best cooler around/under $50?

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AmongTheChosenX

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I have 2 x 120mm rosewill fans. cheesy, but they work good, and look good. i'd like to use a cooler that can have 2 fans ina push/pull configuration.

Dont want to spend more than $50, preferably $40. I'm thinking a TRUE 120, but help me, because i dont know!
 
Despite those reviews there's a reason almost everyone goes with either the True or the S1283
 
AmongTheChosenX said:
does it compare to the TRUE copper?
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That's not really a fair comparison with the TRUE Copper > $100, but I would say it does compare, just not really well ;). If you want to save a few bucks, +1 for the S1283 (and mounting bracket). If the extra 2-4 deg C are worth $20, then spring for the TRUE. I don't think it will add any to an overclock or the life of your chip, so it's more like a status thing IMHO, e.g. BMW vs Honda - both are great cars, but one sure seems a lot nicer :D
 
hiodie said:
That's not really a fair comparison with the TRUE Copper > $100, but I would say it does compare, just not really well ;). If you want to save a few bucks, +1 for the S1283 (and mounting bracket). If the extra 2-4 deg C are worth $20, then spring for the TRUE. I don't think it will add any to an overclock or the life of your chip, so it's more like a status thing IMHO, e.g. BMW vs Honda - both are great cars, but one sure seems a lot nicer :D
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well, this seems like the best deal here:

http://microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0288207

i mean, even without the rebate, thats less than $35 with tax, and i get it same day.

I think thats what I'll get. plus with the IC Diamond paste, i can get killer temps, probably right on top of the true.
 
Hard to beat the TRUE.

And as far as the all copper TRUE, the only reason to get it is for the "bling" factor, at 100+ and 1.9kg the IFX-14 is not only a much cheaper but a much lighter option (even with tri fans) that will probably cool just as good.
 
ok, so its a xigmatek S1283 for $15 after rebate, $30 before, plus tax

OR

A Thermalright ultra 120 Extreme for around $40-50.

The xigmatek is cheaper. looks like the best choice.
 
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