THE_Nemesis Posted December 18, 2005 Posted December 18, 2005 Thermalright XP90 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16835109119 Thermalright XP120 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16835109118 Thermalright XP90C (Copper) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16835109122 Now, here's my deal. The heatsinks themselves cost as much as a Zalman 9500CNPS, which has the heatsink and fan and fan controller, etc. So, if I am going to buy a Thermalright heatsink, it had better be worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
benplanet Posted December 19, 2005 Posted December 19, 2005 the thermalright blows away the competition from what i've been reading... get the XP-120, that's what i did. its on sale here: http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/thxpforinp4.html quality 120mm Fan: http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/pa12ulhisp.html >> regulate the speed if it's too much. total = $55 inc shipping (USPS) not bad! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiveTurkey Posted December 19, 2005 Posted December 19, 2005 If you go with a 120mm model, skip the XP-120 and go with the SI-120. Better height/clearance, and no reason to go with a product that's being phased out (and is nearly the same price). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye27 Posted December 19, 2005 Posted December 19, 2005 I just ordered the XP-90 from bestbyte.net Also got a Panaflo L1B 92mm fan, a fan lead that will let it be powered from a molex connector and also has a RPM wire jumping off of it to run to the motherboard fan header, and a tube of AS ceramique thermal paste. It was $48 and change shipped. Would have been 45.22, but since I live in Texas I had to pay sales tax. I read all the reviews. XP-120 has fitment issues with your motherboard. XP-90C cools just about the same as the regular XP-90 but is a lot heavier, heavier than the reccomended weight for a heatsink...not worth it in my opionion (plus more expensive). SI-120 looks to be really good and no fitment issues, but is HUGE and expensive (and heavy)...cools slightly better than the XP-90 but not enough to make me pay extra for it...in my opinion at least. Did I mention the XP-90 is within the reccomended weight tolerances for mounting on the motherboard? I believe it is the only one that has been mentioned in this thread so far that fits within the guidelines. There is also an SI-97 model that is light enough, but it doesn't cool as well as the XP-90 I just ordered the XP-90 from bestbyte.net Also got a Panaflo L1B 92mm fan, a fan lead that will let it be powered from a molex connector and also has a RPM wire jumping off of it to run to the motherboard fan header, and a tube of AS ceramique thermal paste. It was $48 and change shipped. Would have been 45.22, but since I live in Texas I had to pay sales tax. Good review of the XP-90 http://www.silentpcreview.com/article194-page1.html The L1A fan they mention in the tests in the review has the same specs as the L1B I got but the L1B supports RPM monitoring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDragon24 Posted December 19, 2005 Posted December 19, 2005 I just ordered the XP-90 from bestbyte.netAlso got a Panaflo L1B 92mm fan, a fan lead that will let it be powered from a molex connector and also has a RPM wire jumping off of it to run to the motherboard fan header, and a tube of AS ceramique thermal paste. It was $48 and change shipped. Would have been 45.22, but since I live in Texas I had to pay sales tax. I read all the reviews. XP-120 has fitment issues with your motherboard. XP-90C cools just about the same as the regular XP-90 but is a lot heavier, heavier than the reccomended weight for a heatsink...not worth it in my opionion (plus more expensive). SI-120 looks to be really good and no fitment issues, but is HUGE and expensive (and heavy)...cools slightly better than the XP-90 but not enough to make me pay extra for it...in my opinion at least. Did I mention the XP-90 is within the reccomended weight tolerances for mounting on the motherboard? I believe it is the only one that has been mentioned in this thread so far that fits within the guidelines. There is also an SI-97 model that is light enough, but it doesn't cool as well as the XP-90 I just ordered the XP-90 from bestbyte.net Also got a Panaflo L1B 92mm fan, a fan lead that will let it be powered from a molex connector and also has a RPM wire jumping off of it to run to the motherboard fan header, and a tube of AS ceramique thermal paste. It was $48 and change shipped. Would have been 45.22, but since I live in Texas I had to pay sales tax. Good review of the XP-90 http://www.silentpcreview.com/article194-page1.html The L1A fan they mention in the tests in the review has the same specs as the L1B I got but the L1B supports RPM monitoring. ^^^ That place has great prices and great service....highly recommended. I have the xp-120 and love it....but don't get it if u plan on having some RAM with high heatsinks.....won't fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Games Posted December 19, 2005 Posted December 19, 2005 XP-90 @ www.svc.com for $27.99 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye27 Posted December 19, 2005 Posted December 19, 2005 The XP-90 was $27.00 at bestbyte.net. My prices for my whole order (not including tax for bestbyte.net since I live in TX) Bestbyte $45.22 shipped Jab-Tech $45.83 shipped SVC $53.05 shipped That included: XP-90 Panaflo L1B 92mm fan Ceramique thermal paste Fan cable 3pin to 4pin pass through with RPM lead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
irbadguyzs Posted December 19, 2005 Posted December 19, 2005 I just ordered the XP-90 from bestbyte.netAlso got a Panaflo L1B 92mm fan, a fan lead that will let it be powered from a molex connector and also has a RPM wire jumping off of it to run to the motherboard fan header, and a tube of AS ceramique thermal paste. It was $48 and change shipped. Would have been 45.22, but since I live in Texas I had to pay sales tax. I read all the reviews. XP-120 has fitment issues with your motherboard. XP-90C cools just about the same as the regular XP-90 but is a lot heavier, heavier than the reccomended weight for a heatsink...not worth it in my opionion (plus more expensive). SI-120 looks to be really good and no fitment issues, but is HUGE and expensive (and heavy)...cools slightly better than the XP-90 but not enough to make me pay extra for it...in my opinion at least. Did I mention the XP-90 is within the reccomended weight tolerances for mounting on the motherboard? I believe it is the only one that has been mentioned in this thread so far that fits within the guidelines. There is also an SI-97 model that is light enough, but it doesn't cool as well as the XP-90 I just ordered the XP-90 from bestbyte.net Also got a Panaflo L1B 92mm fan, a fan lead that will let it be powered from a molex connector and also has a RPM wire jumping off of it to run to the motherboard fan header, and a tube of AS ceramique thermal paste. It was $48 and change shipped. Would have been 45.22, but since I live in Texas I had to pay sales tax. Good review of the XP-90 http://www.silentpcreview.com/article194-page1.html The L1A fan they mention in the tests in the review has the same specs as the L1B I got but the L1B supports RPM monitoring. xp-90 is the performance/price + good fan(panaflo) :drool: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
benplanet Posted December 19, 2005 Posted December 19, 2005 i bout the XP-120 and i have a DFI board (ulta-D) i hope i won't have any issues!! it's coming in today... i will start assembly next week.. you think i should just get the Si-120 or XP-90 ??? i read around and it said that the Xp-120 is %100 compatible with DFI mobos (Nf4s) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballistix Posted December 19, 2005 Posted December 19, 2005 I think you should get the SI-120 if you have the money...get the best if you can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye27 Posted December 19, 2005 Posted December 19, 2005 I saw a few pictures posted on this board that showed the XP-120's heat pipes blocking the first PCI-E slot, so that's why I didn't get it. It only cools slightly better than the XP-90. I asked around about the SI-120, and apparently it does not interfere with the first PCI-E slot...although I was unable to find any pictures proving this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Games Posted December 19, 2005 Posted December 19, 2005 XP-90, XP-120, and SI-120 all fit the DFI Lanparty NF4 and NF3 motherboards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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