*The Tuniq Tower Test*

[A True Folder]

What do you think of the Xigmatek BTW?

I'm intrigued by them, the theory is solid but the results seem to be "below" what I would expect, I just honestly think they should cool better.

I'd still like to have a play with one though but they're not available here as far as I can find.

 

[worshipme]

They feature the same direct heatpipe touch as my Vendetta. And I found that the base benefitted a lot from lapping. And for almost £20 cheaper than the TRUE, surely it's a steal?

 

[A True Folder]

Oh yeah, value for money is good, there is no doubt about it. Shame they're not available here or I'd be tempted to grab one.
Maybe that's a good thing though, as I might be getting a divorce over the ASUS 8800GT 512 I just ordered. lol

That'll give me a Q6600 on a P5K with 8800GTS 640MB as well as this one.

 

[worshipme]

Haha I'm sure your marriage will be fine. Is it a reference design 8800GT? If it is then I seriously recommend you cancel your order and get another. The cooler is a POS. It's loud, and can hardly keep the G92 under 90c at stock speeds. Any non-reference card is better.
Are you going to do the pencil mod on your P5K?

 

[A True Folder]

I was thinking Zalman VF1000 for the GT, I originally budgeted for it to put on the GTS but it just wasn't needed so the funds are there. I didn't even check whether it was reference or not (was drunk when I ordered it)

Asus are usually pretty good, I've yet to have a bad card from them and I've had a few. 4200Ti, 6800Ultra, 7600GT, 8800GTS lol I skipped both the 78xx and 79xx series

Volt mod, probably, the P5K won't be my main pc though so I doubt I'll run it more than 3.2GHz, it will be my backup box.

 

[worshipme]

The Thermaltake duorb is also a very good cooler if it turns out that the card does have a reference cooler.

I wish I had my new 8800GT now, I've got nothing to do and my 6200 is so unbelievably slow. I can't even play TF2.

 

[GhostGT]

Just wanted to give you guys and update:

Successfully overclocked and stable system now @ 3200MHz. Temperatures hit 60*C when my ambient temps are at their hottest levels (80*F) in my room.

I'm extremely happy with the performance of the Tuniq Tower. In good conditions (ie. low ambient temps) this heatsink can keep your chip extremely cool, even on the lowest fan settings. I rarely turn up the fan unless I'm running a P95 or Orthos test.

P95 for nine hours...... no problems.
Orthos for 8 hours..... no problems.


Cheers,


Chris

 

[A True Folder]

Well done mate, seems like good overclocks are becoming the norm on this forum, maybe we should change the name Computer Overclocking Forums

 

[worshipme]

Good job with your OC Ghost, glad you're happy with your Tuniq Tower.

And I think we should have an overclocking subsection.

 

[Jason8284]

Would you say it's better than the Zalman9700? I'm thinking about getting a TuniqTower