Battle of the Titans: Alpha PAL8942 vs Swiftech MCX4000 - Page 2

20th September 2002, 21:44

Quote:

Originally posted by DUR0N
is that one of those 'outside ring mechanism' fans on the swiftech?

yes, the motors for the fan are located in the corners of the fan, not at the center. therefore the central hub can be very small and allow air to circulate in the very middle of the fan.

i think i remember seeing recently that these fans are recalled or something to that effect. they spin way past (up to 20%) the RPM's they are supposed to sometimes. (maybe that is why the swiftech beat the alpha

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20th September 2002, 23:18

A comparison with same fans would also be a good idea, but I understand why it was done this way too...

Anyway, VERY complete review, this is the ONLY way to compare 2 heatsinks imo, the dual pics rule

Really gives me an idea bout what we are talkin'

jmke · 20th September 2002, 23:37

I was wondering if I should put on my 50CFM 80mm delta fan during the installation of the heatsinks, but foolishly I chose not to :/

You can only make mistakes by doing stuff

and I'm sure I'll learn from them, next heatsink review will be even more complete

@Mrzeld: I'm pretty sure the swiftech outperforms the alpha even when same fans are used. I'm basing this on reviews I saw of the 2 on other HW sites, and www.overclockers.com heatsink database also ranks the Swiftech higher then the Alpha

I'm expecting to know what the price will be for the Swiftech any day now, seeing as the older version already was around 120€ I'm thinking that the alpha is the budget wise choice of the month, seeing that the temp. difference between the 2 will be very small when using the same fans!

but still there seems to be a difference. Our belgian friends over at www.overclockersonline.com also tested the two.. in the more correct way, using the same fan on both

http://www.overclockersonline.com/?p...num=149&pnum=3

biCker · 21st September 2002, 01:52

In my humble opinion, this is a review like it should be: compared two products "as is", anyone who buys one of these has the liberty of modding them by his/hers wishes but knows how they perform on factory settings.
btw, I like the "Rocky touch" in this review

21st September 2002, 04:30

haha i always got somthing to ***** about. anyway the overclockers review had the fan on the alpha blowing DOWN.
the alpha is ment to push air out the top of the fan. so that could be why it lost in that article... but for blowing the swifty wins ._.

15th January 2003, 22:20

So guys, where can I buy that swiftech ??

15th January 2003, 22:29

got mine @ Comtechnology

15th January 2003, 22:34

Well, I didn't found it in the 'cpu coolers' section ...

http://www.comtechnology.net/default.php?cPath=11

jmke · 15th January 2003, 22:53

they don't stock it anymore

15th January 2003, 23:00

Right. then I think the best choice for me is the Alpha @ Loveno ..

http://www.overclocking.be/?page=sho...7b6677ba272c68

20th September 2002, 23:37	#13
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	I was wondering if I should put on my 50CFM 80mm delta fan during the installation of the heatsinks, but foolishly I chose not to :/ You can only make mistakes by doing stuff and I'm sure I'll learn from them, next heatsink review will be even more complete @Mrzeld: I'm pretty sure the swiftech outperforms the alpha even when same fans are used. I'm basing this on reviews I saw of the 2 on other HW sites, and www.overclockers.com heatsink database also ranks the Swiftech higher then the Alpha I'm expecting to know what the price will be for the Swiftech any day now, seeing as the older version already was around 120€ I'm thinking that the alpha is the budget wise choice of the month, seeing that the temp. difference between the 2 will be very small when using the same fans! but still there seems to be a difference. Our belgian friends over at www.overclockersonline.com also tested the two.. in the more correct way, using the same fan on both http://www.overclockersonline.com/?p...num=149&pnum=3 __________________

15th January 2003, 22:53	#19
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	they don't stock it anymore __________________

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20th September 2002, 23:18	#12
Magnum_ Posts: n/a	A comparison with same fans would also be a good idea, but I understand why it was done this way too... Anyway, VERY complete review, this is the ONLY way to compare 2 heatsinks imo, the dual pics rule Really gives me an idea bout what we are talkin'

21st September 2002, 01:52	#14
biCker [M] Reviewer Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,186	In my humble opinion, this is a review like it should be: compared two products "as is", anyone who buys one of these has the liberty of modding them by his/hers wishes but knows how they perform on factory settings. btw, I like the "Rocky touch" in this review

21st September 2002, 04:30	#15
Unregistered Posts: n/a	haha i always got somthing to ***** about. anyway the overclockers review had the fan on the alpha blowing DOWN. the alpha is ment to push air out the top of the fan. so that could be why it lost in that article... but for blowing the swifty wins ._.

15th January 2003, 22:20	#16
Gagagoegoe Posts: n/a	So guys, where can I buy that swiftech ??

15th January 2003, 22:29	#17
ModdiN MansoN Posts: n/a	got mine @ Comtechnology

15th January 2003, 22:34	#18
Gagagoegoe Posts: n/a	Well, I didn't found it in the 'cpu coolers' section ... http://www.comtechnology.net/default.php?cPath=11

15th January 2003, 23:00	#20
Gagagoegoe Posts: n/a	Right. then I think the best choice for me is the Alpha @ Loveno .. http://www.overclocking.be/?page=sho...7b6677ba272c68