XP-90 vs XP-120

[Ven0m]

XP-120 performance + XP-90 compact size = XP-90C (cooper)
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This definietly looks good - it's time for XP-120C
And more serious - I think that Thermalright will present soemthign wicked for BTX soon.

 

[rlemieux]

Anyone use the XP-120 with an Asus P4C800-E mobo? I am using an ECS but the Asus is on my shopping list. I would like to get the 120, but on their web sites it says it needs slight modding to the caps. If its not going to work I will go ahead and get the XP-90 instead.

 

[Sentential]

XP-120 performance + XP-90 compact size = XP-90C (cooper)
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NOOOOO YOU HAVE GOT TO BE ****TING ME! I *JUST* ordered an xp120

 

[EspElement]

wats up with that xp-90 c thing? ur upset cause u ordered a xp-120?

 

[fldrice]

Ooooh! the XP-90c looks sexy.

 

[Sentential]

wats up with that xp-90 c thing? ur upset cause u ordered a xp-120?

Im upset because the XP-90C is solid copper and not aluminum. Thats why <assuming they make a 120 version>

 

[Ven0m]

Im upset because the XP-90C is solid copper and not aluminum. Thats why <assuming they make a 120 version>

Copper version of XP-120 would probably weight a ton. I think you could safely expect weight increase of about 3x.

 

[neonblingbling]

Copper version of XP-120 would probably weight a ton. I think you could safely expect weight increase of about 3x.

....so?

 

[Ven0m]

....so?

hehe
I usually go extreme, but in this case:
copper desnity: 8920g/dm^3
aluminum density: 2700g/dm^3
copper to aluminum density ratio: ~3.3
As base of cooler and pipes would weitght the same, multiplier of 3 would be probably pretty accurate. So if they simply replaced alu with copper in XP-120 it would weight around 1000-1100g and no more than 1220g. In my opinion it's too much for a non-DIY cooler.

I think that we can't expect such monsters for ATX standard.

 

[twinturbo454]

a 3x increase in weight would make a difference because your mobo will be sitting vertical and the weight of the heatsink will generate a torque on the processor due to its height.

it may not make a difference, i have no idea how much torque these mobo's can take at the socket before it rips your chipset out, or places undue stress on the board.

word of the day: moment arm

 

[neonblingbling]

I betchu people WILL find a way around this... Lay the case on the side... Case mounting solutions... But I am not sure if Thermalright would think this small population would create a worthy demand of them.

Yes, I agree it is unresonable. But there's Electron Chaser around somewhere with his 200 CFM delta on his XP-120....

 

[Blackmage]

Can you put an 120mm fan on an xp90?

 

[Sentential]

Can you put an 120mm fan on an xp90?

No you cant

 

[Sentential]

MSI 915p Combo Motherboard - Sorry still new here and haven't gotten around to a Sig as of yet.

I really dont understand why you are concerned with spacing. It should fit just fine without an issue. Just look at my AS8

 

[Electron Chaser]

I don't care if it does weigh more. I would definately buy an XP-120 in copper.

 

[Blackmage]

yeah thats a ton of space!

 

[twinturbo454]

No you cant

actually i've read of people using a 80mm to 120mm adapter to put a 120mm fan on an xp-90

 

[Sentential]

actually i've read of people using a 80mm to 120mm adapter to put a 120mm fan on an xp-90

That would be awefully tricky seeing how they have their fan clips configuerd. Im not saying its impossible because nothing is. I'd have have to see it first lol

 

[twinturbo454]

ya most likely a "Ghetto rig"