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System Name | Not named |
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Processor | Intel 8700k @ 5Ghz |
Motherboard | Asus ROG STRIX Z370-E Gaming |
Cooling | DeepCool Assassin II |
Memory | 16GB DDR4 Corsair LPX 3000mhz CL15 |
Video Card(s) | Zotac 1080 Ti AMP EXTREME |
Storage | Samsung 960 PRO 512GB |
Display(s) | 24" Dell IPS 1920x1200 |
Case | Fractal Design R5 |
Power Supply | Corsair AX760 Watt Fully Modular |
Let me explain what i mean by "true comparison":
1 - Coolers should be tested as they are sold, meaning using the thermal paste and fan(s) provided in the package and tested in all there possibilities (ie: Noctua has adapters included with the fans, so 1 test for each should be observed).
2 - All coolers should be tested using the same fan(s), thermal paste in order to ensure that the differences observed are from the coolers and not from the usage of different fans or thermal paste.
Standard reviews of CPU coolers cover point 1 but i have no knowledge of reviews covering point 2: there's a difference between the cooling power of an "out-of-the-box" cooler and it's total cooling power, IMHO.
Agreed for the most part, however coolers like the ultra 120 don't come with a fan however they are still meant to be used with one. Does this mean they would have to be run passive for the first bit of testing?