Scythe Ninja Plus Heatpipe CPU Cooler! - Page 2

Chai · 31st May 2006, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by PsYkHoTiK

Err. Coz watercooling costs even more?

Much much more...

Budget? I haven't seen a good budget items!

CompactNinja · 31st May 2006, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chai

Much much more...

Budget? I haven't seen a good budget items!

Just go to your local junkyard and find a big wad of metal to put on your CPU... should work fine

s p r a n k i k o · 31st May 2006, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ChampionLLY

if u are going for such expensive HSF, would u consider to get a budget water-cooling instead?

I was considering it. But since I only run my rig with my air-conditioner on, I figured that I don't really have the need for it right now.

My CPU temps rarely go as high as 40C even at full load.

aussie FX · 31st May 2006, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Chai

Much much more...

Budget? I haven't seen a good budget items!

How about this one? Any thoughts?
http://www.nintek.com.au/x/scripts/p...idproduct=3088
At $199 Australian dollars seems pretty cheap to me, high end air cooling is reaching a hundred bucks now.
I'm at the point where I need to look at cooling seriously, so any help would be greatly appreciated

Chai · 31st May 2006, 05:33 PM

Why spend so much when a high performance air cooler is most likely going to be a better performer at lower price?

The only reason for me to get water cooling now is the noise AND the performance. I will make sure my water cooler is better than all high end air coolers, if not, why am I wasting my time and money with a half decent setup?

PsYkHoTiK · 31st May 2006, 09:18 PM

Yea, those gigabyte coolers are junk. The Scythe Ninja is going for about $34 here in the US.

Or if you really want entry level watercooling, wait for an upcoming review....

aussie FX · 1st Jun 2006, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by PsYkHoTiK

Yea, those gigabyte coolers are junk. The Scythe Ninja is going for about $34 here in the US.

Or if you really want entry level watercooling, wait for an upcoming review....

So do you think I will be better off with one of these 'large' HSFs?
I've got an opty 170 on order so am looking at cooling for that.

Noise isn't a factor as there are 6 fans spinning happily in my case! (It gets hot here 50deg c in summer)

PsYkHoTiK · 2nd Jun 2006, 12:31 AM

It's a really good heatsink.

But there are things you've got to weigh. First of all is your case big enough. I couldn't close the sidepanel on mine. Also, it is a heavy heatsink and damage may occur if you mishandle your case. But performance wise and the ease of installing it (once the bracket is in that is) is superb.

Also it's not too expensive over here.

The Scythe Ninja is about as good as Air Cooling will ever be.

s p r a n k i k o · 2nd Jun 2006, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by PsYkHoTiK

It's a really good heatsink.

But there are things you've got to weigh. First of all is your case big enough. I couldn't close the sidepanel on mine. Also, it is a heavy heatsink and damage may occur if you mishandle your case. But performance wise and the ease of installing it (once the bracket is in that is) is superb.

Also it's not too expensive over here.

The Scythe Ninja is about as good as Air Cooling will ever be.

I agree. The people I asked in a local forums all told me the same thing. I only chose looks over performance since heat wasn't really a big issue with me.

Papercut · 2nd Jun 2006, 02:17 AM

Noctua NH-U9/NH-U12 should be good candidates too...I'll provide more info soon

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PsYkHoTiK "Little" Devil Join Date: 8 Apr 2004 Location: On the "throne" Posts: 14,661 Reputation: 4442 Rep Power: 64	Yea, those gigabyte coolers are junk. The Scythe Ninja is going for about $34 here in the US. Or if you really want entry level watercooling, wait for an upcoming review.... __________________ Intel SLAPL 4.3GHz @ 1.35v : 2x2GB OCZ Platinum DDR2 1066 : Asus P5K Premium : WD RE3 250GB x2 RAID 0 : 3ware 9650SE-2LP : G92 8800GTS 512mb 820MHz Core : XFi Platinum : Silverstone OP650 : Silverstone TJ-07 : Dtek FuZion CPU : Swiftech MCW60 : MCP655 : Thermochill PA120.3 w Scythe Ultra Kaze CPU-Z: SLAPL : SLA9U : FX-55 : DDR 600 : VX www.techarp.com PsYkHoTiK's Meanderings

2nd Jun 2006, 12:31 AM	#18 (permalink)
PsYkHoTiK "Little" Devil Join Date: 8 Apr 2004 Location: On the "throne" Posts: 14,661 Reputation: 4442 Rep Power: 64	It's a really good heatsink. But there are things you've got to weigh. First of all is your case big enough. I couldn't close the sidepanel on mine. Also, it is a heavy heatsink and damage may occur if you mishandle your case. But performance wise and the ease of installing it (once the bracket is in that is) is superb. Also it's not too expensive over here. The Scythe Ninja is about as good as Air Cooling will ever be. __________________ Intel SLAPL 4.3GHz @ 1.35v : 2x2GB OCZ Platinum DDR2 1066 : Asus P5K Premium : WD RE3 250GB x2 RAID 0 : 3ware 9650SE-2LP : G92 8800GTS 512mb 820MHz Core : XFi Platinum : Silverstone OP650 : Silverstone TJ-07 : Dtek FuZion CPU : Swiftech MCW60 : MCP655 : Thermochill PA120.3 w Scythe Ultra Kaze CPU-Z: SLAPL : SLA9U : FX-55 : DDR 600 : VX www.techarp.com PsYkHoTiK's Meanderings

2nd Jun 2006, 02:17 AM	#20 (permalink)
Papercut Hold me back! I can't stop posting!!! Join Date: 14 Jul 2004 Location: Singapore! Posts: 5,107 Reputation: 2557 Rep Power: 36	Noctua NH-U9/NH-U12 should be good candidates too...I'll provide more info soon __________________ "Use in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of n00bs. Overclock within 24 hours of opening. Do not read instructions before proceeding, do not use only as directed. May cause frustration, late nights and empty wallets. If symptoms persist please consult your hardware professional."

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