August '02 Socket-A Heat Sink Comparison

Date Reviewed: August 04, 2002
Reviewed By: Jason Rabel
Companies: Thermaltake, Heatsink Factory, Xtreme Tek Werkz, A.O.C. USA, Dynatron

Coolink H1T:

The H1T is like a "mini me" version of the H2T. Instead of 70mm fans, the H1T only has 60mm fans, which are rated for 23.2CFM each (46.4 Total). This heatsink was just able to squeeze on the board and clear all obstructions.

Dynatron DY1206BH-625:

The Dynatron DY1206BH-625 is a non-oversized heatsink, however it packs quite a punch. There are several models with different fans, this particular model has the 38CFM Delta which provides pretty good airflow. The heatsink itself is an all copper design using a skiving process (like the Volcano 7+) making it a very solid heatsink. The clip has the 3 tab design, giving it a very secure grip once it is mounted.

Alpha PAL8045:

The Alpha PAL8045 heatsink has been around for quite a while now, being one of the top contenders for the high end heatsink group. It is so large that it is mounted via the 4 holes around the processor. I use an 80mm 80CFM Delta fan to keep things cool, however it is very noisy. The heatsink is mostly aluminum with an embedded copper base.

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