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Will XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 block two of my RAM slots?

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hammurabi   05-28-2008 at 12:19:13 AM

With all the praise I saw for it on the boards, I just ordered the XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 cooler. However, I ran across a couple of mentions of it blocking two of the memory slots on a couple of motherboards. Does anyone know if it does so on the Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3R board I also ordered? This would be a problem, as I intend to fill up all 4 memory slots. If I am so unfortunate as to have that be the case, any recommendations for a nice smaller cooler that wouldn't block any memory slots? Doesn't have to be insane cooling, as I only plan on OCing my E8400 to 3.6 Ghz.

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rgsaunders   05-28-2008 at 12:25:56 AM
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Don't know about the Xigmatek, but I think its very similar to the OCZ Vendetta 2 which I use on my EP35-DS3R without any problems with ram clearance.

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halcyon   05-28-2008 at 12:45:36 AM
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rgsaunders wrote :

Don't know about the Xigmatek, but I think its very similar to the OCZ Vendetta 2 which I use on my EP35-DS3R without any problems with ram clearance.




Vendetta 2

...higher rated than the Xigmatek S1283...nice choice.

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Asian PingPong   05-28-2008 at 01:27:31 AM
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It won't block your ram, it's only 40 mm thick.

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rgsaunders   05-28-2008 at 02:55:07 AM
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halcyon
The V2 works great, my core temps are sitting at around 45-46C on the Q6600 o/c to 3.2G, thats with all 4 cores at 100% for the last 3 weeks running FAH SMP version and the GPU version as well. The 4 Scythe Slipstream 120s help keep the P182 cool and quiet.

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halcyon   05-28-2008 at 11:09:58 AM
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Nice

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jeremyrailton   05-28-2008 at 01:27:57 PM
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i have that cooler on a p35c-ds3r, all memory slots are clear

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bobbknight   05-28-2008 at 01:43:05 PM
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I see on Newegg the the XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 is selling for $37
Has a Thermal Resistance of 0.16°C/Watt and looks harder to install.

I see also that the Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro is selling for $27
Has a Thermal Resistance of 0.17°C/Watt and looks easier to install.

Is the difference that great to warrant a $10 dollar premium, with the attendant installation aggravation.

Nope. It looks like AC got it right first, and cheaper.

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Asian PingPong   05-28-2008 at 02:00:28 PM
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Ac7 pro and the xigmatek aren't even in the same league, the xigmatek is one of the highest performing air coolers, while still being relatively cheap, while the ac7 is a just a budget cooler, not performance.

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halcyon   05-28-2008 at 03:34:16 PM
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Asian PingPong wrote :

Ac7 pro and the xigmatek aren't even in the same league, the xigmatek is one of the highest performing air coolers, while still being relatively cheap, while the ac7 is a just a budget cooler, not performance.



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mihirkula   05-28-2008 at 04:25:03 PM
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halcyon wrote :

Vendetta 2

 

...higher rated than the Xigmatek S1283...

 

How come? ... The Vendetta 2 runs hotter than the Xigmatek. Its just quieter that's all.

 

http://www.frostytech.com/articlev [...] 279&page=5

 

OP... no Xigmatek won't block your RAM slots. Buy it without any tension.

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mihirkula   05-28-2008 at 04:31:01 PM
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Here's a pic to confirm that.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums [...] /Flow2.jpg

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halcyon   05-28-2008 at 05:43:27 PM
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mihirkula wrote :

How come? ... The Vendetta 2 runs hotter than the Xigmatek. Its just quieter that's all.

http://www.frostytech.com/articlev [...] 279&page=5

OP... no Xigmatek won't block your RAM slots. Buy it without any tension.



I believe it was Benchmark Reviews that gave it the higher rating...but I'm canna get to their site right now... http://benchmarkreviews.com/index. [...] 3&Itemid=1



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Zhakar   05-28-2008 at 08:43:27 PM
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I've got one on my Q6600 with a P35 board. No blockage at all even if it had 4 sticks on it; really an efficient design.

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sciggy   06-01-2008 at 09:13:14 AM
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I have the xigmatek hdts1283 and corsair XMS2 ram http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820145194. With the taller heatsink on the ram itself, if I were to be using the closest ram slots to the cpu it wouldn't clear. I am thus limisted to using slots 1 and 3 and wouldn't be able to use slots 2 and 4 for ram. I suppose it depends on the ram. the XMS2 or OCZ reaper with heatsink probably wouldn't clear under the fan.

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f1nal_0men   06-01-2008 at 04:28:18 PM
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I also run the Xigmatek HDT-S1283 and Corsair TWIN2X4096-6400C4DHX without a clearance issue on the eVGA 750i FTW motherboard. Obviously the eVGA motherboard has mroe room between the socket and memory, and it looks like it will occupy the one memory slot closest to the cpu socket, unless you flipped the cooler backwards, and then flipped the fan so it pulled air through the cooler.

------------------------------ Intel Q6600 G0 @ 3.6 Xigmatek HDT-S1283
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mdedrick   06-08-2008 at 01:29:32 PM
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I've got the Kingwin 12025 , In a gigabyte p35-ds3l , No clearance issues.

Oh ya, in that review of the ocz vendentta 2 post above, they used an after market fan for that test! CHEATERS!

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quaduser   06-08-2008 at 06:07:21 PM
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It'd be useful if you guys with the Xigmatek (or other large coolers) would also list the case you have!! These are the things that are impossible to find out for sure just from the manuf. website etc... you need to build it to know about size , airflow etc..

So go! Xigmatek, GA-EP35 mobos and cases... let us know!

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Andrius   06-08-2008 at 06:48:12 PM
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XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 and Thermal Right Ultra 120 Extreme fit into my
CM Centurion 5 (older CAC-T05 with 80mm front intake), GA-P35-DS3P
CM RC-690 (side fan removed and mounted elsewhere), GA-P35-DS3P
CM Stacker STC-T01 (the older 2004 model), GA-P35-DS3P
without issues.

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Evilonigiri   06-08-2008 at 10:19:49 PM
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Well, you could always use a ruler and measure the case with the mobo ;)

Newegg lists all the dimensions, so use that.

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Andrius   06-08-2008 at 11:49:28 PM
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^The problem with this method is that it's hard to do a precise measurement. I've built several paper models back in the days of SuperOrbs and Volcanos to figure out if they could be mounted. I used specs and blueprints(technical drawings) from the manufacturer (TT) and still had issues when I tried to mount it after I bought it.

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quaduser   06-09-2008 at 06:37:44 PM
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Also, some of us are asking before buying the case, mobo and fan...

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V3NOM   07-25-2008 at 10:11:04 AM
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would the 1283 be too big mounted with the longest side (length)horizontally (90 degrees to pci slots) for the 750i FTW's NB cooler w/fan attached? that's the only thing stopping me from buying that board right now!

With a quad core, the cooler would have to be mounted across the northbridge, as the cores are in a different allignment to the dual cores (which you have to twist the cooler 90 deg thereby, the longest side of the cooler may block RAM slot/s)
As i'm getting a Q6600, im not worried about the RAM slots, (and im only using 2 sticks anywho) im worried about the NB obstructing it especially with the fan attached!!

EDIT: hmmm i feel like a bit of an idiot now.... look at this, lol: http://img147.imageshack.us/img147 [...] 222fk8.jpg
i'm assuming if a TRUE fits a 1283 will fit.....but by the looks of it that blocks 2 RAM slots!! :O is it possible to just chuck the fan over to the other sides on top of the MOSFETS and backplane?

please reply quickly!!


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halcyon   07-25-2008 at 11:49:28 AM
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Yes, V3nom, it would be too big if mounted perpendicular to the RAM slots...too wide.

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V3NOM   07-26-2008 at 03:21:16 AM
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so r u saying its too big in that it would block the RAM slots or too big in that it blocks the NB HSF...

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acoz   07-26-2008 at 03:58:36 AM
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How is Xigmatek HDT-S1283 better then OCZ Vendetta 2?

http://benchmarkreviews.com/index. [...] 6&Itemid=1

http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/for [...] eview.html

There are alots of reviews comparing the two.

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V3NOM   07-26-2008 at 01:07:08 PM
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yes, but the xiggy is far cheaper and as good if not better in some cases than the Vendetta....Vendetta is quieter thats pretty much it.

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halcyon   07-26-2008 at 02:31:00 PM
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I'm currently using the Vendetta 2, quite happy with it. One option I've not exploited yet it to simply put a more powerful, yet quieter fan on it, say...a Scythe SFlex-F. ...haven't had the need yet, I'm using my TRUE's bolt-thru kit too.

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mystics78   07-27-2008 at 01:40:00 AM
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I just order Xigmatek HDT-S1283, I was wondering how is it going to fit inside Dell XPS 420 system. Gonna use it on my Quad Q9450.

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V3NOM   07-28-2008 at 12:11:22 PM
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mystics78 wrote :

I just order Xigmatek HDT-S1283, I was wondering how is it going to fit inside Dell XPS 420 system. Gonna use it on my Quad Q9450.



mate you've already created a thread on this topic dont spam. be patient and people will respond.

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