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Nooby review of Thermalright's NEW Venomous-X (TRUE's successor): Getting a new CPU soon and thought it was about time to move up in cooling. Decided to lap my TRUE as well to see if theres really that much of a difference. -First tests were done with an i7 965EE with a 3.8Ghz clock @ 1.35V (in BIOS). Vdroop OFF. -Spreading method used was two lines (my fav vs. spreading) and used MX-2 paste: -Fan's used were Cooler Master R4's model no: R4-L2R-20CR-GP's. Please note, i'm in around a 70f ambients which fluctuate so tests won't be 100% accurate since I'm not in a controlled enviroment. Unlapped TRUE Based off Real Temp: - Idle Temps 1. 46 2. 47 3. 48 4. 45 - Load Temps w/ Linx 5 passes ALL mem used (as recorded by real-temp after run): 1. 86 2. 85 3. 83 4. 83 ===================================== Lapped TRUE Based off Real Temp: - Idle Temps 1. 42 2. 45 3. 45 4. 43 - Load Temps w/ Linx 5 passes ALL mem used (as recorded by real-temp after run): 1. 82 2. 81 3. 79 4. 79 So you can see there was a slight difference, not much. Also my ambients may hav changed due to "floating heat" I think, but this is just a rough test. To me, not really mind blowing. ===================================== Next tests will be with the new Venomous-X CPU Cooler: - Idle Temps 1. 38 2. 39 3. 40 4. 37 - Load Temps w/ Linx 5 passes ALL mem used (as recorded by real-temp after run): 1. 76 2. 75 3. 74 4. 72 Pretty nice change in temps. The cooler comes with a "pressure" mount. During the tests I applied full force, which is 70lbs. Overall, great cooler. Definitley an upgrade from the previous gen, but nothing epic like I had hoped based on the pressure mount. Not only that, but it looks great! Also,the fins seem to be thinner because I actually had the feeling I may accidently bend them, something I didn't experience on the TRUE. Now one thing I would have to warn you about, when handling the cooler, BE CAREFULL!. Those stylized "arrow" fins are sharp as crap and I knicked my thumb pretty nice, so a caution. If I were to give it a Rating from 1 - 10 I would give this cooler a 9/10. A Black paint job and it would've gained a 10/10. And here are some pictures of it in my case for you to enjoy. Comments or suggestions post away!
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Re:Thermalright Venomous-X [Mini-Review]
2009/12/30 02:24:17
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have you tried increasing the pressure? looks like its an equal to the mega, when I swapped from my original/version 1 lapped true to the mega I saw about a 3-4 degree temp improvement. counted the fins looks like true v1 has 52, venomous 47 and megahalem 45.
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Re:Thermalright Venomous-X [Mini-Review]
2009/12/30 02:35:04
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Thanks for the work and very nice results. How did you mount the Venomous-X (E/W or N/S). Can you mount it either way on the Classified? Is there any movement after it is installed? Alright last question do you have any pix of it installed with 2 fans? Thanks again...
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Re:Thermalright Venomous-X [Mini-Review]
2009/12/30 09:53:26
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CKY2K Thanks for the work and very nice results. How did you mount the Venomous-X (E/W or N/S). Can you mount it either way on the Classified? Is there any movement after it is installed? Alright last question do you have any pix of it installed with 2 fans? Thanks again... I was planning on waiting in the morning to take better pictures. It's almost identical in width, length and height to previous gen's so fitting N/S shouldn't be an issue really. haven't tried though. As for the twist, after install yes, I was able to twist it, but required a bit of effort.
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Re:Thermalright Venomous-X [Mini-Review]
2009/12/30 11:12:18
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Very nice work nascasho and it looks like you got excellent results, thanks for the effort!
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Re:Thermalright Venomous-X [Mini-Review]
2009/12/30 11:22:22
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Nice work nascasho! That thing looks nice. Thanks for doing the work.
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Re:Thermalright Venomous-X [Mini-Review]
2009/12/30 11:30:26
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I posted mine because I got fed up of seeing posts in other forums where they say: Example: 12/23/2009 Anonymous: I have the cooler w/pics and a review coming tomorrow! 12/29/2000 Anonymous(2): Sweet! can't wait!!! And I don't only see this in one forum... and I got the cooler yesterday...
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Re:Thermalright Venomous-X [Mini-Review]
2009/12/30 11:56:53
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nascasho I posted mine because I got fed up of seeing posts in other forums where they say: Example: 12/23/2009 Anonymous: I have the cooler w/pics and a review coming tomorrow! 12/29/2000 Anonymous(2): Sweet! can't wait!!! And I don't only see this in one forum... and I got the cooler yesterday... LOL. I know what you mean. Your pictures are great! Very nice log.
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Re:Thermalright Venomous-X [Mini-Review]
2009/12/30 15:23:32
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It looks like my Noctua beats even the new Venom X. i7 920 @ 4Ghz HT on. Idle: 1. 36 2. 40 3. 38 4. 39 Load (LinX 20 pass, all available mem): 1. 68 2. 71 3. 70 4. 67
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Re:Thermalright Venomous-X [Mini-Review]
2009/12/30 15:27:38
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nascasho I posted mine because I got fed up of seeing posts in other forums where they say: Hear ya loud and clear on that one Thanks again nascasho, for the update & very nice pix
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Re:Thermalright Venomous-X [Mini-Review]
2009/12/30 15:31:31
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RiChess It looks like my Noctua beats even the new Venom X. Multiple reasons can lead to that Different location Different temps from location altitude...etc. I would though like to see 1 person with the Megahalem, D-14 and Venomous-X review all 3...would be a very nice challange
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Re:Thermalright Venomous-X [Mini-Review]
2009/12/30 15:59:28
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@Blackhawk, I did kind of a cheesy comparison between the IFX & D-14 (Post# 13) and there are 2 links at the bottom of that post that are a little better, the Noctua NH-12P to the Megahalem and IFX to the Megahalem. http://forums.evga.com/tm.aspx?m=54896
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Re:Thermalright Venomous-X [Mini-Review]
2009/12/30 16:32:23
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In order to accurately compare the Vx with the new Nocutua, Promliatech, lapped TRUE, etc., they would need to be tested at the same ambient temps, identical voltage settings, same fan(s), same fan speeds, preferrably on the same system. Of course each sink would need to be installed several times in order to account for differences in tim application to really get an accurate picture. Anyone up for that? I think it is, at first glimpse, fairly impressive that the Vx shows that much improvement over the lapped TRUE on your particular system. I know that after owning an IFX 14, Promliatech, and a lapped TRUE, the TRUE was so close in temps to the other two that I sold them and kept the TRUE. Hopefully, we will see some full fledged comparisons in the next few days of the newest coolers, but I have had the Vx in my Performanc PCs shopping cart twice already lol. Thanks for this posting. Nice work!
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Re:Thermalright Venomous-X [Mini-Review]
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Re:Thermalright Venomous-X [Mini-Review]
2009/12/30 17:56:25
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RiChess It looks like my Noctua beats even the new Venom X. i7 920 @ 4Ghz HT on. Idle: 1. 36 2. 40 3. 38 4. 39 Load (LinX 20 pass, all available mem): 1. 68 2. 71 3. 70 4. 67 Ambient temp? Voltage?
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Re:Thermalright Venomous-X [Mini-Review]
2009/12/30 18:01:20
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dmoheban RiChess It looks like my Noctua beats even the new Venom X. i7 920 @ 4Ghz HT on. Idle: 1. 36 2. 40 3. 38 4. 39 Load (LinX 20 pass, all available mem): 1. 68 2. 71 3. 70 4. 67 Ambient temp? Voltage? Ambient ~60f, voltage 1.25-1.35 max depending on load.
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Re:Thermalright Venomous-X [Mini-Review]
2009/12/30 18:49:00
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RiChess dmoheban RiChess It looks like my Noctua beats even the new Venom X. i7 920 @ 4Ghz HT on. Idle: 1. 36 2. 40 3. 38 4. 39 Load (LinX 20 pass, all available mem): 1. 68 2. 71 3. 70 4. 67 Ambient temp? Voltage? Ambient ~60f, voltage 1.25-1.35 max depending on load. Dare you to do a hot box test and raise your ambient 10 degrees and report back your temps...
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Re:Thermalright Venomous-X [Mini-Review]
2009/12/30 18:55:37
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dmoheban RiChess dmoheban RiChess It looks like my Noctua beats even the new Venom X. i7 920 @ 4Ghz HT on. Idle: 1. 36 2. 40 3. 38 4. 39 Load (LinX 20 pass, all available mem): 1. 68 2. 71 3. 70 4. 67 Ambient temp? Voltage? Ambient ~60f, voltage 1.25-1.35 max depending on load. Dare you to do a hot box test and raise your ambient 10 degrees and report back your temps... I would, but I parted my computer a few weeks ago. :) You can see from my sig that I'm on an MBP now.
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Re:Thermalright Venomous-X [Mini-Review]
2009/12/30 19:04:52
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Anyone know how much that thing weighs and what kind of fans this guys using?
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Re:Thermalright Venomous-X [Mini-Review]
2009/12/30 19:15:30
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dmoheban Anyone know how much that thing weighs and what kind of fans this guys using? It weighs 755 g according to Thermalright. And the fans are in the review.
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Re:Thermalright Venomous-X [Mini-Review]
2009/12/30 19:51:25
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RiChess, awesome pics on your Flickr page! Wish they were 1900x1200! The view of the horizon from your kitchen window is one I have always dreamed of, and sadly, probably always will. Man I envy that wide open view. Don't like being boxed in by trees and such, just as long as there are some trees nearby... Back on topic, nascasho, when I mentioned testing parameters I was not refering to you specifically, just saying that if any of us other members, myself included, conduct similar tests it would be helpful if the rest of us included our own testing conditions, fans/speeds, voltages, etc. Thanks again for the quick legwork, very helpful!
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Re:Thermalright Venomous-X [Mini-Review]
2009/12/30 20:03:04
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cade121 RiChess, awesome pics on your Flickr page! Wish they were 1900x1200! The view of the horizon from your kitchen window is one I have always dreamed of, and sadly, probably always will. Man I envy that wide open view. Don't like being boxed in by trees and such, just as long as there are some trees nearby... Back on topic, nascasho, when I mentioned testing parameters I was not refering to you specifically, just saying that if any of us other members, myself included, conduct similar tests it would be helpful if the rest of us included our own testing conditions, fans/speeds, voltages, etc. Thanks again for the quick legwork, very helpful! Thanks! It's just too bad I didn't see Flickr as a backup for my photos back when I was still into photography, and was trying to minimize time spent uploading on my slow connection. And *of course* I had lose the photos.
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Re:Thermalright Venomous-X [Mini-Review]
2010/03/14 23:28:14
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anyone have any idea how this fits in a EVGA x58 SLI? I'm hoping to use a push and pull in an east/west orientation without blocking any of the dimm slots?
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Re:Thermalright Venomous-X [Mini-Review]
2010/03/14 23:50:20
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can we have a size comparison on it compaired to the megahealems? i would like to know if it would fit my X58 micro :) the mega just fits over the northbridge
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Re:Thermalright Venomous-X [Mini-Review]
2010/03/15 06:23:23
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I will put up a couple of side by side pics tonight if I can remember
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Re:Thermalright Venomous-X [Mini-Review]
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Re:Thermalright Venomous-X [Mini-Review]
2010/03/15 21:15:00
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how's the cooling of an unlapped venomous x?
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Re:Thermalright Venomous-X [Mini-Review]
2010/03/16 07:18:11
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It cools very well, never felt any need or desire to lap it.
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Re:Thermalright Venomous-X [Mini-Review]
2010/03/16 23:23:46
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for me is still better the mega shadow good review
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Re:Thermalright Venomous-X [Mini-Review]
2010/03/18 12:07:59
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i wonder how it would compare to the ifx-14. thats what i have now, but it only fits my e762 north to south. hits the NB cooler east to west.
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