I was doing quite a bit of motherboard swapping today and not all my stock Intel HSF's pushpins made it through. I'll be getting a replacement stock unit ASAP, but I've also started looking at low-cost alternatives that cool on par or better than the stock unit.
• Scythe Mugen 2 $45.55 shipped
How is this unit? I saw one comparison which had temps pretty close to the Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme. Would love a Thermalright, but the prices (Jab-tech) are:
• Thermalright Ultra 120 eXtreme (/w 120mm fan) $77.51 shipped
• Thermalright TRUE Black 120 (heatsink only) $71.51 shipped
SVC:
• Noctua NH-U12P SE $78.47 shipped
• Thermalright U120E-RT $78.47 shipped
If it would be better that I stick with the Intel HSF rather than order an aftermarket unit that won't be much of an improvement (besides a superior mounting solution), I would rather do that. I will have to order this Monday to ensure it arrives by the end of the week, before I move.
• Scythe Mugen 2 $45.55 shipped
How is this unit? I saw one comparison which had temps pretty close to the Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme. Would love a Thermalright, but the prices (Jab-tech) are:
• Thermalright Ultra 120 eXtreme (/w 120mm fan) $77.51 shipped
• Thermalright TRUE Black 120 (heatsink only) $71.51 shipped
SVC:
• Noctua NH-U12P SE $78.47 shipped
• Thermalright U120E-RT $78.47 shipped
If it would be better that I stick with the Intel HSF rather than order an aftermarket unit that won't be much of an improvement (besides a superior mounting solution), I would rather do that. I will have to order this Monday to ensure it arrives by the end of the week, before I move.
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