Thermalright Archon SB-E X2

Zitat: Through a combination of its octet of heat pipes, ultra high pressure mounting system and a pair of efficient fans, the Archon SB-E X2 hits a sweet spot when it comes to cooling CPUs. Its low temperatures are matched by low noise levels, and evidently our initial concerns about the small amount pivoting present when it´s mounted were unfounded. Build quality is fantastic too, and though the installation procedure is made a little trickier by the pressure bolt, it seems as if it´s worth the extra effort and once the cooler is strapped on, it won´t be going anywhere. The fact that it´s able to boast full RAM compatibility, even with the LGA2011 socket, is the icing on the cake. Click to enlarge - The cooler mounted to our LGA2011 test rig It´s great to see an air cooler give high-end liquid coolers a run for their money, as it represents something of a step forward for the humble air cooler. Closed loop coolers are also likely to improve in the future with 140mm and 280mm radiator models (which we´ll be looking at soon) now available, but air coolers come without the risk of leakage and performance degradation over time. We´d also wager that coolers like the H100i would give you a bit more leeway when it came to heavy overclocking, but there´s no denying the Archon SB-E X2´s cooling capabilities. While the £55 asking price is a lot, it´s not excessive, and the Archon SB-E X2 goes a very long way to justifying it. If noise is your primary concern, Noctua´s NH-D14 is worth considering, and the colour range of the Phanteks PH-TC14PE gives it an aesthetic advantage. On balance, however, the SB-E X2 is our new premium air cooler of choice, and well deserving of its awards. LGA1155 Score LGA2011 Score

Zitat: + Sehr leistungsfähig + Gutes Befestigungssystem - Hohes Gewicht und Lautstärke