Socket LGA1366 CPU Cooler Roundups

• Benchmark Reviews: Best CPU Cooler Performance LGA1366 Q2-2009:
  
  

  "For absolute performance my recommendation goes to the Prolimatech Megahalems. This product is designed by former Thermalright engineers, and takes the best aspects into consideration to produce one phenomenal product. The mounting base is unparalleled by any other I've tested, which delivers extraordinary contact surface pressure between the processor and polished finish on the Megahalems. As of August 2009 the ProlimaTech Megahalems was available at FrozenCPU for $65, which is a fair price for any ultra-performance product.
  
  If the Megahalems cooler isn't available, I can suggest two other high-performance alternatives. The Xigmatek Thor's Hammer S126384 is available from NewEgg for $65, which includes the CrossBow ACK-I7363 mounting system with the CAC-SXHH7-U01 kit and allows two 120mm fans of either 25mm or 35mm depths. Alternatively, the Thermalright Ultra-120 eXtreme has a long history of cooling high-temperature overclocks and offers identical cooling performance to the Xigmatek Thor's Hammer S126384. NewEgg appears to have completely dropped Thermalright products, but FrozenCPU still lists the TRUE Black Ultra-120 eXtreme for $75. Neither of these coolers include a fan, so be sure to factor that into costs."

  
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• DriverHeaven: Socket 1366 Cooler Roundup - August 2009:
  
  

  "It is fair to say that having installed two Evercool products for this roundup we are in no doubt that they put a lot of thought into their packaging/instructions and installation method. Of all the large tower coolers we have tested the Transformer 4 was the easiest to install, it did not even require a screwdriver. Where the product will split opinion is in aesthetics. Our feeling is that the silver fans look quite cheap and low quality, especially when compared to the fans Noctua offer with their coolers. Thankfully the performance of the fans does not match the look and we found the temperatures recorded and low noise levels to be excellent.
  
  We were also pleased to see that the fans come pre-attached to the heatsink which removes some of the installation work and saves time. Overall this is one of the best tower coolers we have used and is priced at a very affordable level."

  
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