Thermalright or Vantec?

Ive decided to go with an air cooling solution rather than an expensive, risky water cooler. I am currently debating 2 copper hsf's. The first one on my list is the Thermalright SK6 with a Delta 38 screamer and the second on my list is the Vantec CCK6035D also with a Dleta 38. The noise from the Delta's won't be a problem for me. Which of these heatsink's are better than the other? The most noticeable difference between the 2 are the socket clips. the Vantec seems to have a nice clip which can be done without any tools, while the Thermalright has a clip that requires a flathead screwdriver. Believe me. the one's that require screwdrivers pose a huge risk to motherbpard damage. I broke a resistor off of my MSI K7T Turbo when the screwdriver slipped and struck the board. It's in MSI's repair shop being fixed and I should have it back any day now. Which of these heatsinks cools the best? Anyone have a link for a head to head duel between the 2?

The vantec is a good cooler. The Sk6 is better but costs a lot of money. I have a vantec 6030D (little brother aluminum) and the clip was the easiest to install. The clip on the vantec 6035D is different but is the same ease. Bottom line- Little money-Vantec. A lot of money Sk6.

Here is a new Copper HSF review that is fairly comprehensive;

http://www.amdmb.com/article-display.php?ArticleID=101[/URL]

D4RK3N said:

Ive decided to go with an air cooling solution rather than an expensive, risky water cooler. I am currently debating 2 copper hsf's. The first one on my list is the Thermalright SK6 with a Delta 38 screamer and the second on my list is the Vantec CCK6035D also with a Dleta 38. The noise from the Delta's won't be a problem for me. Which of these heatsink's are better than the other? The most noticeable difference between the 2 are the socket clips. the Vantec seems to have a nice clip which can be done without any tools, while the Thermalright has a clip that requires a flathead screwdriver. Believe me. the one's that require screwdrivers pose a huge risk to motherbpard damage. I broke a resistor off of my MSI K7T Turbo when the screwdriver slipped and struck the board. It's in MSI's repair shop being fixed and I should have it back any day now. Which of these heatsinks cools the best? Anyone have a link for a head to head duel between the 2?

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There is no comparison between the Vantec and the ThermalRight. I have used Vantec HSF's and dumped them. I now use ThermalRight SK6, GlobalWin CAK38 and Swiftech MC462A. Millenium Glaciator is also a very highly rated HSF - I don't use it because of its weight - 712gm.
The ThermalRight is much better than the Vantec.