Will this work with AM3?
It says AM2 and AM2+ and may not have been updated but....... thoughts?
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.as ... 6835106123
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.as ... 6835106123
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Nov 7th, 2009 11:40 am
Interesting. I know you're only making digs after your bitterness in my computer build thread. Some people have their egos damaged when others get better stuff. I'm down with that.Oversized Rooster wrote: ↑Yes but I'd stay away from Thermaltake. The make low quality products.
Instead for half the money you can get a Xigmatek S1283 which will spank that bulky creation.
Nov 7th, 2009 11:56 am
Nov 7th, 2009 12:36 pm
Really?terrybear wrote: ↑I agree with OR on his coment in reguard to the cooler. I've read 2-3 reviews on it & as they have all said its just a cosmeticaly nice looking unit that fails to provide the cooling ability of other cheaper DHT heatsinks. Even the Sunbeam I was looking at for $33 would be a better cooler then this one.
And NPINC ..... OR's been on here for awhile & as far as I have known him on here he's not been very wrong or what not on his rational on things.
- Overclockers ClubThe Thermaltake SpinQ CPU Cooler is a great looking cooler that took a different layout and design and put it to work on cooling some of the hottest processors out there right now. The performance of the Thermaltake SpinQ at stock speeds and voltages was killer, it was able to keep up and obtain similar results as the Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme and the Cooler Master V8, two proven coolers on the current market.
Nov 7th, 2009 12:51 pm
I recommend that you fully inform yourself about what I did post and what I did not post. It's dangerous to make assumptions because it makes you look and sound like a fool.npinc wrote: ↑Interesting. I know you're only making digs after your bitterness in my computer build thread. Some people have their egos damaged when others get better stuff. I'm down with that.
What I find most interesting, though, is your comment about their quality. First, you recommend an HSF you don't even use yourself... and secondly, there are Thermaltake coolers that completely annihilate the Thermalright that you DO use (case in point, the Big Typhoon). Even the Zalman CNPS9700 cools within 1 degree of the Thermalright.
We can also consider that Thermaltake is considered a leader in cases. There are a dozen cases that are far superior to the Antec 1200 you're using.... and certainly the TT Spedo Advanced, which bent you out of shape in my thread, is one of them.
To the OP: This fellow was unable to offer much in the way of rationale when asked directly. You *might* want to take it with a grain of salt. Consider it to be "flame bait". You won't be served wrongly with Thermaltake products.
Nov 7th, 2009 12:57 pm
Nov 7th, 2009 1:44 pm
exactly as I was saying ...willy wrote: ↑I think it's fair to post the whole conclusion from Overclocker's club ...
But maybe it's just me ... Why do I want to pay $69 for SpinQ when I can get TRU 120 for $61 ???
http://www.directcanada.com/products/?s ... ERMALRIGHT
** Disclaimer : I am a TRU 120 owner too
Conclusion:
The Thermaltake SpinQ CPU Cooler is a great looking cooler that took a different layout and design and put it to work on cooling some of the hottest processors
out there right now. The performance of the Thermaltake SpinQ at stock speeds and voltages was killer, it was able to keep up and obtain similar results as the Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme and the Cooler Master V8, two proven coolers on the current market. However, when the Q9450 was overclocked and the voltages were increased, the SpinQ was unable to scale with the same results, it was unable to keep up with the increase in heat load. I was impressed with the design of the cooler, it boasts 6 thick heatpipes and 50 twisted fins, making it stand out in a line up and great at stock settings. The Multi-platform design of the cooler adds value to it as it will be able to be used on any LGA775 motherboard, as well as being able to be used on the Socket 754, 939, AM2, and AM2+ motherboards, allowing for upgrades and keeping your cooler for the upgrade. I was not very impressed by the mounting hardware though, I have never been a fan of the pressure clips as I do not feel they allow for a very tight connection between the IHS of the processor and the base of the cooler, I would have liked to see some sort of backing plate and screw/bolt action for the mounting. The price of the cooler is a little higher than I would pay for a cooler.
Overall, if you are looking for a great looking cooler that takes advantage of a creative design, I would suggest picking this cooler up. Maybe you're building a new computer and you need a new cooling device for your processor because you bought it OEM, I would suggest the Thermaltake SpinQ if you are going to be running your processor at stock speeds and voltages. If you are increasing the frequency and voltages of your processor, you would be able to get a better cooler, but nothing that looks anything like this. For a heavy overclocker looking for the best of the best, this cooler falls just short of that. I would still recommend this cooler to anyone who is looking for an upgrade from their stock cooler.
So, to me, SpinQ does not seem to justify its price tag ...
Nov 7th, 2009 2:25 pm
Oversized Rooster wrote: ↑I recommend that you fully inform yourself about what I did post and what I did not post. It's dangerous to make assumptions because it makes you look and sound like a fool.
I only posted in one thread which you were the author of - the one about that silly quad core laptop.
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/omg- ... op-804010/
Most people agreed with me in fact.
Yes, you're right! I am mistaking you for another user and I sincerely apologize for that. How I managed to pull that one I don't know.If you take the time to see my historic statements about Thermaltake, they are always similar. Particularly when speaking about their cases, I note that while the materials used are good, the build quality is poor. I have experience working with their products so I'm not making blind statements.
I actually suspect that you are mistaking me for another user because of the Spedo Advanced discussion (which I did not participate in).
Nov 7th, 2009 2:38 pm
The reason I didn't quote the last part is because I'm not hearing the OP asking about overclocking, thus the last part is impertinent. I'm not hearing them ask about personal opinions on price, nor style, nor whether someone thinks TT is junk.willy wrote: ↑I think it's fair to post the whole conclusion from Overclocker's club ...
But maybe it's just me ... Why do I want to pay $69 for SpinQ when I can get TRU 120 for $61 ???
http://www.directcanada.com/products/?s ... ERMALRIGHT
** Disclaimer : I am a TRU 120 owner too
Conclusion:
The Thermaltake SpinQ CPU Cooler is a great looking cooler that took a different layout and design and put it to work on cooling some of the hottest processors
out there right now. The performance of the Thermaltake SpinQ at stock speeds and voltages was killer, it was able to keep up and obtain similar results as the Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme and the Cooler Master V8, two proven coolers on the current market. However, when the Q9450 was overclocked and the voltages were increased, the SpinQ was unable to scale with the same results, it was unable to keep up with the increase in heat load. I was impressed with the design of the cooler, it boasts 6 thick heatpipes and 50 twisted fins, making it stand out in a line up and great at stock settings. The Multi-platform design of the cooler adds value to it as it will be able to be used on any LGA775 motherboard, as well as being able to be used on the Socket 754, 939, AM2, and AM2+ motherboards, allowing for upgrades and keeping your cooler for the upgrade. I was not very impressed by the mounting hardware though, I have never been a fan of the pressure clips as I do not feel they allow for a very tight connection between the IHS of the processor and the base of the cooler, I would have liked to see some sort of backing plate and screw/bolt action for the mounting. The price of the cooler is a little higher than I would pay for a cooler.
Overall, if you are looking for a great looking cooler that takes advantage of a creative design, I would suggest picking this cooler up. Maybe you're building a new computer and you need a new cooling device for your processor because you bought it OEM, I would suggest the Thermaltake SpinQ if you are going to be running your processor at stock speeds and voltages. If you are increasing the frequency and voltages of your processor, you would be able to get a better cooler, but nothing that looks anything like this. For a heavy overclocker looking for the best of the best, this cooler falls just short of that. I would still recommend this cooler to anyone who is looking for an upgrade from their stock cooler.
So, to me, SpinQ does not seem to justify its price tag ...
Nov 7th, 2009 4:10 pm
As far as I have seen so far, you've been the one "stirin the pot" in some of these threads so I'd be a lil more tight lipped about things so to speak ...npinc wrote: ↑The reason I didn't quote the last part is because I'm not hearing the OP asking about overclocking, thus the last part is impertinent. I'm not hearing them ask about personal opinions on price, nor style, nor whether someone thinks TT is junk.
To all:
He asked a simple question. Will it work? The answer is yes. In fact, it will work quite well and it looks awesome.
Would YOU pay for it? Who gives a damn if you would or wouldn't? How is that at all pertinent to anyone but you in this thread? How does that address the question: Will it work with AM3?
Do you think TT is junk? Who gives a damn what YOU think of Thermaltake? If he wanted your opinion he would have asked for it.
Harassment on a message board? Because someone calls you on your statement and exercises a basic human right? What is this? Kindergarten? Spew whatever crap you like without any invitation or reason to do so, offer nothing to justify it and cry like a baby when someone says "wait a sec.. That's not right". "But I OWN AN IT SHOP!" Lah dee dah. Good for you. Grow up. God.
So, not only are all the personal opinions not really justified, as tests show for the average user it's as good or better than what others felt free to offer their two cents on, it looks cool, it will fit his processor and he has no stated issues with price.... and that's all there is to it.
Can we move on now? Thanks.
Nov 8th, 2009 12:10 am
Apology accepted. I agree - to each their own with respect to TT. Heck, with respect to any company or product. As terrybear said, most of us here on RFD are trying to help out. The OP of course should make their own final decision, whether that is influenced by our respective opinions or not.
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If that's the case, look for the OCZ Vendetta 2. You're far more likely to find it and it's a nicely rated cooler that also does well in overclocking environments.
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