP beasts we'll soon have to start worrying about snapping our motherboards in half.

-Intel PIV 2.6C @ 3.575G -Asus P4P800 -OCZ Copper 2x256 4000EL memory @ 275mhz 3-4-4-8 -Sapphire 9800np @ 432/760 -SB audigy -120G Maxtor Diamond Plus9 S-ATA150 hdd -450 Enermax PSU

 

[Prof133]

Is that something that happens often? And in those cases where it could be a problem, can it be avoided by laying the case on its' side?

 

[scottchen]

I'm just saying, the AMD's socket is rated to handle up to 300 grams, now we're using the 4 screw things which enables us to use much heavier heatsinks, i'm just wandering if the day comes that heatsinks are going to so heavy that even the 4 screws mounting won't save the mobo from snapping in half. I have seen AMD sockets getting ripped off, but I have never seen mobo snapping. I guess if you lie the case on its side would elimiate that problem.

-Intel PIV 2.6C @ 3.575G -Asus P4P800 -OCZ Copper 2x256 4000EL memory @ 275mhz 3-4-4-8 -Sapphire 9800np @ 432/760 -SB audigy -120G Maxtor Diamond Plus9 S-ATA150 hdd -450 Enermax PSU

 

[Prof133]

OK, thanx for the info!

 

[twofruitz]

they need to find a perfect mix of metals which is lighter, but provides the same performance

<A HREF="http://service.futuremark.com/compare?2k1=6973142" target="_new">3dmark2001</A>

2.4C @ 3.0G
Asus P4C800
Corsair 2x512 3200
Sapphire 9600pro @ 500/700
80G Seagate S-ATA150

 

[Colt357TW]

last time i heard they demo'ed some watercooling stuff at CompuTex

 

[Colt357TW]

Int*l was showing something like that in their "I Don't F***ing know"......I meant IDF conference. Noticed Intel had been putting heavier and heavier HSF lately on their TDG?? (Thermal Design Guide)