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May 2009
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The editors liked
Dual HDT technology
Attractive shaped fins and dark nickel finish
Antivibration fan mounts included for adding fans
Impressive cooling capability even without a fan
Incredible Price
Awesome Design
Decent Temps
Ability to expand to 2 Fans
Gun Metal Finish
Decent Passive Cooling Temps
High quality
Good performance
Well packed
Excellent cooling performance
Excellent passive cooler
Great look
Seven heatpipes
Effective direct touch design
Wide compatibility
Meets and exceeds our previous best performance
Seven total large-gauge heat-pipes
Staggered aluminum alloy fins offer excellent dissipation
Includes bolt-through mounting kit
Cools the most overclocked computer systems
Good looks
Direct heat pipe contact to the CPU heat spreader
The editors didn't like
Difficult to install
No included fan
Size can interfere with tall ram heatspreaders
Sharp corners on heatsink
No fan included.
Very tedious and frustrating installation
No fans included
BIG
May not fit in some cases
Premium pricing
No spare soft rubber Tclip supplied
Does not include cooling fans
Large size
And you need to use the provided tools to tighten the heatsink mounting screws
The Xigmatek Thors Hammer is a mans man CPU cooler. The looks says that it is not to be messed with. The performance says its not going to bring a knife to a gun fight. Xigmatek had a winner with the HDT-S1283. With the Thors Hammer, Xigmatek is bri...
Abstract: With high CFM fans the differences become immensely small, the Thor’s Hammer is one of a small group of heatsinks we tested which was able to match the Ultra-120 Extreme with the Delta 3200rpm; With the Global NCB performance/noise is very respectable but not able to...
XIGMATEK Thors Hammer proved not only a good cooler for extremely hot overclocked CPUs, but took a well deserved place among the best air coolers. At this point it is important to understand that Thors Hammer needs two fans instead of one to be insta...
Abstract: Weve seen CPU coolers in all shapes and sizes, materials and costs, and its always interesting to see the new names of some of these products, showing how marketing is hit and miss just like the coolers themselves. Xigmateks Thors Hammer is certain...
Meets and exceeds our previous best performance, Seven total large-gauge heat-pipes, Staggered aluminum alloy fins offer excellent dissipation, Includes bolt-through mounting kit, Cools the most overclocked computer systems
Premium pricing, No spare soft rubber Tclip supplied, Does not include cooling fans
Intel has made its mark with their LGA775 Socket T interface, but the age of Phenom II and Core i7 is upon us. For enthusiasts and overclockers, theres still plenty of life left in the old platform. Prices on the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 have dropped...
Cooling Performance, Dual fan capable, HDT based cooler, Enough rubber fan mounts for two fans, Backplate comes standard, Improved and easier fan installation process, Excellent dual “face” to the fin array, Easy Installation
Price, Poorly designed & executed base w/ really poor polishing job, No fan included, Does not live up to its potential
If anything, the Thors Hammer really has been and interesting cooler to test. It is easily the largest HDT-based product we have ever tested and even without the added layer of 6mm heatpipes there is no question that it has the thermal mass to handle ...
Best direct contact heatpipe surface seen yet, Good looks, Great performance...
Tough installation...
Throughout the review I was really rooting for this heatsink. I was originally optimistic at the idea of having a passive heatsink and consequently my optimism was definitely not misplaced. Thors Hammer turned out to be everything I expected of it an...
Incredible looks, but no fan. Can’t handle OC’d Nehalem....
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Published: 2009-02-18, Author: Chad , review by: tweaktown.com
The Xigmatek Thor’s Hammer S126384 is one sexy cooler out of the box and also comes well packed inside a really innovative package that will be a real standout on store shelves. Personally, one look at this box had me looking wide eyed and anxious t...
Abstract: Xigmatek has been well known for their CPU coolers for a long time, mainly for providing amazing performance for fantastic prices and also for their signature orange LED fans. Xigmatek has also made a great success with their move into the already crowded...
