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 #3 - Xigmatek Achilles S1284

 

Xigmatek Achilles S1284

Specifications - Xigmatek Achilles S1284
Composition Nickel-coated copper heatpipes, aluminium fins
Weight 660g
Dimensions (H x W x D) 120(w) x 60(d) x 159(d)mm
Fans included Single 120mm orange fan with white LEDs.
Fan control Motherboard-controlled (4-pin header)
Fan speeds / noise levels 800-1500/ 20.64dB(A)
Air flow 61.375CFM
Thermal paste? Yes, sachet of thermal compound
Intel support LGA 775
AMD support AM2/940/939/754
Price £35.19






Xigmatek ships the Achilles S1284 in a combination plastic/cardboard case.




The packaging allows you to view some of the main heatsink features, including the uncommon base consisting of lapped heatpipes that directly contact the CPU's integrated heatspreader (IHS).

We feel it necessary to criticise the packaging, as it is somewhat fiddly to re-install the heatsink back into it