The Gnarliest CPU Cooler Thread!

[kyle2020]

ok, due to popular demand im opening a thread to see if we can find the holy grail of all processor fans! the bigger the better! a few rules though, just to keep it in order:

1. No spam, just descriptions, pictures and prices.
2. No, under ANY circumstances, hijacking, or else the thread WILL be closed.
3. No flaming, verbal abuse or threats. Even in joke form.
4. No double posting
5. And the final rule, have fun!


Im going to kick this thread off with this: Scythe Mugen, weighs almost 1kg MINUS the fans!

[newtekie1]

http://koti.mbnet.fi/lbl/toyota2.jpg
http://koti.mbnet.fi/lbl/thesystem_rad.jpg

Does that count?(No it isn't mine)

[kyle2020]

:eek:

christ all mighty! thats like the size of a regular house radiator!

[newtekie1]

:eek:

christ all mighty! thats like the size of a regular house radiator!

It is actually out of a Toyota Corolla.

[kyle2020]

It is actually out of a Toyota Corolla.

to be used with a pc . . . someone needs to check their meds! :laugh:

i have a new one! http://www.frostytech.com/articleimages/200803/scytheorochi_side1.jpg

[echo75]

i think the Scythe Ninja copper version is the heaviest heatsink to date 1.015KG (without Fan or brackets)

http://www.silentpcreview.com/files/images/scythe-ninjacu/ninjacu02.jpg

[Kreij]

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Computex2007/Scythe/images/scythe6.jpg

Scythe cooler, from the 2007 Comdex show.

[Morgoth]

http://images.vnu.net/gb/inquirer/news/2007/10/16/idf-taiwan-2007-intel-penryn/idfcooler.jpg
did i won?

[Grings]

Same scythe cooler, but (hilariously) mounted with bog standard push pins
http://img.techpowerup.org/080429/BFS-GBT-P35T-DQ6-2.jpg

[francis511]

http://img.techpowerup.org/080429/ifx 14.jpg

IFX-14

[kyle2020]

jesus, who'd have thought half these things existed haha?

[pagalms]

Coolermaster V10

http://www.dvhardware.net/news/cooler_master_v10.jpg

Coolermaster Hyper Z600

http://www.dvhardware.net/news/cooler_master_hyper_z600_cebit08.jpg

[kyle2020]

right, im off to work. keep them coming in my wake! :D

[Morgoth]

OCZ hydrojet final version?
http://www.overclock3d.net/gfx/articles/2007/03/19110706686l.jpg

[pagalms]

lol
Zaward Sylphee
http://img.tomshardware.com/us/2008/02/20/cpu_cooler_charts_2008/coolercharts2008_71830.jpg

[kyle2020]

OCZ hydrojet final version?
http://www.overclock3d.net/gfx/articles/2007/03/19110706686l.jpg

O
M
G

now that is a monster! good find morg! :toast:

[panchoman]

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/CES_2008/WaytronX/images/waytronx03.jpg

waytronx/ocz hydrojet... self contained carbon nanotube cooler capable of dissipating 437w of heat.

[kyle2020]

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/CES_2008/WaytronX/images/waytronx03.jpg

waytronx/ocz hydrojet... self contained carbon nanotube cooler capable of dissipating 437w of heat.

now that is impressive. id like to know more about that ;)

[Morgoth]

ist that the prototype?
the sould make rads of that material

[panchoman]

thats the latest and probably final version.. the one you posted is the prototype.. the way above is the actual one featured at CES...

more info here: http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/CES_2008/WaytronX/

[DaMulta]

http://www.overclockingpin.com/f1%20xs%20di-ln2/f1%20kit.jpg

http://www.overclockingpin.com/f1%20xs%20di-ln2/F1%20top-side%20mounted%20bare.jpg

Dragon F1

[kyle2020]

ist that the prototype?
the sould make rads of that material

no idea, im going to look it up some time tomorrow though. P.S ive changed my sig in honour of this fine thread! :D (i think we should try and get this stickied ;))

[pagalms]

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/CES_2008/WaytronX/images/waytronx03.jpg

waytronx/ocz hydrojet... self contained carbon nanotube cooler capable of dissipating 437w of heat.



Check out that motherboard. It will break soon :laugh:

[kyle2020]

Check out that motherboard. It will break soon :laugh:

you have a good point pag, these super size cpu coolers must have pretty impressive mounting brackets along with them!

[panchoman]

newer mobos are much more durable and are built to make more abuse from overweight cpu coolers (most aftermarket coolers are way over specs anyway).. plus things like the hydrojet have good mounting hardware to hold it up

[pagalms]

What is max recommended/safe weight of cooler? ~600g ?

[kyle2020]

What is max recommended/safe weight of cooler? ~600g ?

no idea, im guessing it would depend on the age of your board / factor (mATX / ATX).

[panchoman]

max is 400g i think for dual cores etc.. but it really depends on the mounting mechanism.. newer mounting mechanisms and motherboards can take wayyyy more then specs

[kyle2020]

max is 400g i think for dual cores etc.. but it really depends on the mounting mechanism.. newer mounting mechanisms and motherboards can take wayyyy more then specs

well, the zalman 9700 is only 20g so i guess im in the clear for next week haha!

[cdawall]

mine wins cause i actually use it 857g w/o fans :D

http://img.techpowerup.org/080423/case%20001.jpg

[kyle2020]

mine wins cause i actually use it 857g w/o fans :D

http://img.techpowerup.org/080423/case%20001.jpg

sweet, thats pretty impressive! still not the heaviest of the heavy weights though!

[pagalms]

mine wins cause i actually use it 857g w/o fans :D


:p :p :p :p :p
960g + fan :D
http://pc-modding.lv/e107_files/public/1198529470_488_FT20755_dscf8253.jpg

[kyle2020]

:p :p :p :p :p
960g + fan :D
http://pc-modding.lv/e107_files/public/1198529470_488_FT20755_dscf8253.jpg

pag's the champ so far! who can out-weigh him? :laugh:

[pagalms]

I can add 3 more fans :laugh:

[kyle2020]

I can add 3 more fans :laugh:

not reccomended mind, pushes it up over the 1kg mark - dont want your mobo snapping in half do we? :laugh:

[pagalms]

Add -> take a pic -> remove ;)
I've used it with 2 fans, but since i got 2 coolers at the top of case, second one is not necesary anymore. :)

[kyle2020]

Add -> take a pic -> remove ;)
I've used it with 2 fans, but since i got 2 coolers at the top of case, second one is not necesary anymore. :)

please do! will look awesome :cool:

what temperatures do you get idle / under load with that thing?

[cdawall]

857g+fan mounting HW+2120mm fans i thinki'm in the lead seeing how the gemini II uses a huge fan mount system :p

[panchoman]

hydrojet is the heavist

[Morgoth]

well if you guys want to count in my external watercooling setup thats abouth 4 killo i won..

[pagalms]

please do! will look awesome :cool:

what temperatures do you get idle / under load with that thing?
Ok i'll do it tomorrow (it's 0:24AM here and i'll go to bed soon, + i must find at least 2 more mounting brackets).

Right now cpu is 35°C. Don't know about load temps. Yeah it's pretty hot, but that's because mine Mugen's base is bit scratched and i'm using no thermal paste. + fan is running @ half speed.

BTW goin' ghetto :D
Tube is full of water
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/7909/dscf8642kv1.jpg

[kyle2020]

Ok i'll do it tomorrow (it's 0:24AM here and i'll go to bed soon, + i must find at least 2 more mounting brackets).

Right now cpu is 35°C. Don't know about load temps. Yeah it's pretty hot, but that's because mine Mugen's base is bit scratched and i'm using no thermal paste. + fan is running @ half speed.

BTW goin' ghetto :D

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/7909/dscf8642kv1.jpg

staying up late i hear :D

that would be spot on. i still have time to change my mind about which cooler to buy, currently im 80% cert on a 9700, but other suggestions dont hurt.

no thermal paste? how come? and get that baby lapped! :D

[pagalms]

It was almost perfectly flat when i bought it. I wanted to get it perfectly flat, but something gone wrong and i got scratches. :slap:
I have only some crappy thermal paste (cpu tem went up by 5 degrees and gpu by whole 10 degrees (:eek::eek::eek:) when i applied it), so cpu is running without it. I'll buy AS5 when it will be available in local stores.

[panchoman]

^^ ugly ass ide cable completely kills it -_-

[kyle2020]

It was almost perfectly flat when i bought it. I wanted to get it perfectly flat, but something gone wrong and i got scratches. :slap:
I have only some crappy thermal paste (cpu tem went up by 5 degrees and gpu by whole 10 degrees (:eek::eek::eek:) when i applied it), so cpu is running without it. I'll buy AS5 when it will be available in local stores.

also, whats with the whiskey tube? :confused:

[pagalms]

Thermaltake V1 :)

http://csg.cizgi.com.tr/images/guncel/cebit/cebit2007-tt-2.jpg

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/1173/mars04yp0.jpg


also, whats with the whiskey tube? :confused:

It's my crazy idea how to cool soc A benching rig :D
Tube is full of cold water.

[kyle2020]

Thermaltake V1 :)

http://csg.cizgi.com.tr/images/guncel/cebit/cebit2007-tt-2.jpg

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/1173/mars04yp0.jpg




It's my crazy idea how to cool soc A benching rig :D
Tube is full of cold water.

your taking a risk arent you?! haha!cold water in a whisky tube? :eek:

and that thermaltake looks really really nice. im looking it up now. :toast:

[pagalms]

your taking a risk arent you?!
Yep, but 2,3v vcore under it is more risky :D

Titan Amanda (air + TEC)

http://www.thinkcomputers.org/reviews/titan_amanda/IMG_2155.jpg

Monsoon II Lite (air + TEC)

http://www.legitreviews.com/images/reviews/472/macs_installed.jpg

[panchoman]

hydrojet pwns all..

[pagalms]

Including motherboard :D

[panchoman]

Including motherboard :D

damn you :nutkick: :laugh::)

[Morgoth]

my watercooling pwns all those heavy wieght coolerers and hydrojet

[pagalms]

Post a pic

[echo75]

max is 400g i think for dual cores etc.. but it really depends on the mounting mechanism.. newer mounting mechanisms and motherboards can take wayyyy more then specs

Not really mate, i have used 2 heatsinks for my dual core with normal intel "push pin" mounting and the lightest was not less than 600g.

[Silverel]

Mmm... breakage...

That's a fan sitting on top of it. Someone went all crazy!
http://www.frostytech.com/articleimages/200803/imcscythe_3.jpg

link! (http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=2259)

[echo75]

Mmm... breakage...

That's a fan sitting on top of it. Someone went all crazy!
http://www.frostytech.com/articleimages/200803/imcscythe_3.jpg

link! (http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=2259)

lol :laugh: according to the frostytech review it is "Third best temperature result, highest noise output!" (beaten by the Xigmatek S1283 and Thermalright 120 )

with that weight, noise and agressive looks you would have expected better.

[panchoman]

Intel's recommended maximum heatsink weight for 775 is 435grams

-intel forums

[pagalms]

Ok here's mine board breaker

http://img.techpowerup.org/080430/DSC00005.jpg

[kyle2020]

Ok here's mine board breaker

http://img.techpowerup.org/080430/DSC00005.jpg

looks beasty pag! very nice!

[kyle2020]

bump! lets keep this thread going!

[pagalms]

Unknown CPU cooler

http://images.vnu.net/gb/inquirer/news/2006/06/11/antazone-makes-the-best-heatsinks/antazone_unknown_model.jpg

Coolermaster snail-like cooler

http://www.hal-pc.org/journal/2007/07_june/images/0607FanGrahic.jpg

Gigabyte 3D Rocket

http://gigabyte.com.au/FileList/Image/cooler_productimage_gh-pcu32_vh_big.jpg

S775 box cooler :D :D :D

http://forums.legitreviews.com/images/random/conroebuild_1.jpg

[kyle2020]

sweet finds pag, i nearly purchased the rocket one a week ago - stands too tall for my case though xD

[hat]

http://www.legitreviews.com/images/reviews/472/macs_front.jpg
It's a TEC unit, what do I win?

[kyle2020]

http://www.legitreviews.com/images/reviews/472/macs_front.jpg
It's a TEC unit, what do I win?

wow . . . well so far if the weight is higer than like 1.2kg then you win bragging rights to the largest CPU cooler :laugh:

[pagalms]

It's a TEC unit, what do I win?
Nothing :D
It's Monsoon II Lite and i've already posted it in second page :nutkick: :laugh:

[Exavier]

haha :D

I want a hydrojet... :(

when are these even rumoured to come out? ;)

[ShadowFold]

Im getting this soon, ill take some pics :D
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233004

[panchoman]

haha :D

I want a hydrojet... :(

when are these even rumoured to come out? ;)

hopefully soon

[btarunr]

http://www.coolermaster.com/uploads/product/products_highlight/file1177441617358.jpghttp://www.coolermaster.com/uploads/product/products_highlight/file1183466188230.jpg

Look familiar but aren't. They're both made by CM.

[hat]

I thought foxconn made the stock coolers?

[ShadowFold]

I thought they were too.. I think CM bought those and rebranded them like PSUs.

[btarunr]

No. Look at the fan blades of that rifle cooler (second), you find such blades on CM coolers, not Intel stock. Intel stock coolers are made by either Foxconn (Taiwan/China) or Sanyo-Denki (Japan). These are 3rd party coolers that CM sells to OEM's that buy just the chips from Intel/AMD and use 3rd party cooling (which mysteriously brings down mfg cost).

[Wile E]

http://www.overclockingpin.com/f1%20xs%20di-ln2/f1%20kit.jpg

http://www.overclockingpin.com/f1%20xs%20di-ln2/F1%20top-side%20mounted%20bare.jpg

Dragon F1

Sorry everyone, but Damulta wins this little competition, hands down.

Every time I see that, I want it so bad. Dammit D, quit teasing me! lol.

And a little off topic, sort of: How can this thread be locked by you kyle? :confused:

[kyle2020]

Sorry everyone, but Damulta wins this little competition, hands down.

Every time I see that, I want it so bad. Dammit D, quit teasing me! lol.

And a little off topic, sort of: How can this thread be locked by you kyle? :confused:

how can it be locked? you've confused me now :confused:

i havent locked it or whatever? i dont understand you haha.

[Wile E]

how can it be locked? you've confused me now :confused:

i havent locked it or whatever? i dont understand you haha.Closed or locked, whatever you want to call it. Rule #2 in your first post.

[kyle2020]

Closed or locked, whatever you want to call it. Rule #2 in your first post.

*whisper* its a threat but shhh, dont want anyone taking my thread over, and i know how much some people like it but shhhh ;)

anywho, i know its not a CPU cooler but i think this is THE most ghetto case i have ever seen (besides some of the beer case + lego cases):

[tkpenalty]

newer mobos are much more durable and are built to make more abuse from overweight cpu coolers (most aftermarket coolers are way over specs anyway).. plus things like the hydrojet have good mounting hardware to hold it up

That = totally incorrect.

May someone explain to me why MSI's boards flex so much? It depends from manufacturer to manufacturer, ASUS/Gigabyte use what I'd call average in stiffness, while DFI just makes really god damn stiff boards compared to the rest. (which is good)

[Wile E]

None of that matters if you run it on a bench top or tech station. :D

[Morgoth]

i win
http://www.cryenco.com/images/photos/photo15.jpg

nothing can beat liquid helium

[kyle2020]

i win
http://www.cryenco.com/images/photos/photo15.jpg

nothing can beat liquid helium

lmao! i think the closest we get to that in CPU terms is dry ice . . . or phase changing. never heard of the use of liquid helium though! ive seen liquid nitrogen use but its un reliable apparently :laugh:

[Morgoth]

hehe ibm used it to clock on of there cpu to 500ghz
http://www.engadget.com/media/2006/06/6448113922489879.jpg
http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/20/ibm-git-overclock-cpu-to-500ghz/

[kyle2020]

hehe ibm used it to clock on of there cpu to 500ghz

good luck with that! xD it would have to be linked up to a national grid for the power!

[pagalms]

Huge DI/LN2 pot :D

http://bastel-gianni.ripping.org/projekte/t2w/img/tube_besi_planung_2.jpg

[kyle2020]

Huge DI/LN2 pot :D

http://bastel-gianni.ripping.org/projekte/t2w/img/tube_besi_planung_2.jpg

lmao! so far, thats the winner! :laugh:

[hat]

@morgoth wow what king of chip runs at 350GHz to begin with? :eek:
And we thought our 5GHz clocks on the 45nm extreme quads were fast...

[DaedalusHelios]

They are not useable processors at that speed. Its just to test the theoritical limits of silicon. Its engineering tests. They don't operate like desktop processors.:laugh:

[hat]

How many volts?

[Wile E]

How many volts?

No volts, it uses
http://content.ytmnd.com/content/c/f/b/cfbb8031159bffa213257184bd769eb1.jpg

[DaedalusHelios]

How many Watts would be the case, in that situation.;)

Probably 1kw.:laugh:

[kyle2020]

No volts, it uses
http://content.ytmnd.com/content/c/f/b/cfbb8031159bffa213257184bd769eb1.jpg

haha well said :laugh:

Cant beat back to the future!

Anywho, found this last night:

http://i30.tinypic.com/2cne53d.jpg

Scythe Orochi :D ** Check how it completely dwarfes the motherboard :eek: **

[pagalms]

Holy sh :) :)
Pure copper TR U120 Extreme

http://en.expreview.com/img/computex08/0604/thermalright/dsc_2281.jpg

Seems we did not make things clear yeaterday, beceasue today a Thermalright rep expains that company actually have no plan for producing Ultra 120 Extreme full cooper version. The cooler in this pic is only for ComputeX display only. It is said that the weight will broke any mobo so they won’t debut such a product.
link (http://en.expreview.com/2008/06/05/computex08-coverage-sorry-but-no-u120e-cooper-version/)

[imperialreign]

No volts, it uses
http://content.ytmnd.com/content/c/f/b/cfbb8031159bffa213257184bd769eb1.jpg


I damn near fell out of my chair with that post! :laugh: :toast:




anyhow - seeing as how it hasn't been posted yet, but we've all seen it, and it's design is still one of the top contenders in both low-noise and performance for a air-powered CPU cooler . . . the Zalman 9700:

http://www.legitreviews.com/images/reviews/443/zalman_9700.jpg

[kyle2020]

I damn near fell out of my chair with that post! :laugh: :toast:




anyhow - seeing as how it hasn't been posted yet, but we've all seen it, and it's design is still one of the top contenders in both low-noise and performance for a air-powered CPU cooler . . . the Zalman 9700:

http://www.legitreviews.com/images/reviews/443/zalman_9700.jpg

forgot about the old flower ;)

Nice to see people still interested in this thread! :toast: