Thermalright Ultra Series (need explanation)

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Hello I was wondering what the difference is between all these coolers:

1. Thermalright ULTRA-120 Extreme
2. Thermalright True ULTRA-120 Extreme
3. Thermalright Black ULTRA-120 Extreme
4. Thermalright True Black Ultra-120 Extreme

I am looking to get a good hsf for my core i7.

 

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1 and 2 are the same while 3 and 4 are the same.

1 and 2 is this one, while 3 and 4 is the 'limited' edition version of the TRUE which is this one.

TRUE is just an acronym for Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme.

Hope this helped.

 

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Oh I see, I am wondering what the difference is between the the two HSF then? Is there a significance cooling difference between black and non-black?

 

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The black version differs in color, and includes an extra pair of fan clips.

 

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I don't think there is, it looks like an aesthetic change to me.

 

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So it includes 3 fan clips? I heard that the non black has 2 fan clips. In terms of cooling (both with 1 fan or both with 2) is there a difference in cooling or is it the same thing?

I also have ONE more question, will this fit nicely into my Thermaltake Spedo case?

 

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TRUE Black comes with two sets of fan clips for push / pull cooling. If you get the regular TRUE you can buy a set of fan clips for $2 to do the same thing. Or use zip ties.

 

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The TRUE will fit into your case, member ONEBADMK8 posted a picture with it installed in the case.

http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=595197

 

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Perfect... thanks a lot guys..

My last question is that I have seen metal clips being used for the same HSF, is that a different version or can those be purchased separately or something?

is the picture as you can see.

 

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Are you referring to these?

http://www.petrastechshop.com/thululex120f.html

EDIT: If you are, and you need them.. SVC has them in stock:

http://www.svc.com/fwc-120-u120.html

EDIT2: SVC ships to Canada too. It's slightly cheaper if you decide to buy the old bracket TRUE and your 1336 bracket separate... cheaper by $3-$5? Not counting shipping.

 

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And, also can I just get the Thermalright Ultra 120 with the 755/AM2 brackets, and then just buy the 1366 kit separately? Does that make it cheaper? I have fans myself so I don't need fans.

Know any places where those can be bought in CANADA? I tried googling, but all I'm getting are american sites.

 

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Yeah, those.

 

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If you want to go more extreme there is also the Thermalright TRUE Copper Edition

It costs a bit more and is quite heavy, but copper dissipates heat better, giving you better temps.

 

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Testing has shown that the copper TRUE only improves temps by about 2 degrees C but costs much more and weighs a ton compared to the regular TRUE. I would not feel comfortable putting it on a mobo with the case in tower position.