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Product ReviewsThermaltake CL-P0114 120mm CPU Cooler - Retail
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 Rating: Review Date: 10/23/09  |
Cons: Something like BIG
Pros: Really Quiet Nice performance |
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Rating: Review Date: 03/21/09 |
Cons: Need to be technically competent to install, as the mobo needs to come out of the case for the install, but other than that the installation is straightforward.
Pros: QUIET....have to look to see if its running! Comment:
Best cooler I have used, without going to liquid cooling. My 20% overclocked P4 3.4 GHZ (4.2Ghz)has dropped 12 deg C under high demand, idles at 28C. Outstanding product. I will be ordering another one for my sons E6600, which we just replaced due to overheating. Understand, this cooler is humungous, so be prepared, this thing is not for the faint of heart to install. Once its in, you will have no regrets. My limiter now is mobo temp which is running 15 - 20 degrees hotter than the CPU, guess its time for a larger mobo fan!2 issues which I saw further down the reviews. If you want to be able to move the sink to another machine later, do not remove the sticky back paper from the side of the spacer going against the mobo, other wise its a very difficult task. Just in case I went one step further and put a piece of thin mica sheet(used for heat sink electical insulation) between the mobo and the spacer to prevent possible damage. I also noticed the copper heat sink plate was not perfectly flat, and lapped it to correct the problem. That might have not made any difference provided enough heat sink compound was used, but rather than take a chance on it, I opted to spend the additional time. This review was modfied by poster @ 03-21-09 08:15 AM |
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Rating: Review Date: 02/05/09 |
Cons: Massive and akward.
Pros: Incredible cooling with minimal noise. Compatible with many socket types. Comment:
This is the best CPU heatsink I have owned. The fan RPMs are so low my mobo thinks there's a problem! You can bring your temperature a long way down with this. It does have some issues with case clearance, and a small screwdriver is essential as a you'll need to get behind the heatsink to attached it to mobo. Make sure it is secured too, or its weight could pull it off and possibly damage the mobo or processor. |
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Rating: Review Date: 09/07/08 |
Cons: it's huge, but that's a good thing too depending how you look at it.
Pros: Awesome cooling, really quiet, looks awesome Comment:
I don't know why people complain about the install of this thing. The included instructions were straight forward, easy to understand. Installation was a breeze. The thing is so quiet you hardly know it's there. I'll be honest, im scared to stand my case upright tho... it's a hella big heat sync. But other than that 2 thumbs up. Highly recommended. |
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Rating: Review Date: 07/31/08 |
Cons: Size may be an issue in smaller cases. Difficult install.
Pros: Very quiet, cools very well. Comment:
I like this one ... so far it has cooled my e8400 better than any other air cooler. I was a bit hard to install, but once done correctly, its very secure. It's very quite, even at medium fan speed. Be sure to use high quality compound for best results. |
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Rating: Review Date: 06/22/08 |
Cons: Installation takes time
Pros: Very Good Cooling Power, Good Value, Very Quiet Comment:
I bought this for my new OEM CPU. It works very well with no noise. This cooler is reviewed on cooler ranking article as one of the top cooling power & efficiency coolers on the market so far. |
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Rating: Review Date: 02/05/08 |
Cons: For the price, look for the Ultra 120 Extreme instead, it's MUCH better.
Pros: Nice cooler, the look is interesting, not more.. Comment:
I bought this a long time ago, it's a nice heatsink but nowadays you better go with the Ultra 120 Extreme which is WAY better and in the same price range. |
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Rating: Review Date: 01/17/08 |
Cons: too big can sometimes get in the way
Pros: Great cooling for Overclocking Comment:
overclocked my E6600 to 3.7GHz using this heatsink temps dropped over 10C when switching to this heatsink v.s. the stock heatsink |
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Rating: Review Date: 12/07/07 |
Cons: Backplate
Pros: Big, i mean really big !!! Comment:
Good heatsink with good fan on it too, been running ok for 1 year now, with cpu idling at 30C at idle and 35-40 at loads.A winner.EDIT: 2 years of use : Do not buy it if you plan to reuse it again for new build. The adhesive and the backplate does not come off easy, and in the process of attempting to take it off i managed to destroy old motherboard. It's like super glue , will not come off without doing damage to the board. Plus the backplate is not really desined too well, it does not fit flush with most motherboards, as seems like some motherboads have capacitors with their ends poking at the back, thus the backplate will be pushing on them and will not be flush !! This review was modfied by poster @ 01-11-09 11:31 AM |
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Rating: Review Date: 10/29/07 |
Cons: - Heavy- Difficult installation
Pros: - Great cooling- Incompatibility with motherboard is rare because the cooler is high Comment:
Great performance from a large cooler. The fan is okay, it can get on your nerve sometimes. The installation is the downfall of this product. There is better or just the same for the same price I say. |
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Rating: Review Date: 09/27/07 |
Cons: Not click 'n fit.... just as well, given it's sizePoor finish on CPU plate
Pros: Great coolingCompletely silentFan blows down and through the heat sink... cooling RAM and chipset to Comment:
It took a little while to figure the instructions out but straight forward to fit on a new build with the MB already out of the case.Spent 45 mins lapping this (while backing up my old system before the rebuild). This was probably important since the initial lapping showed that the plate was concave, clearly touching only the outside edges of the heatsink first. You could spot this by eye. 30 mins later it was flat and true.Solid fastening mechanism - reasuring given the size. Fitted easily on GA-P35-DS3P and can be oriented any way if necessary.Cools amazingly... Q6600 (G0 stepping) at 26C idle, rises 34C with all 4 cores at 100% burn testing after an hour. System temp constant at 32C. I couldn't be happier... will explore OC the Q6600 with confidence.Very happy with the purchase and performance. |
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Rating: Review Date: 07/09/07 |
Cons: -Requires you to take out the entire mobo to install-Big-You may want to lap the bottom. It's not exactly mirror smooth.
Pros: +Big+Cools the cpu VERY well+Sturdy backplate, built well Comment:
It took a while to install, but it was my first time actually taking my mobo out.Even though I put excess thermal paste on, it puts my idle CPU temperature down to 21 degrees Celsius (CPU: stock AMD 4200+ X2). |
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Rating: Review Date: 03/11/07 |
Cons: Should provide a better CFM fan.
Pros: Great heatsink for the price. Comment:
Was able to overclock my Intel 820 D to 3.7G. Kept the temperatures nice. Also bought a second typhoon for my E6400. |
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Rating: Review Date: 02/19/07 |
Cons: none
Pros: Works like a heat sink! Comment:
Overall I'm very impressed with this Heatsink so far. My first impression was that it's absolutely gigantic. I mean... I knew it would be large... but this thing is huge. It fills out the case makes the cpu look twice as important; in fact, you might not be able to fit it in your case. I'm lucky, my case is large enough that it allows about an inch or so of airflow above the fan.The mounting system will probably require that you remove your motherboard so expect a time consuming setup. I'd say it's worth it though, at least for lga775, it's better than the mounting system used on the stock heatsinks.All this aside, the thing does what it's supposed to and cooled my overheating Pentium D 820 by about 10 degrees C with some better thermal compound. |
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Rating: Review Date: 01/28/07 |
Cons: - A little huge. Installation was easy on my socket 939 but the screw near the back side of my case was very hard to tighten because there wasn't much room to have my fingers under the heatsink.
Pros: - Totaly silent.- Simply the most performant heatsink.- Compatible with almost every socket. Comment:
If you want the best heatsink (performance / silence), you found the good one. It's entirely worth the price.I've been able to easily overclock my Athlon64 X2 3800+ from 2.0Ghz (1.35v) to 2.8Ghz (1.45v)while staying under 35Celcius. My cpu is cooler than my northbridge lol. |
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Rating: Review Date: 12/05/06 |
Cons: Big, hard to install, CPU fan cable is short,
Pros: Cools very well, Not loud Comment:
Well for a gaming computer I was building I wanted it to be cooled by fans. I know that core 2 cpu do not make as much heat as the older intels but I got this just to be on the safe side. I though it would be big but when I saw got it, Man big is not the words for it. You will need a big case for this thing and a well space apart mobo as some parts of the mobo can get in the way. As for the case well I using a full tower and it only got about 1.5" from the side window for the fan to do air flow. When trying to install this on my P5N32-SLI SE DELUXE it almost over lapped some of the parts around the CPU and had to be moved around till right. (Note: If you buy one and you own a P5N32-SLI mobo be sure the cable for the fan cable is at the top or facing the RAM slots or the fan cable will not reach the CPU fan connector).All in all it does a good job of keeping the CPU cool and is not loud for it size. it may take time to install but it a good investment for keeping your CPU alive longer. This review was modfied by poster @ 12-05-06 07:34 PM |
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Rating: Review Date: 12/05/06 |
Cons: Upgraded version a better fit for some motherboards
Pros: Good cooling, low noise, excellent build quality Comment:
This is an excellent cooler. With the appropriate thermal interface, you'll definitely have good cooling results. I have my 6600 Core 2 running at mid 50's at 3.2GHz. Nothing uber but solid results from a nearly silent cooler. I suggest looking at the upgraded version (VX?) with fits into 775 sockets without the bottom clamp. I certainly recommend this product. |
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Rating: Review Date: 10/27/06 |
Cons: Finish on copper base had scratchesInstallation is elaborate1 screw had poor threading (making it difficult to use)
Pros: Great performanceOne of the top heatsink designsFan and grill includedFan power cable is sleevedWell packaged Comment:
First of all, kudos to NCIX. I recieved my order less than 24 hours after I placed it (Purolator Air) which is extremely fast IMO. I was disappointed to see scratches on the copper base, I was expecting a higher quality finish. Installation from start to end took me about 45 minutes; the instructions included did not slow me down. Installation itself is a little complex, but given the design and weight of the heatsink, every step is justified. Clearance between the heatpipes on the heatsink and the heatpipe cooling on my motherboard (Asus P5W) is close, maybe 5-7mm. I thought the overall packaging was well done with everything is in neat little zip-lock bags. With my Core 2 6400 overclocked to 3.2Ghz, I saw a reduction in my idle and load temps of about 15 degrees Celcius from stock cooling. You will notice a increase in noise from stock cooling, however, thats just the sound of increased airflow and not the fan itself. I had high expectations of this product and I felt the vast majority of them were met. This review was modfied by poster @ 10-27-06 02:51 PM |
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Rating: Review Date: 08/13/06 |
Cons: can be to large to fit soem north bridge coolers on your board.not the easiest thing to mount (and make sure to tighten the nuts down as much as possible for the best cooling, they need to be TIGHT or u will loose HUGE mounts of cooling)fills up with dust killing cooling very fastpoor quality, base had a few big scratchs and all the screws had messed up threads and one with missing its head :O
Pros: crazy cooling amoung the best u will get with air.stock fan is quiet with a mid air flow I upgraded to a higher flow fan because of the OCing i was doingsecure monetinglooks great Comment:
great cooler for the extreme OCer, almost silent. and mounts pretty easy as long as u dont mind taking out your MB to get it in |
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Rating: Review Date: 07/22/06 |
Cons: HUGE, adhesive sponge not re-usable
Pros: cools amazingly well, nice design Comment:
this is a supurb cooler, my old idle temperature (44) is now my load temp. right now im at 38 with a pentium D 820, most pentiums are renoun for running very hot, this is no exception |
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Rating: Review Date: 07/07/06 |
Cons: have to remove mobo to install
Pros: Good overall temp. cooling Comment:
This is a very good cpu heatsink if you looking for one, cooled my cpu really well. From idle 35 full load 47 with stock hsf to 30 idle and 40 full load!!!!!!! really good cooler for my p4 3.4c northwood s478. I can not guess what temp. i will get if ac5 has burned in after a week. so be more lower then now |
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Rating: Review Date: 06/24/06 |
Cons: Pretty heavy.
Pros: Makes your CPU extremely cool. Comment:
I bought this with a dfi ultra-d and an opteron 146, and I must say, at 1.5 vcore and 2.85 ghz, i run at under 40 degrees with full load. When I first looked at the box, i had second thoughts about putting it on the motherboard. But as soon as I saw the results, i was very happy. |
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Rating: Review Date: 06/24/06 |
Cons: big
Pros: quite....cools well Comment:
This cooler is the best...it brings your temp. down at least 10 degrees...it really lives up to its word...would recommend for games everywhere. |
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Rating: Review Date: 06/22/06 |
Cons: Little diff to install.
Pros: All copper, Hugh 120mm fan + Heatpipes Comment:
Great hsf was shocked that it's doing such a great job with my X2 3800+ with 1.52v at 2.95ghz and my temps are awsome 27c idle and loads of no more then 34c-36c on hottest days so far this summer. |
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Rating: Review Date: 06/03/06 |
Cons: Might be a tight fit with some setups.
Pros: Excellent Performance.Top of the line air cooler.Quiet. Comment:
If you want one of the top of the line air cooler then TT Big Typhoon is a good choice. This cooler has one of the best performance. This review was modfied by poster @ 06-03-06 10:13 PM |
HAha whut a cooler this is the best monster i ever bought it do a nice job on a D805 oc to 3.8 GHz (more than 200w)But the fan could be replaced for a better performer...