Xigmatek HDT-S1284

Xigmatek has been quick to release several new products lately, all of which are a twist of their popular HDT-S1283 design. Not more than six months ago we tested the Xigmatek Achilles S1284, which was a semi-successful product with four large 8mm copper heat-pipes. Many overclocking enthusiasts were expecting this product to exceed the performance of the original HDT-S1283, however the "Achilles" was not without its flaws - which (ironically) were literally in the heel of the cooler. Xigmatek took notes from Benchmark Reviews and other sources, and has re-released the design under the abbreviated name HDT-S1284 thus dropping the Achilles name. For the sake of clarity, this product has a UPC code of 883371000448. The specifications on the back of the newly-adopted green packaging state that the product name is HDT-S1284 and the product number is CAC-SXHH4-U01.

There are several new standout features that first caught my eye, the first of which is the bare copper heat-pipes which have escaped heat-trapping nickel plating. This is certainly a step in the right direction, at least so far as cooling performance is concerned. Of course, copper is technically porous, and after about ten years or so the highly-evaporative liquid inside will have escaped enough to show signs of degraded cooling performance. For the record, I have been operating a computer company for almost ten years now, and I haven't had a single overclocked system remain in service that long. The other evident change is that Xigmatek has reduced the heat-pipe stagger, so now all four pipes make complete contact with the CPU surface.

Even though Xigmatek offers their CrossBow bolt-through mounting kits (ACK-L7751 fits three-pipe systems, and ACK-L7753 fits four-pipe coolers), they have decided to cut costs and relagate the enthusiast overclockers likely to purchase this product with the stock Intel push-pin retaining system. In our testing however, the Crossbow ACK-L7753 kit was utilized for mounting the HDT-S1284.

Additionally, the HDT-S1284 reverts back to the early HDT-S1283 roots and uses the same black high-output PWM (pulse-width modulation) fan. In many ways, the HDT-S1284 has ditched the Achilles glamour, and stuck to the tried and true basics that made the HDT-S1283 so popular. For this article, the stock fan was tested along side the high-output Yate Loon D12SH-12 fan.

HDT-S1284 Features

• H.D.T. (Heat-pipe Direct Touch) technology
• Anti-vibration rubber design
• High-volutme cooling fan
• 4pcs Φ8mm high performance U type heat-pipes
• High performance & easy installation
• 120mm highly efficient PWM fan
• 3 in 1 application: LGA775 push-pin/K8 & AM2 tool-less clip.

CAC-SXHH4-U01 Specifications

• Product Name: HDT-S1284
• Product Number: CAC-SXHH4-U01
• Outside Dimension (W) x (H) x (D) mm 120 x 60 x 159
• Heat Sink Material: Aluminum Alloy
• Fan Dimension (W) x (H) x (D) mm 120 x 120 x 25
• Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Fan
  • Voltage Rating (V) 12V
  • Speed (R.P.M.) 800~1500 R.P.M.
  • Bearing Type: Long Life Bearing
  • Air Flow (CFM) 56.3 CFM
  • Air Pressure (mm H2O) 1.57 mm H2O
  • Life Expectancy (hrs) 40,000 hrs
  • Noise Level (dB) 27.2 dBA
  • Connector 4 Pin with PWM
  • Weight (g) 660g (w/fan)

About the company: Xigmatek Co., Ltd.

XIGMATEK, a European company, was established in 2005 with the aim of becoming one of the world leaders in the Thermal field. In XIGMATEK, the major members of management have many years experience in Thermal industry, PC, manufacturing and other applications. With our fruitful experience, we have full confidence that we can provide not only the best, reliable, environmental and performing Thermal/Cooling systems but excellent service also to fulfill global user demand.

Purpose and targets of becoming one of the worlds leaders in thermal PC Industry were set for Xigmatek Co. Ltd in 2005, the founding year! To ensure reaching this project aim, Xigmatek's management followed up with hard work, experience and customer friendly business style.

Honing one of the world's most efficient manufacturing operations, Integration Presence in major economic regions, being tied up with most important strategic alliances between suppliers and academia and further majority investments in R&D are some of Xigmatek's aggressive enhancement strategies.

Combining the cream of product designers, R&D engineers and technical people (main team in Germany) Xigmatek is proud and full of confidence to offer excellent quality products and service to cover the customers requirements and demands.

Within the standard channels as the consumer market and the distributing electrical appliances, Xigmatek will keep on focusing on development and set up even new sales channels to comply with ever-changing demands and requirements.

Several years of experiences company background in Thermal IT industry provides our customer the best, reliable, environmental and performing Thermal/Cooling Systems including excellent Service to fulfill global users and customers demands.

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