xigmatek s1284, and sunbeam core contact freezer

[halcyon]

Okay, so just cut off the little plastic push-pins and use those instead? For ~$5 sounds pretty good.

 

[Crazy-PC]

I am not sure if I am right or not. I think the new product "sunbeam core contact freezer" is over 90% like the China Product by PCCOOLER on last year and over 80% like Arctic Freezer 7 Pro; maybe Core-Contact Freezer just an OEM product from PC-Cooler. Certainly it is OK to buy Core-Contact Freezer if no PC Cooler hp-1204X available in your country. If I was you I will go with Xigmatek S1283 or S1284.

VS

 

[yodamrbig]

I finally found a site with the Sunbeam Core Contact Freezer for sale. Placed my order last night finally..cant wait to get this and test it out against my true 120.

http://www.crazypc.com/products/core-contact-5048.html

 

[Evilonigiri]

I finally found a site with the Sunbeam Core Contact Freezer for sale. Placed my order last night finally..cant wait to get this and test it out against my true 120.

http://www.crazypc.com/products/core-contact-5048.html

Let us know the results 😛 You should post it in another thread when you do.

I took a look at the site and they said this:

Reviews

* FrostyTech - "There's no need to dance around the thermal test results, Sunbeamtech's Core-Contact Freezer heatsink is an excellent Intel or AMD cooler. It's very suitable for overclocked processors putting out as much as 150W heat, and the easy installation bracket makes switching out CPUs quick and easy." #1 Tested Cooler!

Then I took this from Frosty's site, in the Top 5 list:

Manufacturers and vendors are NOT permitted to replicate this list, nor make any claims of performance from it.

Hmm...

 

[Shadow703793]

Quick question: I thought HDT was patented, so wouldn't XIGMATEK be able to sue the copy cats?

 

[halcyon]

I installed my new OCZ Vendetta2 using OCZ Freeze TIM. I used the TRUE's backplate and screw-down mounts. So, far its beating the TRUE by about ~3-4C. Perhaps not worth the additional cost but I'm impressed with the performance, especially considering the weight savings.

 

[Shadow703793]

^Is the TRUE lapped?

 

[halcyon]

Yes indeed, the TRUE was lapped 2X. It did pretty good, but the Vendetta2 is doing better for me. Actually, I think my results are consistent with those of Benchmark Reviews.

 

[VanCity65]

If anyone would like a Xigmatek 1284 still, I have one! They are plentiful up here in the Great White North. Sure, 90 degree heat makes the snow last longer! PM me and we'll talk.