Cabbs
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1. Of course they don't use a "standard" fan. They use the one that comes with the coolers.
2. I'd trust a synthetic test as it uses a standard, measurable load for all coolers to show how they perform under the exact same circumstances.
FrostyTech Mk.II Synthetic Thermal Test Platforms
Many of the better review sites use synthetic tests over "real world" testing to remove the many variables involved.
It is true that variables are eliminated, but it seems that everyone I've heard from that has both heatsinks, the TRUE performs better than the S1283. It may be only a "few degrees", but that's a pretty significant difference to me. The only Xigmatek heatsink that was really spot-on with the TRUE is their new Thor's Hammer, which is a pretty wicked-looking cooler.
I think it's a good idea that they use the fans that come with the coolers. That way you get a better idea of what to expect. Most people use the fans that come with the heatsink.
I agree with this, but I think it would be good if they also tested both heatsinks with the same fan just so we know how they perform on equal footing.
That's just my opinion on this.