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Jul 26 2009, 11:02 AM

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QUOTE(tkh_1001 @ Jul 26 2009, 02:31 AM)

hmm....how to say this

erm... most of the reviews have different methods of testing and ways of applying their thermal paste and different tools or ways used to measure the temp...

so the final results will always be different... thats how u see some say v8 will beat s1283 and vice versa..

and then again, reviews are not always fully true... some are rumoured "paid" to promo certain items....

imo i think u shud just stick with v8... u wont see any big difference jumping to those coolers.... from what i know so far, v8 is one of the best coolers apart from TRUE and prolima kinds of coolers

i feel offended.

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Aug 12 2009, 01:16 PM

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I think theres no need to change your cooler n sacrify the beuty just because the diff of 5-9c only..its not worth it

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Aug 12 2009, 05:13 PM

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Hi guys

Just a quick question

Xigmatek's Battle axe ....is it good for my Gigabyte 8800GT? The weight won't be an issue right?

also, are we able to adjust the speed of the fan? how?

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Aug 13 2009, 09:37 AM

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QUOTE(metalfreak @ Aug 12 2009, 05:13 PM)

Hi guys

Just a quick question

Xigmatek's Battle axe ....is it good for my Gigabyte 8800GT? The weight won't be an issue right?

also, are we able to adjust the speed of the fan? how?

If its plug directly to the connector in your GPU, then you can use software such as Rivatuner to set your fan speed (for both fans that is)

I connected mine directly to the PSU, so it will be running at 100% fan speed all the time. Don't worry too much about it, since it's pretty quiet at 100% fan speed.

Another option is to get a multi-fans controller which usually cost around RM50 to RM100 and control the fanspeed manually.

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Aug 15 2009, 07:14 PM

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aiyo nobody test Zalman CNPS9700 Bling bling ka?

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QUOTE(BlackThyra87 @ Aug 15 2009, 07:14 PM)

aiyo nobody test Zalman CNPS9700 Bling bling ka?

It is a good cpu cooler, i watched videos from youtube, some people must remove the plastic at the center of it, because this cpu cooler is so big in radius that can touch the mobo heatsink...

billytong

Sep 17 2009, 10:14 PM

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hi guys,

Whats a good silent cooler that is good for 130w stock(non OC) Pentium D

This Stock Intel cooler is starting to anoy me with its jet sound.

I just hate it, there is no peaceful environment with Intel stock cooler + Pentium D + under non-air conditioned hot room.

1. I do not overclock, so overclock performance wont matter.
2. Silent is my primary concern.

Budget around <RM100, Will prefer to spend as less money as I can. Really getting sick of this stock Intel fan noise. Almost Feels like I want to use a hammer slam on it.

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Sep 17 2009, 10:24 PM

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anione can suggest me a gd cpu air cooler...?
prefer
1)gd = hav veli gd review
2)silent = no noise @ all is d best
3)small = suggest me d smaller d better
4)bling bling = must hav bling bling ani colour will do,but not prefer red

CM Gemini S vs CM Sphere...
which one gd...?

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Sep 19 2009, 02:29 AM

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QUOTE(billytong @ Sep 17 2009, 10:14 PM)

hi guys,

Whats a good silent cooler that is good for 130w stock(non OC) Pentium D

This Stock Intel cooler is starting to anoy me with its jet sound.

I just hate it, there is no peaceful environment with Intel stock cooler + Pentium D + under non-air conditioned hot room.

1. I do not overclock, so overclock performance wont matter.
2. Silent is my primary concern.
Budget around <RM100, Will prefer to spend as less money as I can. Really getting sick of this stock Intel fan noise. Almost Feels like I want to use a hammer slam on it.

u can try to look at coolers like xigma sd963 cos iirc its very cheap nowadays already

artic freezer 7 shud be ok too

QUOTE(Str33tBoY @ Sep 17 2009, 10:24 PM)

anione can suggest me a gd cpu air cooler...?
prefer
1)gd = hav veli gd review
2)silent = no noise @ all is d best
3)small = suggest me d smaller d better
4)bling bling = must hav bling bling ani colour will do,but not prefer red

CM Gemini S vs CM Sphere...
which one gd...?

for yours, u can try coolermaster tx3

it should do you well for ur requirement....

or u can look at the suggestion i gave above

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Sep 19 2009, 04:48 AM

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QUOTE(billytong @ Sep 17 2009, 11:14 PM)

hi guys,

Whats a good silent cooler that is good for 130w stock(non OC) Pentium D

This Stock Intel cooler is starting to anoy me with its jet sound.

I just hate it, there is no peaceful environment with Intel stock cooler + Pentium D + under non-air conditioned hot room.

1. I do not overclock, so overclock performance wont matter.
2. Silent is my primary concern.
Budget around <RM100, Will prefer to spend as less money as I can. Really getting sick of this stock Intel fan noise. Almost Feels like I want to use a hammer slam on it.

fork out abit more budget, go for Xigmatek cooler.

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Sep 19 2009, 08:06 PM

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anyone have review/comments for the CM TX3 tat use 2 fans over 1 fan?

coz i can only find reviews about it tat just use 1 fan....

billytong

Sep 19 2009, 09:42 PM

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How does the Artic Freezer 7/ Xigmatek that u guys suggested compared to Cooler master hyper TX3 on the silent/noise level? What about the Average selling price? I didnt see any in shop.

Because there other day I went to Lowyat plaza and saw Tx3 was sell rather cheap like RM65.

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TX3 can be found as low as RM60 but the fan included is not really silent. In general, coolermaster fan are just cheap but not quality. For silent, Artic Freezer 7 will perform better but TX3 will have one or two degree lesser than Freezer 7. If not oc, then go for freezer.

Added on September 19, 2009, 10:45 pmFreezer 7 Pro price range will be around MR150.

Added on September 19, 2009, 10:45 pmFreezer 7 Pro price range will be around RM150.

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TX3 2 fans setup vs 1 fan setup got differences?

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TX3 is a good option.
my sister have 1 with am2 set.
budget cooler with ok. ok. performance

billytong

Sep 19 2009, 11:52 PM

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Rm 150 is kinda steep for my budget. I still prefer something below RM100 for a silent fan. It doesnt need to be as cool as it can get as I dont overclock, I just need silent.

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Sep 20 2009, 12:52 AM

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I just bought a Prolimatech Mega Shadow, but i haven't install yet.

Anyone here tried? hows the performance?

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Sep 20 2009, 02:14 AM

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QUOTE(syazwanreno @ Sep 19 2009, 08:06 PM)

anyone have review/comments for the CM TX3 tat use 2 fans over 1 fan?

coz i can only find reviews about it tat just use 1 fan....

erm...dont really know...

but from experience it depends on the cooler....

some cooler gives just slight improvement and that is around 2-3c difference

some dont even give a difference... for me dual fan is just for self satisfaction

just a personal opinion here

QUOTE(billytong @ Sep 19 2009, 09:42 PM)

How does the Artic Freezer 7/ Xigmatek that u guys suggested compared to Cooler master hyper TX3 on the silent/noise level? What about the Average selling price? I didnt see any in shop.

Because there other day I went to Lowyat plaza and saw Tx3 was sell rather cheap like RM65.

those two will be surely able to beat tx3....

sd963 is so good that it is just a lil bit behind its bigger bro s1283....

sd963 is an old version btw... the newer version of "sd963" is called sd964 already.... shud be able to find in LYP....

iirc last time i saw rockrock selling s963 very cheapo but dont know if he still has it now.....

QUOTE(hiroki04030 @ Sep 19 2009, 10:42 PM)

TX3 can be found as low as RM60 but the fan included is not really silent. In general, coolermaster fan are just cheap but not quality. For silent, Artic Freezer 7 will perform better but TX3 will have one or two degree lesser than Freezer 7. If not oc, then go for freezer.

Added on September 19, 2009, 10:45 pmFreezer 7 Pro price range will be around MR150.

Added on September 19, 2009, 10:45 pmFreezer 7 Pro price range will be around RM150.

walao..... arctic freezer got so expensive meh?

iirc its around rm90-rm120 punya range only kan?

QUOTE(bryanyeo @ Sep 20 2009, 12:52 AM)

I just bought a Prolimatech Mega Shadow, but i haven't install yet.

Anyone here tried? hows the performance?

OMG

FAP FAP FAP !!!!!

billytong

Sep 20 2009, 10:01 AM

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Yeah 4 heatpipes, definitely beat TX3 and cost 50% more

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QUOTE(tkh_1001 @ Sep 20 2009, 02:14 AM)

OMG

FAP FAP FAP !!!!!

Wth, you fap with your heatsink? Ouch so pain!

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