Passive vs. Active CPU cooling with Thermalright Coolers @ PC Per

Vikingod · Aug 30, 2006, 02:53 PM

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Today’s review is more of a comparison than a true review – we are comparing three of Thermalright’s top-of-the-line CPU heatsinks in passive, pseudo-passive, and active cooling modes. Our three contenders include the Thermalright HR-01, the XP-120, and the Ultra-120. What we really want to find out is how the HR-01, which is designed for passive cooling, compares to the XP-120 and Ultra-120, which rely on active cooling with a fan. The HR-01 will be tested with, and without, a Thermalright 120mm Fan Duct. All testing was performed on an Intel P4 Extreme Edition dual core 955 CPU heater inside a closed mid-tower case. To read a detailed review of the individual heatsinks, please click on one of the links below.

Aug 30, 2006, 02:53 PM	#1
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Passive vs. Active CPU cooling with Thermalright Coolers @ PC Per Source: PC Per ________ Today’s review is more of a comparison than a true review – we are comparing three of Thermalright’s top-of-the-line CPU heatsinks in passive, pseudo-passive, and active cooling modes. Our three contenders include the Thermalright HR-01, the XP-120, and the Ultra-120. What we really want to find out is how the HR-01, which is designed for passive cooling, compares to the XP-120 and Ultra-120, which rely on active cooling with a fan. The HR-01 will be tested with, and without, a Thermalright 120mm Fan Duct. All testing was performed on an Intel P4 Extreme Edition dual core 955 CPU heater inside a closed mid-tower case. To read a detailed review of the individual heatsinks, please click on one of the links below.