CPU Coolers are things that we all need, for most people the stock cooler is fine, but for people like me, they don't cut it. Even if I'm not overclocking, I prefer to have my CPU as col as possible, cooler is better overall of course, and we've got many choices when it comes to CPU coolers, but there's a new king of the hill as it were, it's cooler that is outrageously expensive and extremely heavy, but it gets the job done and looks good while doing it.

AcousticPC has sent me over the Thermalright True Copper Ultra-120 Extreme CPU Heatsink - Limited Edition, or TRUE Copper for review. This thing is huge, coming in at 1900Grams or about 4lbs, it's enough to bust some motherboards, but if your board can handle it then get it as it will provide the best cooling performance of any air cooled CPU cooler on the market today, and most likely in the foreseeable future as well.

AcousticPC is a company that I can relate to, I like my PC to be as quiet as possible, and silence is what AcousticPC specializes in, you can find most anything to make your PC as silent as possible. AcousticPC was nice enough to not only provide the TRUE Copper for review, but they also sent over a couple of the new Noctua NF-P12 fans to use with it for a truly silent and high performance cooling solution for your CPU.

Product Name: Thermalright True Copper Ultra-120 Extreme CPU Heatsink - Limited Edition

Author: Kristofer Brozio

Sponsor: AcousticPC

Tech Specs,Features or the Basic Info:

Thermalright True Copper Ultra-120 Extreme CPU Heatsink - Limited Edition

Origin…

Since the release of Ultra-120 eXtreme, it has become the standard, or as the one to beat in a lot of major CPU cooler comparisons. At Computex 2008,Thermalright displayed three versions of the Ultra-120 eXtreme; original (aluminum), black, and copper. Not surprisingly, the copper version was the one most well received. Many hardcore Overclockers saw it to be the ultimate air cooling device. Inheriting from its predecessor, TRUE Copper has six highly efficient heatpipes with every vital part soldered to them to ensure the highest rate of heat transfer and durability. This is one of the features that you will see in each and every Thermalright heatsink.

TRUE Copper’s weight exceeds all of our previous heatsinks. Due to this reason, we strongly suggest installing it on a horizontal platform. Even though in our test lab, TRUE Copper was taken out for a test drive on a vertical platform and ran without a glitch as the motherboard came out unscathed. But since not all motherboards are manufactured the same way in terms of thickness and degree of stress, Thermalright cannot guarantee the condition of your motherboard after TRUE Copper is installed for a certainly amount of time. If you insist installing on a vertical platform, please check to make sure your motherboard is sturdy enough.

As most experts would expect, TRUE Copper will be a limited edition to the eXtreme lineup due to the high cost of copper. If you pass up this chance, you may never see another TRUE work of art again so don’t wait anymore and grab one for the collection.

Features:

-Use high quality copper material for consistent heat absorption and transfer.

-Utilizes six high quality 6mm heatpipes, strategically positioned to pick up the heat from the CPU.

-Proprietary bent winglet design to minimize airflow resistance.

-Heat pipes soldered to base (nickel plated) and fins for optimum heat transfer.

-Stack of 52 pieces of copper fins, the most over any other heatsinks in the market. Can be covered entirely by a 120mm fan to absorb all in-coming air flow.

-Vast compatibility list for multiple multi-core CPUs and platforms.

-Includes both bolt-thru-board retention mechanisms for Intel 775 and AMD AM2 (backplate included for both platforms).

-Includes two sets of fan wire clips for a duo-120mm fan installation (fans not included).

-Includes the NEW thermal paste, Chill Factor 2 for even better conductivity.

Technical Spec:

* Dimension: L133 x W156 x H38 mm

* Weight: 1900g

* Recommended Fan (120x25mm)

* Heat pipes: six Heat pipes

Material : Pure Copper

Compatibility:

* Intel Socket 775 & AMD Socket AM2

* Support Intel Core i7 Processor (optional )

* Support Intel Core 2 extreme and any Socket 775 Processor

* Support AMD Phenom X4 and any Socket AM2 & AM2+ Processor

Components

* TRue Copper *1

* 775 Bracket *1

* 775 Backplate *1

* AM2 Bracket *1

* AM2 Backplate *1

* 775 Load screws *4

* AM2 Load Screws *4

* CF2 Thermal paste *1

* 120mm Fan wire clip *4

* Anti-ration strip *4

Price: $99.95 at AcousticPC.com

Noctua NF-P12 Vortex Control 120mm 9 Blade Quiet PC Cooling Fan

The NF-P12 has been specifically developed for applications such as CPU coolers that demand superior pressure and airflow (CFM) performance. Thanks to psychoacoustic optimizations like the Vortex-Control Notches, the new SCD drive system and Noctua's premium-grade SSO-Bearing, the NF-P12 achieves exceptional quietness and long-term stability.

We principally recommend the NF-P12 for the following applications:

* CPU Cooling - CPU Coolers with tight fin-spacing

* Water-cooling radiators with tight fin-spacing

* Power supplies

* Storage solutions

* Computer Cases with very restrictive fan grills and filters

* All applications with significant obstruction to airflow

Technical Specs:

* Size 120x120x25 mm

* Bearing SSO-Bearing

* Blade Geometry Nine Blade Design with VCN

* Rotational Speed (+/- 10%) 1300 RPM

* Rotational Speed with L.N.A. (+/- 10%) 1100 RPM

* Rotational Speed with U.L.N.A. (+/- 10%) 900 RPM

* Airflow 92,3 m³/h

* Airflow with L.N.A. 78,5 m³/h

* Airflow with U.L.N.A. 63,4 m³/h

* Acoustical Noise 19,8 dB(A)

* Acoustical Noise with L.N.A. 16,9 dB(A)

* Acoustical Noise with U.L.N.A. 12,6 dB(A)

* Static Pressure 1,68 mm H2O

* Static Pressure with L.N.A. 1,43 mm H2O

* Static Pressure with U.L.N.A. 1,21 mm H2O

* Input Power 1,08 W

* Input Current 0,09 A

* Voltage Range 12 V

* MTBF > 150.000 h

Price: $19.95 at AcousticPC.com