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

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.