Thermaltake vs Cooler Master

[msanc024]

Hi everyone,

I want to replace my HSF. I currently own a Globalwin SAK 38 which performs reasonably well but makes a lot of noise. Here's some info about it:

http://www.batch-pc.com/batchpc/tien...pl.asp?id=1948

The first option to replace the globalwin is the Thermaltake Volcano 9:

http://www.batch-pc.com/batchpc/tien...pl.asp?id=2571

The other one is a Cooler Master. I don't know the model but it comes with a Heat Pipe:

http://www.batch-pc.com/batchpc/tien...pl.asp?id=2593

Which one would you buy? They're both priced similary (about 30 €). I want it to perform similar to the globalwin but with less noise.

Thank's a lot.

[tony_j15]

The Thermaltake should do you just fine.

[chubtub]

I personally would go with Thermaltake, just because I have had good experience with them. I have two volcano 7+ that have not failed me yet. Plus I like to be able to control the fan speed rather than have a sensor do it.

[Giblet Plus!]

I would buy a Thermalright Ax-7 or SLK-800. Both are better performers than the coolermaster or thermaltake. They can use any 80mm fan you want.

www.overclockers.com has good reviews of all the heatsinks you're interested in.

[Avor]

What exactly do heat pipes do anyways? I've seen them on a lot of heatsinks and those really tiny computers

[msanc024]

Thank's to everyone!

I finally bought the Volcano 9 because it was the only one available. I'm very happy with it. The thing is BIG!!! I have it at 3000 rpm. Very silent.

Thank's again for your support.

[Someone Stupid]

If you set it to full speed, expect it to wail like a banshee at 5500 rpms (not 4800 as reported). I've had great experience with Tt products, their early line of coolers have given them a bad rap, but their newer offerings have been superb, especially when you look at the price.