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The Aegir SD128264 is the best cooler that Xigmatek have released, the D.L.H.D.T. (Double Layer with Heat Pipe Direct Touch) design has certainly proved its worth in our testing, outperforming the Thermaltake Frio when 2 fans are installed.
Xigmatek have changed many aspects of the design, with larger aluminum fins and an overhauled heat pipe methodology. The high compression mounting system is without a doubt breaking new ground and it is clear to see that it reaps dividends when overclocking. The installation procedure takes a little longer than normal as the supplied tightening tool needs to be used multiple times to ensure the best performance.
The cooler was unable to outperform the Noctua NH D14 … however considering the £25 price differential and reduction in physical mass this is perhaps an unrealistic goal to set. UK pricing has yet to be confirmed, however we hear it should be around the £40 price point which puts it head to head with the Thermaltake Frio, a previous leader for us. The Xigmatek Aegir manages to outperform the Frio, however we strongly recommend that you purchase another fan to improve the cooling performance. We would have liked to see Xigmatek bundle two fans with the cooler, because it really does help return to ambient and load temperatures when overclocked.
Like all Xigmatek coolers, the build quality is superb and the cooler is engineered to the highest standards. There is very little to fault, although we would recommend they consider a ‘deluxe' version with a matching dual fan configuration, for a small premium. You can always ditch the Xigmatek fan supplied and buy other models but this adds additional cost to the purchase, which will prove unpopular.
All in all, this is a brilliant product with the finest high pressure mounting system on the market.
KitGuru says: A class leading cooler and quite possibly the finest under £50.
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Well I think I got my next cooler. looks awesome.
Pat on the back for Xigmatek. About time someone changed the mounting system for mainstream coolers as they are woefull INADEQUATE ! they deserve a lot of attention for this.
Thanks for focusing on the installation method, other reviews ive read ignored it, and to me it seems the biggest selling point (as it really works!).
I have been trying to buy this for weeks now, any ideas when it will be available in UK ?
That mounting procedure looks long winded, but its very clever. I guess its impotrant how much pressure is applied to the CPU for maximum cooling, right?
Finally a company who dont have their head up their ass. I have been unimpressed with thermaltakes coolers. Frio isn;t bad, but at anything above minimum its a whirlwind of noise.
This cooler looks to be very well though out and instead of aiming for sheer mass (like noctua NH D14), they have concentrated on getting the cpu block as good as possible, and as close as possible. This is a stunning product and they will get my money. great review.
ingenious mounting method, looks very substantial. ill pick one of these up after christmas for my new mobo.
ill order one of these when I can find it.
I have one of their older coolers andi t was great, ill upgrade nearer christmas to this.
Excellent, I also like the fact it isnt too big and doesnt end up blocking half the motherboard.