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Features and Specifications:
Performance: To test the Revolution, we are going to use the following test setup:
To test the new Kingwin XT, we will compare it to the stock intel cooler, using OCCT's Linpack and CPU Temp charting capabilities to measure the cooling performance. Stock:
With the stock cooler, the OCCT test reached approximately 72C on cores 1-3, while the fourth core ran at about 69C. As usual, the Intel stock cooler just plain stinks. Kingwin XT-1264:
The Kingwin XT easily dispatches the stock cooler, with load temps hitting 57C on cores 1 and 3, and 53C on cores 2 and 4. Using the full 8 threads under LinX 0.5.5 peaked at 62C on the hottest core, telling us we have a decent amount of headroom for overclocking. Conclusion: We loved the original Revolution for its innovative direct touch heatpipe design that provided excellent performance at an excellent price. The XT is no different, using a very similar design, just super-sized for the higher heat load that is Nehalem. With that being said, there are a couple things that could be improved. For one, the Intel push-pin mounting system may be easy to install, but it will never be as effective as a bracket or backplate system for large and heavy heatsinks such as this one. Secondly, I prefer the rubber posts used by the Revolution as opposed to the wire clips used on the new XT. The good news is there are plenty of things to like about this heatsink as well, including the low noise, high performance, extra heatpipe, and larger size. Pros:
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