Thermalright IFX-14 Released

[natewildes]

Here it is ladies and gentlemen, the long-awaited step-up from the Ultra-120 Extreme!

So far I've only seen it on Sidewinder Computers website, but hopefully it'll crop up everywhere within the next week

Copied from www.sidewindercomputers.com:

Thermalright IFX-14 for Intel LGA775 and AMD Athlon 64, FX, X2, Opteron & AM2 Processors Product Description & Info
Thermalright IFX-14 for Intel LGA775 and AMD Athlon 64, FX, X2, Opteron & AM2 ProcessorspadThe IFX-14 is Thermalright's largest and most comprehensive CPU cooler to date. The IFX-14 could literally be considered a cooling system for your CPU and motherboard, as it features an additional back-side heatpipe cooler to rid of additional heat produced. As indicated by the model number, IFX-14 can support up to two 140 millimeter or standard 120 millimeter fan sizes, one of which can be sandwiched between the two high-riser heatsink towers.

Features

* Larger surface area than any other heatsinks (140mm x 120mm) with option to install one or even two 140mm fans
* Designed for better air flow management to work with the heatsink fans* and the air inside your computer case
* Four large 8mm heatpipes to distribute massive amount of heat fast and efficiently
* Optional to rotate the heatsink 90 degrees to best fit your system configuration
* Multi-platform compatible backplate for installation on vast number and type of motherboard. No need for complicated tools to convert
* Includes a back-side dual heatpipe heatsink (patent pending), which not only additionally cools your CPU but also takes care of the heat coming from the back of the motherboard to extend the life expectancy and stability of your motherboard

Technical Specifications

Heatsink Body
- Dimension : L146.2 x W124 x H161 mm (heatsink only)
- Weigh t: 790g (heatsink only)
- Recommended Fan : All 120mm & 140mm Fan

Back-side Heatsink
- Dimension : L134.5 x W163.5 x H112.6 mm (heatsink only)
- Weight : 130g (heatsink only)
- Recommended Fan : All 80mm & 70mm Fan

Compatibility

- INTEL: All Intel Socket LGA775 processors
- AMD: Athlon64 / FX / X2 / Opteron Socket AM2 processors



Installation Instructions

This is an extremely large heatsink. Using the dimensions provided above and here, customers should take time to measure and ensure this product will fit his or her motherboard and case. Not all motherboards will allow for utilizing the backside heatsink. Due to the nearly limitless motherboard and case combinations on the market, no guarantee can be made that it will fit your specific application. For more information please see our return policy.

IFX-14: $79.95

 

[Maviryk]

Hmm.... This should give watercoolers a run for their money.

 

[WonderingSoul]

Hm.. less heat pipes and more fins vs more heat pipes less fins....

Which will win

 

[natewildes]

Hm.. less heat pipes and more fins vs more heat pipes less fins....

Which will win

Dimension-wise the IFX is almost a square, and the Ultra-120 Extreme is a rectangle which takes up the space of half an IFX. Meaning the number of fins are hypothetically double...mmm, yummy

It'll be interesting if they release an 'Extreme' version of this one too, since there are only 8 heatpipes on the IFX vs the 12 on the Ultra 120 Extreme...

 

[enz660]

Dimension-wise the IFX is almost a square, and the Ultra-120 Extreme is a rectangle which takes up the space of half an IFX. Meaning the number of fins are hypothetically double...mmm, yummy

It'll be interesting if they release an 'Extreme' version of this one too, since there are only 8 heatpipes on the IFX vs the 12 on the Ultra 120 Extreme...

thise are larger 8mm heatpipes my friend, they probably do as much work as the ultra 120's six smaller pipes. Pretty much, this heatsink is Enzotech Ultra times two. With another smaller cooler for the underside of the board. Cant wait to see the results of some benchmarks..

 

[jivetrky]

It also looks like those heatpipes are F.A.T. ...I wonder if they are bigger than the ultra 120 extreme's?

EDIT: hehe, guess me and enz think along the same lines

 

[nd4spdbh2]

<--- that splains it right there



such a nice hs... i really wanna see how your spost to implement the behind the mobo hs???

 

[IKIKUINTHENUTZ]

I hope they sell a version without the backside cooling that is cheaper, some people say the back side cooling is POS or the difference is so minor it really doesnt matter if you put it or not. Although the back side cooling does look neat, compatibility is the question.

 

[Surfrider77]

Still not seen a single review vs the 120 extreme or other high-end air coolers like the Tuniq.

 

[WonderingSoul]

Dimension-wise the IFX is almost a square, and the Ultra-120 Extreme is a rectangle which takes up the space of half an IFX. Meaning the number of fins are hypothetically double...mmm, yummy

It'll be interesting if they release an 'Extreme' version of this one too, since there are only 8 heatpipes on the IFX vs the 12 on the Ultra 120 Extreme...

nono, There are FOUR pipes on the IFX and SIX on the U-120E. They run through the base from one side to the other.

 

[Sam__]

that looks fridging awesome.!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[natewildes]

nono, There are FOUR pipes on the IFX and SIX on the U-120E. They run through the base from one side to the other.

Good point However, it wouldn't make a performance difference if they used 8 different heatpipes vs 4 really long ones, so the only real difference is manufacturing cost.

I think we'll see some reviews crop up soon, the Ultra 120 Extreme is starting to go on sale all over the place, which can only mean the IFX is coming into stock

 

[Anubis_386]

WOW! that thing is a beast ... I only just got a U120Ex .... can't wait to see a review or two of this .. anyone found one yet?

 

[Coach3K]

I remember seeing at preview in May when this was starting to get talked about. It's not a whole lot, as it only compares vs. the stock cooler, but at least it's something - and I'm sure more thorough reviews vs. Ultra 120 Extreme and its buddies will be coming soon.

http://enthusiast.hardocp.com/article.html?art=MTMxNCwxLCxoZW50aHVzaWFzdA==

 

[White_Pawn]

I want a comparison of this cooler vs the Gemini II...

 

[harlam357]

Wow! I'm still happy with my Ultra-120s & Ultra-90s. What's next?

 

[Kuroimaho]

Benches, benches, this was love at first sight and can't wait to put me hands on it.

 

[Nebulous]

Hmmm, Looks very interesting. I might have to think about this when i switch over back to air, lol.

 

[Kuroimaho]

On a german forums someone compared the 120ex and the new ifx.

Before: E6600 (lapped), 3,42 GHz @ 1,35VCore, Ultra-120 Extreme (lapped), Coollaboratory Flüssigmetallsoße

Idle 34°, Load 58° bei ca. 22° ambient

Now: E6600 (lapped), 3,42 GHz @ 1,35VCore, IFX-14 (konvex), Thermalright ChillFactor

Idle 31°, Load 57° bei ca. 23° ambient

LINK

 

[JamesXP]

That info is irrelvant.

He used two different pastes.