Let me introduce the IFX-14




I love big fans folks - but this is getting outragious! But on the other hand - isn't it interesting we're able to direct air cool at better temps than what top of the line watercooling used to? Even vs. current watercooling, the gap is getting a lot smaller.

Quote: Larger surface area than any other heatsinks (140mm x 120mm) with option to install one or even two 140mm fans Designed for better air flow management to work with the heatsink fans* and the air inside your computer case Four large 8mm heatpipes to distribute massive amount of heat fast and efficiently Optional to rotate the heatsink 90 degrees to best fit your system configuration Multi-platform compatible backplate for installation on vast number and type of motherboard. No need for complicated tools to convert Includes a back-side dual heatpipe heatsink (patent pending), which not only additionally cools your CPU but also takes care of the heat coming from the back of the motherboard to extend the life expectancy and stability of your motherboard

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honestly...I am speechless er... typless...is that even a word?

So who's the lucky bastard who's going to asking for a review sample?

Quote: Includes a back-side dual heatpipe heatsink (patent pending), which not only additionally cools your CPU but also takes care of the heat coming from the back of the motherboard to extend the life expectancy and stability of your motherboard

That sounds like a pain in the butt to install...

If it will fit on my mobo, I want one. with 2 x 250 to 140mm adapters, lol.....

Quote: Originally Posted by godfoot If it will fit on my mobo, I want one. with 2 x 250 to 140mm adapters, lol.....

Hell I know - let's buy a crapload of heatpipes and fine stock and make a giant GPU/CPU/N.Bridge/S.bridge/RAM cooler.

Quote: 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

Hmm, we need more pics evidently.

Quote: Originally Posted by 4x0n Hmm, we need more pics evidently.

True - that backside heatsink sounds entirely overkill. Now I've heard of the backside of the motherboard getting excessively hot, but definately overkill.

Quote: Originally Posted by Iateronmly True - that backside heatsink sounds entirely overkill. Now I've heard of the backside of the motherboard getting excessively hot, but definately overkill.

Wouldn't just a blower type fan be sufficient?

Quote: Originally Posted by Gzim Wouldn't just a blower type fan be sufficient?

Don't ask me - I didn't design that fooker. I just like all things overkill.

I like the new EnzoTech Ultra-X better. It's under a kilogram in weight, has a nice appearance, larger diameter heatpipes than the norm (8mm instead of 6mm) and gets the job done better than most--at fairly quiet sound levels (under 60 dB at high speed). It even includes a free tube of Arctic Silver 5.

EnzoTech



Reviews everywhere are showing it pretty much kicking butt. And, it isn't so tall that you need to take off your side panel when it's installed.

Quote: Originally Posted by Coelacanth I like the new EnzoTech Ultra-X better. It's under a kilogram in weight, has a nice appearance, larger diameter heatpipes than the norm (8mm instead of 6mm) and gets the job done better than most--at fairly quiet sound levels (under 60 dB at high speed). It even includes a free tube of Arctic Silver 5. EnzoTech Reviews everywhere are showing it pretty much kicking butt.

No doubt about that Coel - but this Thermalright I think is easily the new definition of absurdity with direct air cooling (and I don't mean absurd in a bad way - but it's beyond most reason). Not only does it use the largest fan you'd be able to fit into a chassis with that ATX form factor (and even then most will not work), but it can use two of them. Has 8mm heat tubes as well at a total of 8. They don't even call that good. They designed a back plate bracket that's it's own heatsink with twin heatpipes as well. Who ever buys this thing will have to mod their rig. I don't think there's a chassis on the market that'll accept this thing stock.

ADD: If we had these a few years ago when pelts were popular, maybe the air cooled hot side of pelt idea might've worked. I really want to see this puppy's numbers, because it's definately looking good on paper in terms of cooling performance. User friendly - I don't think so though.

Well it looks like another Monster. Simular to my Scythe Mine but bigger. I hate
trying to get my fingers under and around the Scythe as it is. It looks like this one
is more of the same.

I would have to go with "absurd--in a bad way". I agree that some of these heatsink manufacturers are taking the wrong path in their designs. Using 2 pounds of aluminum fins stacked higher than a starving lumberjack's deluxe pancake breakfast to get MAYBE a 2.5% improvement in final cooling temperature isn't my idea of efficiency.

I've been knocking "stupid" heatsinks like this for years. When you risk tearing out your motherboard when mounting this monster in a vertical tower case, you just MIGHT be getting a bit too big!

This **** is right on par with these 1000hp Supras. Who really needs all that? You have to ask yourself, why?

Because you can

Quote: Originally Posted by j-dogg This **** is right on par with these 1000hp Supras. Who really needs all that? You have to ask yourself, why? Because you can

You could put a 302 Ford small block in a Ski-Doo and beat that Supra in the quarter-mile too...and I'd still be asking "Why?"

Quote: Originally Posted by Iateronmly If we had these a few years ago when pelts were popular, maybe the air cooled hot side of pelt idea might've worked.

Funny you should mention that. I am about halfway through a review that touches on that very subject.

I like that heatsink, I love overkill.

You know, reading more about this HSF makes me think of those stupid shaver commercials with 5 blades or more. Soon we'll be seeing 6-blade razors that will loudly proclaim, "Shaves 3.5% closer than your everyday average 2-blade razor!" Woohoo!

Anyway, I can see why they'd make this. It certainly didn't cost a lot to re-tool for this heatsink. All they had to do was add a few plates, drill a couple more holes, and stuff in a couple more tubes. I guess I just question that approach to improvement, it's not innovative.

I wonder if we can get a review sample. It doesn't seem like the other ones are coming through.

I wonder what the most popular after-market HSF is right now...

EDIT: Almost forgot.........SPRING BREAK. WOOOOOOOOT!!!!!!11111!

Let's face the facts, most uf us here are on the notion that more is better And this and the Geminii is more, therefore better