CPU Cooler Review Roundup - Thermaltake, Xigmatek, Zalman & More

• Digit-Life: Thermaltake DuOrb CPU Cooler:
  
  

  “DuOrb CPU is undoubtedly a High-End cooler. It outperforms a lot of other promising rivals, despite its compact non-standard design, and competes successfully with such major players as Cooler Master Hyper 212, Scythe Mugen, and Zalman CNPS9700 NT. It has some flaws, of course. But they mostly have to do with usability. So they actually do not lessen the chief advantage of DuOrb CPU -- good design for compact systems (mini cases, HTPC), where the cooler can reveal its true potential, providing comfortable cooling even for top quad-core processors (Intel LGA775 and AMD Socket AM2) with decent balance of thermal efficiency and noise ergonomics. DuOrb CPU may find its users even among modders, and those people who just love original devices -- this combination of functionality and design is unique in many ways, and is hard to find.”

  
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• Frostytech: Xigmatek HDT-S1284EE Heatsink:
  
  

  “Bottom line, the Xigmatek HDT-S1284EE is a great heatsink for either Intel or AMD platforms if you've got the vertical space. It operates with a moderate amount of noise to achieve great thermal performance. Compared to the older Achilles S1284 heatsink Xigmatek released earlier in the year, the difference between the two with each running its respective fan (remember the two heatsinks use different fans) at full speed is negligible. At lower fan speeds the Achilles S1284 Frostytech tested did operate a sliver cooler. In any case, within a field of 115 Intel heatsinks, the Xigmatek HDT-S1284EE breaks the top 10!”

  
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• ThinkComputers: Titan Cool Idol TTC-NK75TZ(RB) CPU Cooler Review:
  
  

  “I have to admit that prior to reviewing this CPU cooler I have never heard of Titan. This product is also hard to find online, but I did actually manage to find it for around 50-55 Euros, which is about $75-$80 for us Americans. The price seems a little high for me, but I think it is well worth it if you're looking for optimal cooling. Unfortunately it's hard to find in the U.S., but I'm sure with time it will become more available considering that it was just released a few months ago.
  
  Despite the awkward alignment with the motherboard and the not necessarily so easily installation it still is one of the best CPU coolers we have reviewed. Like I said before it's nice to see an underdog company compete above the mainstream market. ThinkComputers awards the Titan Cool Idol CPU Cooler a 9 out of 10 score.”

  
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• XSReviews: Zalman CNPS9300 AT Review:
  
  

  “While it might be damn noisy, the Zalman CNPS9300-AT is actually a pretty nice cooler. It performs well and looks great, and though it's price isn't exactly the best, there are much more expensive coolers out there, that perform worse than this one. While I can't recommend it outright, it's definately one to consider if you don't have any qualms about a reasonably noisy cooler when things get hot under the collar.”

  
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