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Review: Four Intel coolers go head-to-head. Xigmatek vs. Cooler Master vs. Akasa.

by Michael Harries on 15 September 2008, 09:48

Tags: Akasa, Cooler Master, Xigmatek

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Contender #4 - Xigmatek Red Scorpion S1283

 

Xigmatek Red Scorpion S1283

Specifications - Xigmatek Red Scorpion S1283
Composition Copper heatpipes, aluminium fins
Weight 600g
Dimensions (H x W x D) 120(w) x 50(d) x 159(h)mm
Fans included Single 120mm Orange fan with white LEDs.
Fan Control Motherboard-controlled (4-pin header)
Fan speeds / noise levels 800-1,500/ 18-28dB(A)
Air flow 72.1 - 99.6CFM
Thermal paste? Yes, sachet of silicon compound
Intel support LGA775
AMD support AM2/940/939/754
Price £22.27






The packaging for the Xigmatek Red Scorpion is less elaborate than that of the Achilles, and is all the better for it. The foam inner and cardboard outer keeps the cooler secure, and unlike the Achilles, makes repacking the cooler easy.