Xigmatek HDT-s1283 Red Scorpion Review



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This is my first time doing this so i hope it is acceptable. The picture is just taken by a cheap N70ME hand phone, so please
bear with me if there are some picture of low quality. This mini review will be done step by step and will keep on updating including
some benches. Comments, pictures, screenshots are totally welcomed.

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Content

1. Overview / Features / Specifications / Application
2. Differences Between Plain Vanilla Xigmatek s1283 VS s1283 Red-Scorpion
3. Packaging
4. Spring & Screw Kit Accessories
5. Test bed
6. Fixing
7. Temperature
8. Graphs
9. Conclusion

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1. Overview / Features / Specifications / Application









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2. Differences Between Plain Vanilla Xigmatek s1283 vs s1283 Red-Scorpion [updated 17th March '08]

There is some confusion in this part since xigmatek website spec and the product box spec have different value, i've include both of them inside.
Hope it wont confuse u all.

NOTE: There isn't any big difference between old s1283 VS Red Scorpion Heatsink, The Nickel coated heatpipe in red scorpion is merely for cosmetic
purpose, the only difference between both product is the fan itself. Hence the performance for both heatsink is totally EQUAL / SAME.

1. HEATPIPE ---- [No coat heatpipe] VS [Nickel coated heatpipe]

2. LED ---- [Plain Black Fan] VS [4 White LEDs Fan]

3. LIFESPAN ---- [40,000 hrs] VS [50,000 hrs]

4. AIRFLOW ---- [56.3 cfm] VS [61.3 cfm] <------ from website --- but from box, both are same at [72.1~99.6 cfm]

5. AIR PRESSURE ---- [1.516 mmH2O] VS [1.57 mmH2O] <------ from website --- but from box, both are same at [2.4~4.8mmH2O]

6. NOISE LEVEL ---- [20.6 dBA] VS [27.2 dBA] <------ from website --- but from box, both are [20~32 dBA] VS [18~28 dBA] respectively

7. FAN SPEED ---- Both [800~1500 rpm]<------ from website --- but from box, both are [1000~2200 rpm] VS [800~1500 rpm] respectively



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3. Packaging

The size of the box is the same with the old Xigmatek s-1283, which the only difference is the very cool looking with reddish color
with a scorpion on it. On the back of the box is the SPECIFICATION of the Red-scorpion and one of the side is the APPLICATION which
also means types of sockets supported while the another sides is with 3 cool looking pictures showing Heatpipe-Direct-Touch (H.D.T),
the new stylist 4 white LEDs 120mm Fan of transparent black with Amber color fins and lastly the picture of the heatsink fins with
radiating fins.

Box (Front)



Box (Both Sides)



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Box (Back)



Inside the Box we have the gigantic heatsink, stylist fan and a bag of accessories. The heatsink is made up of 3x u-shape Heatpipes,
with the base is heatpipe expose to the processor(H.D.T) and made up of 54 tiny fins. Xigmatek has combined the efficient design
of three exposed copper heatpipes with an extremely durable (and quiet) 4-white-LEDs 120mm fan in their newly released HDT-S1283
Red-Scorpion.

Comparing both old S1283 and s1283 Red-Scorpion with the specification, this new Red-Scorpion fan have better specs interms
of Airflow, Life Expectance and Noise Level. The Life Expectance is 50,000 hrs which is amazingly 10,000 hrs longer compared to
the predecessor s1283. The fanspeed is rated at 1000-2100rpm for the old while the new 1 have lower rpm which is only 800-1500rpm.
Due to its lower fanspeed, the noise level is lower too which is [18~28 dBA] only, an improvement from [20~32 dBA]. There is
confusion for the specs from Xigmatek official website and box specification for the airflow. The box stated both of them have the
same airflow which is [72.1~99.6 cfm] while the website have both different value. Wondering which is the correct one. Anyway
its still a great improvement for the fan.

Heatsink + Fan



Manual



Heatsink

Xigmatek uses 100% copper in their 8mm heatpipes here which is the same as the old s1283, which tremendously improve
the evaporation and condensation cycle in the HDT-S1283 Red Scorpion. This time the coated the all the heatpipes with nickel
except the base, which it mustn't be do so.



Looking from the top down, we can see how Xigmatek have added small dimples in the aluminum fins for the spoiler to attach to.
The heatpipes are positioned towards the outer edge of the cooling fins, directly in the path of the highest airflow from the fan.

As the heatpipes extend upwards, multiple layers of "fins" are attached. The heatpipes transfer the heat into the much thinner fins,
and then the air blown by the fan takes the heat from the fins.

Fan



Heatsink Base

The usable area of the Xigmatek HDT-S1283's base is 42x35mm in size. the three 8mm diameter copper heatpipes have been swaged
into the aluminum base block, and each surface made flush by a light sanding.



Accessories Included

Same as the old s1283, the Red Scorpion ships with brackets for LGA775 and AMD K8 processors (754/939/940/AM2 respectively).
The Intel socket 775 clips use the standard push-to-lock plastic clips that insert into the four motherboard holes around the
processor socket. AMD Athlon64 processors on 754/939/940/AM2/AM2+ work with a modified spring clip that attaches to the
lugs on the AMD heatsink retention frame. A cam lever at one end of the clip applies pressure to the heatsink base directly.
The AMD clip is tool free, but the metal is thin and tends to bend towards one side or another after clamping pressure is applied.
3-pin to Molex converter, high performance thermal compound, 2-screws and a radiating fin.



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Fan + heatsink Combine (Front + Side + 45' View)

When it combine with the stylist fan, it looks very attractive as it will almost attract everyone from getting
it. Below are some different viewing angle when it is combine. Attractive isn't it?





Front Side of Fan (Dark Room)



Fan + heatsink Combine + Power On

The Fan speed is a little different from the old s1283 blackish fan which have 1000-2000RPM, this new fan
is spinning at minimum 750RPM to a maximum of 1,500RPM. Amazingly the fan didn't make much noise at
its maximum speed or at least u wont be hearing anything from 1 meter away from the casing with the side
panel closed.



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4. Spring & Screw Kit

NOTE: Please take note that this SS Kit is sold separately...



(Socket 775's enhance kit, it can protect your motherboard from getting bend, provides secure installation
and increase the cooling performance too, from 1-3'C)

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5. Test Bed

Software
Windows Vista Ultimate Edition
Everest Ultimate Edition 4.10.1126
CoreTemp 0.97.1 (LINK)
CPU-Z 1.42 (LINK)
PRIME95 v25.6 Build 6 (LINK)

Hardware
HSF = Intel Stock Fan(E6750) & Xigmatek s1283 Red-Scorpion
Processor = Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 2.66ghz 1333FSB 4mb L2-cache G0-Stepping
Motherboard = Gigabyte P35-DS3 (Rev1.0)
Memory = 4x 1gb Kingston Value Ram DDR2-800mhz
Graphic Card = Asus 8800GT TOP Edition 512mb (700/1750/2000)
Power Supply = Silverstone Strider ST56F 560W
Casing = Cooler Master CM690 With 5x 120mm Silent/LED Fan
[1x Front-Bottom(Intake), 1x Bottom(Intake), 1x Back(Exhaust), 1x Top(Exhaust), 1x Side Panel(Intake)]

Thermal Compound = Artic Cooler MX-2 High Performance Thermal Compound

NOTE: Test is done with EIST, C1E, TM2 and virtualization turning OFF for LOAD bench



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6. Fixing

Spring & Screw Kit (sold separately) is easily installed onto the base of the heatsink with 2 screw provided. Thermal paste AC MX-2 is applied with
a line across the 3 heatpipes at in the picture below to achieve a better performance. Its just to make sure all 3 heatpipes is contact
with the processor with the compound in between.



The Red-Scorpion have no problem with Gigabyte P35-DS3... no chance of touching the northbridge HS at all



Complete Red-Scorpion is installed on the test bed. It looks gigantic isn't it? Yes it is. But who cares as if it performs well.
Below are some pictures taken from difference angle of it.





The whole system is pllaced into the casing. I have a bit difficulty on plug in the 3.3v power into the mobo when it is inside the
casing due to the Red-Scorpion have a gigantic size and my top fan too which makes the whole upper area becoming very small.
But no worries as the socket is not blocked at all.



Side Panel closed. The Red-Scorpion is Gigantic as mention alot of times earlier. It is just enough for the CM690 Casing side panel
to close it and leaving not much space between the top of the heatsink and the side panel. For those who small casing or any CM690
casing with fan directly onto the processor... you wont have enough space to close the side panel if u have a fan there.

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7. Temperature

(Screenshots already reduced to 75% for better view in smaller screen)

Red-Scorpion + 2.66ghz.... IDLE....... (Stock Vcore[1.325v] + Stock FSB/MCH voltage) = 31'c



Red-Scorpion + 3.0ghz.... IDLE....... (Stock Vcore[1.325v] + Stock FSB/MCH voltage) = 31'c



Intel Stock Fan + 3.0ghz.... IDLE....... (Stock Vcore[1.325v] + Stock FSB/MCH voltage) = 36'c



Red-Scorpion + 2.66ghz.... LOAD....... (Stock Vcore[1.325v] + Stock FSB/MCH voltage) = 52'c



Intel Stock Fan + 3.0ghz.... LOAD....... (Stock Vcore[1.325v] + Stock FSB/MCH voltage) = 65'c



Red-Scorpion + 3.0ghz.... LOAD....... (Stock Vcore[1.325v] + Stock FSB/MCH voltage) = 54'c



Red-Scorpion + 3.2ghz.... LOAD....... (Stock Vcore[1.325v] + Stock FSB/MCH voltage) = 56'c



Red-Scorpion + 3.4ghz.... LOAD....... (Vcore set to 1.375v + FSB/MCH set to +0.1v) 59'c



Red-Scorpion + 3.6ghz.... LOAD....... (Vcore set to 1.400v + FSB/MCH set to +0.1v) = 61'c



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8. Graphs




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9. Conclusion

The Xigmatek HDT-S1283 Red-Scorpion is a massive cooler with just as big 8 mm heat pipes. The great upside of such a large
heatsink is the use of a large fan, which does significantly decrease the noise level and it does manage to cool the CPU well. So
if you are looking for a quiet alternative to that stock cooler, the very well built Red-Scorpion is a good choice as it will also cool
the surrounding components.

The Fan was extremely quite. Cant hear anything from 1 meter away with side panel closed even at its full speed which is 1,500rpm.
This Red-Scorpion is amazing as it still cooler at 3.6ghz with Xigmatek VS 3.0ghz with Intel stock fan which is 61'c and 65'c respectively.
Predict and estimate it can bear E6750 overclocked till around 3.8ghz. Really a recommended cooler which have an amazing price/performance.
There is no comparison between the old plain vanilla s1283 with this Red Scorpion for now. Hope we will see one somewhere soon. Its
even better when C1E, EIST, TM2 is activated..... at 3.6ghz with all thermal features activated... it idle at 37'c which I'm using it as my
default clockspeed now. It is incredibly AMAZING!!!!!

Pros
- HDT design
- Quality
- Very quiet fan compared
- Compatibility with motherboard
- Replaceable fan
- PWM fan
- Great value/performance

Cons
- LED Fan is not as bright, attractive, and nice as in advertise picture
- Will not fit in all cases - height.
- No External Fan Controller (not so important)
- Confusing for specification from website VS product box

This post has been edited by vincentlaw: Apr 19 2008, 07:39 PM

sry i cant carry out old VS new s1283 coz i dont have the old 1.... i'll be comparing stock intel VS redscorpion...

he mean benchies..... as the theoritical differences already mention in section 2........

hehe no worries.....

20'c is alot.... mine just 11'c difference at OCed 3.0ghz......

it depends actually... at load 70'c is very hot for stocks... might not have good enuf airflow inside it... .. so when change to xigmatek.. the airflow bcom better due to higher cfm and the air flow from 1side to another... not like intel stock fan blow facing onto the board

This post has been edited by vincentlaw: Mar 16 2008, 06:43 AM

haha not very sure..... personally feel dont need to change but if u can get good value for it then ok lor..

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Added on March 16, 2008, 8:06 amlol no la... reviewer pulak.. haha just make for fun.. try everythg ma... at least have bit of experience...

This post has been edited by vincentlaw: Mar 16 2008, 08:09 AM

im not sure about that too... but im using 2 CPU temperature sw.... everest ultimate/ coretemp...

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Added on March 16, 2008, 12:28 pmsry i dont have... LOL... can u buy me 1?

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Added on March 16, 2008, 12:29 pm no problem la bro.. all people are welcome to post any benchies and picture... this topic is meant to share...

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Added on March 16, 2008, 12:32 pmAcording to majority of review sites, Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme a.k.a TRUE is better compared to the old s1283, when a fan is installed on it... but due to the fan specification of this red-scorpion is better and still wondering the silver plated coated on the heatpipe is just cosmetic or enhance performance, red scorpion might be nearer to TRUE, but i guess TRUE will be still the winner but just slightly.

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Added on March 16, 2008, 12:33 pmnope the SSkit is sold seperately.... RM20 from ckhoong

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Added on March 16, 2008, 12:34 pmhehe thx. Go get 1 too.. and start OC and benchies then post up ur screenie too..

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Added on March 16, 2008, 12:36 pmkindly refer to section 1 under specification...... 600g w fan

This post has been edited by vincentlaw: Mar 16 2008, 12:41 PM

hehe ya wanna do a graph but only have word2003, which the graph is very ugly. Hehe later go my fren house to use his word2007 to make graph. Nicer alot.. anyway already updated again with minor description..

The fan is quieter, longer lifespan, higher CFM acording to spec, but from the test it only have 750-1500RPM which is min-max rpm. how bout the old 1? 1000-2000rpm?

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Added on March 16, 2008, 2:54 pmif u compare to TRUE, its much more cheaper already as TRUE dont have fan come with it, with fan it will cost ~rm295 or so with 120mm UV vizo fan. But luckily it comes with spring&screw kit, else will be much more expensive. So Rm229 vs ~Rm295.

This post has been edited by vincentlaw: Mar 16 2008, 02:58 PM

haha so far 3 ppl kena liao poison... me, u and tkh...

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Added on March 16, 2008, 5:13 pmmeans s1283 at max speed 2100rpm, u wont able to hear the noise 1meter away with a closed case?

This post has been edited by vincentlaw: Mar 16 2008, 05:13 PM

me ah... 7.30pm yesterday lor..

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Added on March 16, 2008, 6:10 pmgot alot wanna COD with him.. go his topic and u will know.. haha

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Added on March 16, 2008, 6:10 pmthe chart is uploaded

This post has been edited by vincentlaw: Mar 16 2008, 06:10 PM

no la he install faster... but i post up in buy club faster... i install the cooler at near 1am la.... coz went to midvalley at night and then come back take alot photo,edit,upload, write review .. so it slows down... hehe who first nvm la.. no award also.. haha

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Added on March 16, 2008, 6:38 pmyes
old ~1000-2100rpm
new ~750-1500rpm

This post has been edited by vincentlaw: Mar 16 2008, 06:38 PM

lol if u got old d dont change to new 1 la.. almost the same.. anyway rpm alone doesnt prove its better.... the new fan more quieter and more advantages compared to the old 1.

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Added on March 16, 2008, 10:22 pmmake sure u apply them across all 3 heatpipes in a straight line in the middle and thats shud do the job

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Added on March 16, 2008, 10:28 pmno problem.... hehe just sharing... would like to listen to other comments and pictures too... im still waiting for other red scorpion benchies from others..
shud be the same with old 1...

This post has been edited by vincentlaw: Mar 16 2008, 10:28 PM

so that u make sure all 3 pipes are applied... it have to applied across all 3 hearpipes in a line... u can do it on the proc too but just make sure all 3heatpipe wil be connected..

holy crap.... >_<"..... haha.... craZ low temp.... im wonder E8400 + aircon + naked rig + REDSCORPION!!!.....5'c???

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Added on March 17, 2008, 12:35 amE2140 is much more cooler since its a lower performance proc

This post has been edited by vincentlaw: Mar 17 2008, 12:35 AM

mentioned E8400 + aircon + naked rig + REDSCORPION!!!.....5'c la...... dont always look at gals only la...

This post has been edited by vincentlaw: Mar 17 2008, 12:57 AM

wow the northbridge fan enter accurately into the xigmatek fan corner??? haha it looks both fans touches ..... mind to post picture on that part?

This post has been edited by vincentlaw: Mar 17 2008, 03:30 AM