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Old July 8, 2008, 05:36 PM
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What is better? Sunbeam Core Contact Freezer or the Xigmatek HDT-S1283 in
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Old July 8, 2008, 05:51 PM
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Probably both?
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Old July 8, 2008, 05:59 PM
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Frosty Tech says the Sunbeam, however it more depends on the fan you use on the heatsink. I don't think they use the same fan on all the heatsinks they test. However using the fan that comes with it, the Sunbeam apparently is a bit cooler though also noisier.
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Old July 8, 2008, 06:03 PM
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so what do you guys prefer out of the two?
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Which is cheaper? Choose that one. Then get a nice fan of your choice
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Asus Xonar Essence STX
OCZ Z-Series GOLD 850W
2 x 90GB Corsair Force SSD RAID0
Sharp 32" Aquos 1080p
Benq W500 Pojector.

Watercooling:
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Old July 8, 2008, 06:42 PM
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what fan can you recommend me?
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Old July 8, 2008, 06:54 PM
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Scythe S-Flex are awesome. Are you a noise freak?
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Asus Xonar Essence STX
OCZ Z-Series GOLD 850W
2 x 90GB Corsair Force SSD RAID0
Sharp 32" Aquos 1080p
Benq W500 Pojector.

Watercooling:
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Noctua NF-P12-1300.
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Noctuas are great...but untill they ship without that god awful colour....I will never buy one.
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Asus Xonar Essence STX
OCZ Z-Series GOLD 850W
2 x 90GB Corsair Force SSD RAID0
Sharp 32" Aquos 1080p
Benq W500 Pojector.

Watercooling:
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I second the S-Flex. They are about even with the Noctua P12's, but when some restriction is put on the airflow (radiator, heatsink, etc) the S-Flex pulls ahead. But, if you don't mind some noise, there are many extremely powerful 38mm thick fans that will provide lots of airflow and pressure, but they are loud. If you can find it, the San Ace H1101 is probably the best fan out of all high speed fans (high speed bing 100-130CFM), but it is nearly impossible to find and costs around $20-25.
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