Glaciator I vs Glaciator II

[WyrmMaster]

Anybody have both. Millenium Claims a .2 C/W reduction with the newer model. Its $13.00 more however. Is it worth it. If it actually performs that much better it might be, but does it.

[The Overclocker]

the glaciator II is better...just, why dont you look at other heatsinks as well?

[WyrmMaster]

I havent decided on anything yet. Im kinda worried about the weight of the glaciator, i go to LAN parties alot. The new alpha whould also be an option, i do like the idea of the four-hole mounting, especially for moving the computer.

[krakerman]

the glaciator has a lot of nice things about it. first, its so heavy it can break everything in your computer when it comes loose ;-) for real though, it uses a quieter fan stock than most other hsfs do, and also still cools really well. i was wondering the difference between the two but if its .2 i might grab a glaciator 2 and try it out. need some better cooling in my rig.

[Dagon]

I personally liked the glaciator so much that I used in my parents system (epox 8kt7a, 1ghz AXIA 'y'@1.33) but, with the new alpha selling for 29$, it's no contest.

[WyrmMaster]

So you would recommend a new Alpha over a glaciator?

[WyrmMaster]

About the weight issue, do you think its really necessary to remove the heatsink to move the computer.

[TweaK-FreaK]

just lay the computer on its side when u move it...........or do what I did and use zip ties and zip tie that sucker through the holes in the mobo so it can't come off and come crashing down......cheap insurance if u ask me

[Dunga Bee]

I have the Glaciator II, but did not have to pay extra. I actually ordered a Glaciator a few days before the announcement about the II, but they sent me the II without me even asking.

I would NOT recommend moving your computer around a lot with the Glaciator though. It is heavy, not obscenely heavy, but heavy.

It does do a GREAT job of cooling and it NOT loud at all, which is a BIG positive in my book.

I LOVE the idea of the zip ties to reinforce the Glaciator clip. That sounds like a very good idea if you plan on moving the computer. I asked MTS about clip breaking problems and they said they have had no issues with breaking clips, but did recommend removing it if you move the PC a lot.

If you can zip that baby down that would be the ticket. Plus, you get a little packet of ASII with the Glaciator, which is enough to probably do 4-5 HSF installations (a nice touch).

Anyway, those are my thoughts.

If anyone sees a review comparing the two, please point it out.

[WyrmMaster]

I do lay it on its side when i move it, and of course im very careful with it. The zip tie idea is good though. So would you recommend getting the cheap Glaciator I or the more expensive Glaciator II?

[Dagon]

Actually I would recommed the alpha over the glaciator now. The flexiabilty of a 80mm setup with the security of the 4-hole mounting system of the alpha is reason alone to buy it over the glaciator. Buy a 29.0$ alpha and slap on a L1 or M1 panaflo and you're set. Want to go crazy, then get a 69 cfm delta...

Cost for the alpha and a fan shouldn't be more than 5-10$ more than a glaciator. Temp wise, with a lower cfm fan I'm sure the new alpha has about the same or maybe a bit better C/W. The glaciator is a good heatsink but, I think the new alpha is better..especially for you and your lan parties.;)

[Dunga Bee]

Originally posted by WyrmMaster
I do lay it on its side when i move it, and of course im very careful with it. The zip tie idea is good though. So would you recommend getting the cheap Glaciator I or the more expensive Glaciator II?

Supposedly the new Glaciator is a bit more lightweight than the Glaciator I, but not too much more.

I would probably go with the newer model, just because it is a bit lighter and 'might' be better at cooling (but probably not much better).

Put it this way, if I had a Glaciator I, I would not be running out to get a new one, but I would go for the new one and do the zip tie trick.

I don't know anything personally about the Alpha, but from what I have read, it is also a good sink and you'd probably not go wrong there either.

I like the Glaciator because it performs great and does not sound like a hair dryer.

[William]

with the fan oc.com used, the Glaciator is a tad better C/W wise.

[oc jason]

Originally posted by William
with the fan oc.com used, the Glaciator is a tad better C/W wise.

nuff said, the Glaciator still layeth the smacketh down. On there candy HEatsink @$$e$