No way!! The xigmatek is better than the TR Ultra 120 EX????

Nice review! Thx! Is this the end of the review? Any more test?

Actually, available reviews so far indicated that the TR Ultra 120 EX would beat the xigmatek in any test, although the xigmatek would be quite close behind. This is no surprise as the TR as 6 heatpipes as compared to the xigmatek, which only has 3.

From what I know, the xigmatek would be quite close in performance as compared to the TR in a closed case system. However, it is less efficient in an opened case system as compared to the TR.

This review indicates that maybe the xigmatek is afterall the best cooler!!!

Another issues that I would like to point out is that the TIM is not spread out to all the 3 heatpipes. I believe that the side heatpipes would perform better had the TIM covered the whole heatpipe. What do you guys think?

I actually applied TIM to all 3 heatpipes on my xigmatek to make sure all heatpipes are in good contact with the IHS.

One last thing, I still think the TR is slightly more superior to the xigmatek. However, in terms of pricing (+performance), I think we now know who is the king of air cooler - The XIGMATEK!!!!

Note : Of course, need to wait for more reviews too.

Would you mind taking a picture of the 3 heatsinks side-by-side? From frontal, side and top view. This will really help us get an idea of their relative size against each other. Thx!

This post has been edited by kmarc: Aug 16 2007, 04:16 PM

Thx for the pictures!!!

Look at the base. The noctua has the thickest base and the heatpipes are high up. The TR's heatpipes are quite near the base but nothing can beat the HDT's base!!!

The noctua is also relatively bulkier as compared to the other two. Which one is wider? I think the TR is wider than the Xigmatek, right?

Imagine the efficiency of the HDT, 3 heatpipes can be on par with conventional 6-heatpipe designs....

This post has been edited by kmarc: Aug 16 2007, 05:05 PM