Can't decide on which heatsink/cooler to purchase..

[ntrisKKT]

I'm having a difficult time deciding on a heatsink/cpu cooler. The 3 that are on top of my mind though are the Thermalright Ultra 120-eXtreme, the CoolerMaster V8 as well as the Zalman CNPS-9900. I know it's a bit unwise, but I'm leaning towards the CNPS-9900 due to it's noise level as well as it's aesthetics.

Can you really blame me?:
http://www.guru3d.com/article/zalman-cnps-9900-led-review/4

I need to get my head straight decide on a adequate cooler.

 

[gkay09]

Are u specific tat the cooler shuld have bling...else u can get the Xigmatic S1823...
Heard they are currently the better ones...

 

[ntrisKKT]

I apologize if I used aesthetics in the wrong form of text. What I meant was looks.

I've been hearing a lot about the Xigmatek S1823 aka Dark Knight as well. In my opinion, I would purchase it only if I am ever on a short-budget for a heat-sink, as it is the best "bang for your buck" cooler.

 

[jundaboy]

Check these posts and decide

http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=2233&page=5

http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=300&Itemid=62

Even toms recommended the Xigmatek 1283 or 1284 as one of the best in the market.


As long as it gets the job done the price doesnt matter i guess.

 

[Ancient_1]

I would get the TRUE Black if I had to buy one right now. Over the last 10+ years I have only bought two brands of heatsinks Alpha and Thermalright and was never disappointed with their quality or performance. Of the three you mention I am sure the TRUE has the best performance with equal fan power/noise.

 

[gkay09]

I'm having a difficult time deciding on a heatsink/cpu cooler. The 3 that are on top of my mind though are the Thermalright Ultra 120-eXtreme, the CoolerMaster V8 as well as the Zalman CNPS-9900. I know it's a bit unwise, but I'm leaning towards the CNPS-9900 due to it's noise level as well as it's aesthetics.

Can you really blame me?:
http://www.guru3d.com/article/zalman-cnps-9900-led-review/4

I need to get my head straight decide on a adequate cooler.

I apologize if I used aesthetics in the wrong form of text. What I meant was looks.

I've been hearing a lot about the Xigmatek S1823 aka Dark Knight as well. In my opinion, I would purchase it only if I am ever on a short-budget for a heat-sink, as it is the best "bang for your buck" cooler.

Well now I get it u want to show ur as well if am correct... (Well who doesnt want to)...
Yes the Zalman looks very attractive...but do check out its performance as well...

 

[gkay09]

I apologize if I used aesthetics in the wrong form of text. What I meant was looks.

I've been hearing a lot about the Xigmatek S1823 aka Dark Knight as well. In my opinion, I would purchase it only if I am ever on a short-budget for a heat-sink, as it is the best "bang for your buck" cooler.

Hey y not get a Xigmatic and add a gud LED fan... sure will look gud...

 

[jsc]

I have an older Zalman (9500) ... sitting on my knick-knack shelf, bought on eBay for about $20 including shipping. Yeah, they are neat looking. Houseguests cannot keep their hands off of it. And some wooden puzzles. I'm a sucker for wooden puzzles.

But I have a hand lapped TRUE (from before the Xigs were sold) on my main computer.

 

[ntrisKKT]

Well now I get it u want to show ur as well if am correct... (Well who doesnt want to)...
Yes the Zalman looks very attractive...but do check out its performance as well...

I made the edit to correct a few grammar issues. As for me using "as well", it's a habit that I can't seem to break

 

[gkay09]

I made the edit to correct a few grammar issues. As for me using "as well", it's a habit that I can't seem to break

OMG ...dude i had missed "RIG" in between the sentence..., which made u to think I was joking abt ur way of writing ...my bad
I was abt to say "Everyone like to show of their rig as well "
So no offence dude...
And do get the Zalman its jus awesome...But dont forget to take off tat plastic cover...looks far better tat way...

 

[ntrisKKT]

I'm alright about purchasing the Zalman, but I just don't expect it to stay efficient in the long run. By the way, how much does a Thermalright 120 exTreme go for nowadays?

 

[gkay09]

well mayb 60% for the current retail price...jus a rough idea...

 

[ntrisKKT]

well mayb 60% for the current retail price...jus a rough idea...

From where?

 

[gkay09]

Well tat was for a second hand one nt sure u can find new ones nw...

 

[KyleSTL]

Don't forget about the new Scythe Mugen 2, check out the reviews on it, it's extremely quiet and has great thermals.

 

[Ancient_1]

I'm alright about purchasing the Zalman, but I just don't expect it to stay efficient in the long run. By the way, how much does a Thermalright 120 exTreme go for nowadays?

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