Today for review I've got the infamous TRUE CPU cooler, if you don't know what the TRUE is then you aren't paying attention.

The Thermalright Ultra 120 eXtreme CPU cooler is very popular among enthusiast circles as the reigning champion of CPU coolers and most people will quickly recommend a TRUE to someone asking.

So today I've got the TRUE for review, and I've put it to the test using both C2D and C2Q processors, is it all that? Well you'll have to read on to find out...

Thermalright Ultra 120 eXtreme CPU Cooler Review

Author: Kristofer Brozio

Sponsor: Thermalright

Tech Specs,Features or the Basic Info:

Thermalright Ultra 120 eXtreme CPU Cooler

Features:

* Quiet and powerful cooling due to multiple heat pipes and large aluminum fin area

* Proprietary bent winglet design to minimize airflow resistance

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

* Include both bolt-thru-board retention brackets for Intel and AMD

Technical Specs:

* Dimension : L63.44 x W132 x H160.5 mm (heatsink only)

* Weight :790g (Heatsink Only)

* Recommended Fan :All 120mm Fan

Processors Compatibility:

Socket 775 Quad Core

Socket AM2+

Socket AM2

Socket 939 (w/Retention kit)

Motherboard compatibility List

(Both Ultra-120A and Ultra-120 eXtreme do not include a backplate for AM2&AM2+ systems. If you have motherboard manufactured by either Asrock or Gigabyte that utilizes the push pin method, you will need to make a separate purchase for an AM2 metal backplate.)