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Bindibadgi · 15th Jul 2008, 12:01

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/200...tact-freezer/1

We take a look at the latest contact heatsink from Sunbeamtech, the Core-Contact Freezer. Can this innovative approach to heatsink design make the Core-Contact a cool customer? Or will it be another case of a good idea poorly executed? We find out!

Ninja_182 · 15th Jul 2008, 15:47

Its a bummer about the AM2 thing, I was considering getting hold of one of these almost as soon as I read its description.

Baz · 15th Jul 2008, 16:13

yep, it's pretty much a killing blow for what otherwise would have been a very good heatsink for the money. It's still worth a pop if you're running LGA775 and don't want to spend crazy money on air cooling.

cjmUK · 15th Jul 2008, 16:23

I wish BT took a more considered approach to the noise issue. We don't want to compete with SPCR, but noise is a significant issue to most people.

It would be useful if an approximate noise rating (out of 10) was given for each tested unit under comparison, including ratings for full-power and under-volted modes. Just a subjective rating - no special lab conditions required.

I've just bought a Thermalright HR-01 Plus for my C2Q machine (see sig) with a Noctua fan, so that I can be cool *and* quiet, so this HSF wouldn't be for me.

Baz · 15th Jul 2008, 16:41

Nice idea with scoring it for noise at high low etc. We have most previously reviewed kit still on hand, so it should be easy to compare - we'll discuss it soon.

ComputerKing · 16th Jul 2008, 02:28

yeah I wish if you BT guys add Noise test. Noise is important. I was driving my self crazy with my jet ( My rig )

r4tch3t · 16th Jul 2008, 07:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by The article

and proves harder to pry from the motherboard than a Stale chocolate muffin from Joe's grubby little mits.

Fixed.

Shame about the AMD mounting.

Nature · 16th Jul 2008, 09:33

Dear Bit-tech,

Would you please include the intel stock fan preformance in your chart/graph that I may judge with a further curved brow? If not I throw soup at your office. Thank you.

Nature

[USRF]Obiwan · 21st Jul 2008, 08:31

And with almost two years advancing of technology they still cant beat the good old T120EX. It makes you wonder whats more impressive; 1) That the T120EX is still the undefeated king of air cooling. 2) They still cant come up with something better then the T120EX.

wuyanxu · 21st Jul 2008, 09:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by [USRF]Obiwan

And with almost two years advancing of technology they still cant beat the good old T120EX. It makes you wonder whats more impressive; 1) That the T120EX is still the undefeated king of air cooling. 2) They still cant come up with something better then the T120EX.

3rd: owning one :P

15th Jul 2008, 12:01	#1
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cjmUK Old git. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,938	I wish BT took a more considered approach to the noise issue. We don't want to compete with SPCR, but noise is a significant issue to most people. It would be useful if an approximate noise rating (out of 10) was given for each tested unit under comparison, including ratings for full-power and under-volted modes. Just a subjective rating - no special lab conditions required. I've just bought a Thermalright HR-01 Plus for my C2Q machine (see sig) with a Noctua fan, so that I can be cool and quiet, so this HSF wouldn't be for me. __________________ P180B, Q6600 [with Thermalright HR-01+/Noctua NF-P12], 8GB OCZ Reaper PC2-8500, EVGA GTX 260 SSC, 3.75TB worth of Samsung F1s, running on Windows 7 RC

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15th Jul 2008, 16:13	#3
Baz Benchmarketeer bit-tech Staff Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ruislip Posts: 588	yep, it's pretty much a killing blow for what otherwise would have been a very good heatsink for the money. It's still worth a pop if you're running LGA775 and don't want to spend crazy money on air cooling.

15th Jul 2008, 16:41	#5
Baz Benchmarketeer bit-tech Staff Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ruislip Posts: 588	Nice idea with scoring it for noise at high low etc. We have most previously reviewed kit still on hand, so it should be easy to compare - we'll discuss it soon.

21st Jul 2008, 08:31	#9
[USRF]Obiwan Ultramodder Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,220	And with almost two years advancing of technology they still cant beat the good old T120EX. It makes you wonder whats more impressive; 1) That the T120EX is still the undefeated king of air cooling. 2) They still cant come up with something better then the T120EX. __________________ Mascleta: "The most accurate simulation of thunder, humans can simulate..." The answer is 42, so... whats the question again? If you know what 'Peek' and 'Poke' represents, then you are probably as old as me.