Eleven-Way CPU Cooler Comparison

“If you're not opposed to spending (a lot) more money, and you have a considerable amount of spare time on your hands, there are two other suggestions I make. The Cooler Master Hyper Z600 offered top-five level performance when we added one Yate Loon D12SH-12 high-volume fan, but the Z600 can fit four of these on it's large frame. CM includes a bolt-through kit with the RR-600-NNU1-GP package so the weight is not so much an issue, and the contact surface is polished to a mirror finish so no additional effort is necessary. The Hyper Z600 has been spotted online for as low as $48.83, but that price climbs when you add three additional fans. My other suggestion is the Thermalright Ultra-120 eXtreme, and although the "TRUE" has been on the market for almost two years prices are still hovering around $60. Please keep in mind that the TRUE does not include a fan, and one (or two, if desired) must be purchased separately. It is also advisable to lap and polish the rough convex mounting surface, which is really the biggest flaw of this cooler.”