Well, here is my second heatsink review on Lowyat.net. hope it is comprehensive enough. enjoy!

Technical Specs.

Heatsink Body
- Dimension : L146.2 x W124 x H161 mm (heatsink only)
- Weigh t: 790g (heatsink only)
- Recommended Fan : All 120mm & 140mm Fan

Back-side Heatsink
- Dimension : L134.5 x W163.5 x H112.6 mm (heatsink only)
- Weight : 130g (heatsink only)
- Recommended Fan : All 80mm & 70mm Fan


Compatibility
- INTEL: All Intel Socket LGA775 processors
- AMD: Athlon64 / FX / X2 / Opteron Socket AM2 processors

My First Impressions :

I got this HUGE brown box. it is approximately 2 -3times bigger than my Thermalright Ultima 90i box.Like i've stated before, Thermalright ship all their product in this clean and simple designed box. The beasts' home :



another nice big brown box!




Installation manual


like other Thermalright heatsinks, they are nicely seated in a thick layer of foam to prevent damage.


other accessories included


the beast


the HR-10!


Inferno designed fins


and of course the sexy heatpipes


This post has been edited by DaRkSyThE: Nov 12 2007, 09:27 PM

you can clearly see the inferno design here


here it is compared to the Ultima 90i. The size difference is massive


can you spot the Scythe Infinity? well the IFX14 is obviously bigger


here it is in action!

This post has been edited by DaRkSyThE: Nov 12 2007, 09:48 PM

Test Bed:

Processor: Intel C2D E6600 @ 3.2GHz @ 1.35 vcore
Motherboard: Asus Maximus Formula Special Edition
RAM Module: Team Xtreem DDR2 Special OPB Edition (Micron D9GMH)
Graphic Card: Galaxy 7300GT
Power Supply Unit : Silverstone Decathlon 850W
Hard Disk: Western Digital 36Gb Raptor
Operating System : Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2

Testhing Materials Used :
1. Artic Cooling MX-2
2. Silverstone FM 123 (120mm) at 1750 RPM
3. NMB 90mm fan at 2000 RPM


Testing Methods Used :
1. Each Heat Sink is tested twice(cool down is 5 minutes between each test), the average results is taken as the result.
2. The same amount and type of Thermal Paste used is kept constant for all Heat Sinks used
3. All Heat Sinks are tested with the same fans (excluding the Ultima 90i tested with a 90mm fan and the Water Cooling setup)
4. A Thermal Probe is placed at the edge of the CPU to retrieve the temperature. The Thermal Probe ensures accuracy in Temperature reading.
5. Load test were done by running ORTHOS Small FFT test priority 8 for 20 minutes. Ambient temp prior every test was be measured.

Installation :
This was a relatively easy process. It only took me 10 minutes to assemble everything on my motherboard. The fit was very good too

The Results :


Conclusion:
The Thermalright IFX14 is an outrageous performer. The temperature readings that were taken when the thermalpaste did not sink in yet as to compared to the custom made watercooling.
Also, it was super easy to install in case anyone is wondering. the HR-10 backplate did make a difference for me, so its not a marketing thing.
Oh yes, the fins were NOT as sharp as the Ultima which made installation a tad bit easier.

Pros :
-Outstanding performer in its class
-Includes dual clips for 2 X 120mm fan installation
-Came in a very well packed box
-HR-10 is a definite plus to me. it made a difference
-It is able to run silent too with Low RPM fans as the temperature only differed slightly (not shown in results)

Cons:
-Might be a tad bit expensive for some
-Might not fit into all cases. it is pretty big

I award this Heatsink with an outstanding 9/10

A special thanks to InterAsia for providing me with this one of a kind HSF.


A special thanks to Shawty for the MX-2 Thermalpaste


This post has been edited by DaRkSyThE: Nov 12 2007, 09:44 PM

where to purchase this sink in KL?

bulk orders have them
LYp too

its nice HSf, but damn large for my case..

btw, does the fRee thermal interface doin' good job?

haha i regret to say i did not use it
i shall do one soon specially for you k?

btw, it cudnt fit in the Lian Li PC A05 either

This post has been edited by DaRkSyThE: Nov 12 2007, 10:09 PM

what u mean there? isnt this unit been given to u or just doin' some review?

hmm i doubt i can fit into any case if the back plate IFX(smaller HSf there) fix together

Ehehehe.
Thanks for mentioning my name mate.

i'm surprised at how effective the HR-10 is, good job mate.

so the ifx does fit the Maximus Formula....

no im saying that i didnt use the thermal paste provided

this make me wander should i go for water cooling or stick to this ifx14....... but this sink really incredibly well made when i have a good touch of it at interasia show room......

honestly, i would say go for this
but then again i think my WC kit is kinda dirty. maybe a fresh new one will give me better yields

this better or ultra extreme 120 better leh?

going to get one soon to compare.
but based on what i've seen hands on, i d think its better. that this is a comparison with the Ultra 120, not the Ultra 120 Extreme

i saw a review on web abt this IFX 14 says that the below part is not rata....cant make full contact on proc...

http://www.xsreviews.co.uk/reviews/cpu-coo...right-ifx-14/4/

LOL, every cooler in the world --> their base is not 'rata'

that's the TIM are for

thats for sure. but then again remember the IHS on ur proc isnt flat either

Great job bro, still lots of thing to go

yea...btw i just wan to know either this better or extreme 120 better

How does it compare with Ultra-120 Extreme?... Damn... Im selling my BigTyp for this baby...

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Added on November 19, 2007, 8:15 pmI saw some review saying Ultra-120 Extreme performs better than the IFX-14

This post has been edited by IcEMoCHa: Nov 19 2007, 08:15 PM

hhe i will confirm that with you in the next coming week

Thanks dude... Im getting either IFX-14 or Ultra-120 depending on the performance next week..

This post has been edited by IcEMoCHa: Nov 20 2007, 11:10 AM

if u ask me go for the ultra.
smaller in size.
the diff also wont be that much
maybe around 5 degrees at the most

I see... I'm getting the IFX-14 tomorrow anyways... thx for ur advice...

remember to pair it with 2 Fm123

nice review~! btw i wonder why at only 1.35vcore, stock intel hsf failed the load test.. i used lots of c2d e6600 before and under hotter ambient temp and higher vcore, they were still manage to complete the load test.. what test did u used? in case i miss it..

a great heatsink might has on par performance with wc.. but bear in mind that in certain cases, like a very hot day, poor ventilated case, and dusty heatsinks will degrade the performance of the heatsink a lot.. compare to wc where the effect of these cases is not so big..

This post has been edited by irenic: Nov 21 2007, 04:33 PM

i think its cause i didnt put the thermalpaste properly
caus ei realized the contact was not good, and everest gave me warnings that it was touching around 70++
so i considered it as it cudnt handle it. =/

haha well i dun think many c2d user here is using stock intel hsf.. but when u stated it as too hot and cant handle it.. somehow it showed that the problem is from the heatsink.. not from the thermal paste or any outside factor.. if that's the reason lah..

for me, i'm pretty sure the stock intel hsf is gud enuff to handle voltage until 1.375vcore... considering the IHS of the processor is not concave.. more than that is ok.. but of coz endangering ur cpu lifespan and limiting the oc..

it is enough to handle the temps, but if we're looking at long term usage, the life span is definitely going down
thats why we need these 3rd party stuff
dont worry, im going to redo the testing. im somewhat no convinced that this is the max performance out of this beast.

oh yeah, hey sorry for the misunderstand, i didnt bother explaining why the stock hsf failed. thought everyone's focus was on the 3rd party heatsinks

hehe no prob dude.. as i said, i dun think there are many stock intel hsf users around~

haha but thanks. this is good that you ask so that people know why i put failed there

cant wait for the new results, multiple test results compiled for comparison produces better accuracy especially those that are making decisions based on them

the results here are actually multiple tests.
just that i too the average as the diff was only +/-2 degrees
but in any case, the next one will be more detailed. you have my word on that

What's a good fan to go with it and something which isn't noisy?
I heard Panaflo is good but anything else?

Hm... yea what about the weight, does it flex the board ? how does it compare to the Ultra-120 Extreme ? what's the price going to be like ?

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Added on November 21, 2007, 7:12 pmS-Flex seems to get really good results in reviews (not sure whether it's available here or not though.)

This post has been edited by wodenus: Nov 21 2007, 07:27 PM

They have custom mounting.. I dont think it will flex the mobo..

honestly, im in love with my Fm123.
i have a 38mm panaflow around. silent as ever, but i somehow dont like the deep whining sound it makes.
but no doubt about it. Panaflows own.

no it doesnt flex the board (not my baby anyways )
the ultra 120 extreme is coming in next week actually, so keep your eyes open. ill do a direct comparison, and if allowed, some ghetto stuff
S-flex are good. but expensive

custom mounting doesnt really deny the fact that it may just bend the board, but the mounting bracket does help reduce it

My IFX-14 ....



Inside the box..

The coolers...

The Inferno eXtinguisher





Here it is after installing...


Haven get the fans yet.... The idle temp is 44C...

This post has been edited by IcEMoCHa: Nov 22 2007, 06:41 PM

bro make sure u pasang the thermal pads properly

This post has been edited by DaRkSyThE: Nov 22 2007, 07:15 PM

Oh yea... Its a pain in the *** to install it ... The idle temp is quite high.... Buying a fan tomorrow ... Can fit a normal 12cmx12cm fan in between it rite?..

This post has been edited by IcEMoCHa: Nov 22 2007, 07:30 PM

yes but they only give 2 clips.
id suggest get the Fm123
one of the best fans ive ever used

This post has been edited by DaRkSyThE: Nov 22 2007, 09:45 PM

Want 2 get a 200+cfm fan but ... Scared that its too noisy...

it will be damn noisy.

now i took off all my 200cfm fan already.

anyway,TS,
u never show us one thing,how flat is the base surface.

u'll be shocked to know when u go and check it out.

Wat base surface? .... U mean the base of the heatsink?... Its pretty rough.. 1 question is the backside cooler suppose to be cold?... i touch it and its not even warm...

This post has been edited by IcEMoCHa: Nov 23 2007, 06:29 PM

yeah but one thing.
totally flat bases and C2d?
if im not wrong there is a little conflict here

huh?... flat bases?... Confused

what ace is trying to say is that the IFX14's base is FLAT
i agreed with him too. it is much flatter than my ultima which actually suprises me
the thing is, the C2D IHS isnt exactly flat, so thats why some manufacturers purposely make sure its not totally flat
thats was what i was told some time back

a pretty heavy cooler..but ThermalRight always deliver..probably the best air cooling solution available...

which part is the base? lolz...

for best performance use high gred thick thermalpaste like chill factor or as 5 , thermal pad is a no no...

using AC MX-2

the part that comes in contact with your proc? haha
dude, where have you been la!?

as much as i like thermalright, i dont feel Chill factor is that good of a thermal paste as to compared with AS5 and MX2

lolz... <--- blur ... I thought all of the HSF have flat base?....

This post has been edited by IcEMoCHa: Nov 24 2007, 10:12 PM

yeah but not all are that flat
thats why you lapped your TT BT VX didnt you?

It's pretty hard to tell how flat it is from our eyes but yes, some of them aren't flat - like our CPU's

I c... that means i dont have 2 lap my ifx-14 ... lol

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Added on November 25, 2007, 9:18 amAnyway how do i mount the 120x38mm fan in the middle?...

This post has been edited by IcEMoCHa: Nov 25 2007, 09:18 AM

just use one of the fan clips? lol

Need 2 clip top and bottom?... They only have 2 clips...

This post has been edited by IcEMoCHa: Nov 25 2007, 12:06 PM

like the pictures in my review, there are a total of 4 fan clips correct?
but if im not wrong, using a 38MM fan might be a prob as i think it might not fit
u just need 2 clips to hold it by its side and clip it to the holes provided on the heatsink, both at the top and bottom.

that should be bout it. i wanted to post up a guide, but its of no use because the manual that came with it is good enough

If use this cooler on stand motherboard. Will bend the motherboard?

Liuteva, according to some owners, it wouldn't and this cooler only weights about 0.8kg despite being large in size.

Wat fan can u fit in the middle of the ifx-14?... without the top bulging out and no air leaks...

This post has been edited by IcEMoCHa: Nov 26 2007, 05:01 PM

If this setup on a stand up mobo, will it bend the mobo?

This post has been edited by Liuteva: Nov 28 2007, 06:13 AM

Nope it won't... Its not that heavy... Considering how many screws u have to hold ur motherboard to ur case...

This post has been edited by IcEMoCHa: Nov 28 2007, 08:30 AM

highly doubt that it will ever happen.
though i wouldnt consider this HSF that light either.
haha but given its size, yeah u can say its kinda light.
depends on how you look at it

may i know will it fit into cm 690 casing?

You have to measure it... And be sure to check whether u can fit the backside cooler...

shudnt be a prob

this moster can put in my casing ma?TJ06...

Tj06 definitely can

those FUll ATX wont have a prob
its those cases like the PCA05 that might have tight fits

But the backside cooler may not fit =.=....

is it Thermalright IFX 14 come with backside cooler also?how much ar....the price?

Around RM290+ on the market... It comes with the backside cooler...

This post has been edited by IcEMoCHa: Dec 2 2007, 09:08 PM

where can i buy those Silverstone FM 123 fan..??

how much izzit..??

GTG

This post has been edited by Punish: Dec 3 2007, 05:59 AM

Thundermatch LYP top floor. Maybe if you post a WTB in Garage Sales someone will sell one to you,

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Added on December 3, 2007, 12:41 pmStill curious to know how it compares to the Ultra-120 Extreme.

This post has been edited by wodenus: Dec 3 2007, 12:41 PM

Silverstone FM123 fan is around RM65 ...

TR's large sinks seem to be a PITA to install most times... you have to use a lot of pressure.

Hmm...now, just wondering, will this fit into a Cooler Master Praetorian? Mine fits Zalman CNPS9700NT last time, but this is one huge monster...FM123 fan is mighty expensive, but if darksythe recommends it, well, it's all good. 3rd party heatsink needs a 4th party fan and 5th party thermal paste? This is getting really out of hand...well, enthusiasts rejoice~!

actually i think TR needs to find a better aka more convenient mounting mechanism for their heatsinks man.

i just got the IFX-14 myself...mounting it aint that bad...removal should be easy as well...... especially when compared to my old XP-120

the XP-120 aint just a PITA.... pain on the fingers too!

EDIT: forgot to mention.... using 1x Vizo UV LED fan on my IFX.....mounted it in the middle on the front radiator (sucks from the front radiator and blow to the rear radiator)

temps seem ok so far

This post has been edited by mADmAN: Dec 10 2007, 06:19 PM

welcome to the club bro
awaiting some new hardware to throw this into now.

still running my good ol' WC system in my current rig><

=.=... IFX-14 can fit which mobo?... my bad axe2 go heaven adi... what do u recommend for RM1000 budget?...

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Added on December 12, 2007, 1:03 pmWarning: The IFX-14 Mounting is metal and its quite sharp... My old mobo shorted because of it.... It scratch my mobo and shorted the circuits...

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Added on December 12, 2007, 3:46 pmDarksythe bro ur formula maximus special edition got problem mounting the ifx-14 horizontally?... wats the diff between special and non special edition?

This post has been edited by IcEMoCHa: Dec 12 2007, 03:47 PM

One has a fan and another has a waterblock for the northbridge.

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Added on December 12, 2007, 11:24 pmWith that budget, I think you can a really good motherboard. Asus's Maximus Formula is a good recommendation.

This post has been edited by clayclws: Dec 12 2007, 11:24 PM

er the IFX can fit all AM2 and LGA775 sockets
what happened la? how did it scratch it? mine didnt. dont get how yours is sharp and mine isnt. need madman to confirm this

[o f f t o p i c]
get a foxconn mars. but wait for my review first

this heatsink is nice, but do u think it can fit into normal chapalang case?

ermm waiting for ur mars review.. i just grabbed one myself

Just wondering Darksythe...Ianho mentioned that positioning a 38mm fan between the Two Towers is the best way to setup this monstrous beast. What is your take on this?

yeah thats a good idea but then you'd be sucking hot air from one tower and blowing it to the other.
i tried 2 fans something like this

F || ||F
A || ||A
N || ||N

thats the best for me so far

So, you put a fan on each side of the tower for a push-pull configuration and not in between? How do you mount the two fans when you only get a pair of fan clips and a pair anti-vibration clips? Bought it somewhere?

I believe both fans are pushing out to the rear exhaust fan of the casing? This should work well?

probably scratched bcuz i took it out and put back in too many times.... eh but foxconn mars is using p35 chipset... i thought x38 better ?

mocha..how u know ur mobo short wan?

can turn on the PC or not?