I got a question for all of you. Does this HSF fit in a middle tower case (about 20cm in width)?

I've been following this thread and it seems that you guys are using Achilles with Intel processor, which has smaller area of contact than AMD processor.

IMO, Achilles is more suitable for large area of contact due to it's 4 heat pipe design.

Thanks for clarifying about the hsf. Won't be hesitating to purchase it now.

My point is actually that smaller processor should benefit more of the younger brother S1283 with 3 pipes architecture. As all pipes will contact to the surface directly.

Btw, I've seen a pic on Achilles after being installed to Intel Core 2 Duo Processor. Only half of the side pipe touches the processor's surface.

I think this explains why so many reviews win the S1283 over the 1284 when their testbed are using Intel.