Prolimatech Megahalems CPU Cooler arrives at Novatech!!

[GIBBO]

Hi there


Its been requested by a few of you here and well here it is, quite possibly the king of CPU air cooling or certainly a worthy contender.


Prolimatech Megahalems Performance CPU Cooler (Socket 775/1366)

http://images.novatech.co.uk/ev-pro-mega1.jpghttp://images.novatech.co.uk/ev-pro-mega3.jpg

The tower type coolers have been the mainstream in the CPU cooling market for quite some time now, but upon closer inspection you start to notice that designs and engineering can only go so far as they slowly come to a bottleneck. After a while they all start to look the same with performance not worth popping the champaign. This is where Prolimatech comes in. We are here to challenge all possible odds and stray away from the norm. With that focus in mind comes the new Megahalems, tower CPU cooler. Never before seen are the new lows in temperature produced by an intelligent design of low air flow resistance with unmatched performance to boost; perfect for the true overclockers in all of us.

Features
- Heatsink Dimension (L)130mm X (W)74mmX (H)158.7mm
- Heatsink Weight 790g
- Heatpipe Ø 6mm X 6pcs
- Suggest Fan 120mm X 120mm X25mm
- Suggest Fan Speed 800~1200rpm
- Suggest Noise Level (dBA) Below 26dBA
- Air Flow 57CFM
- Direction of heatsink faces the rear exhaust system fan


Price: £39.99 +VAT (£45.99 Inc. VAT)


BUY NOW! (http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?PRO-MEGA#)

[aaron333]

Just been reading up and this OWNS a T.R.U.E and a Coolermaster V8. Plus it's at a awesome price. Read the review here (http://www.legionhardware.com/document.php?id=808&p=0).

Nice one Novatech:thumbs:

[RawZ]

Holy ****. Now you get it in?! I'll have to make do with my TRUE for now. :wall:

EDIT: Have you not got the AM2 bracket for it?

[bob36]

Yeah, its a pity AM2/AM3 people can't use one.

[RawZ]

Prolimatech do a AM2 bracket seperate for some reason. Beats me why they don't include it with it. You can buy an Enzotech bracket (i think S-Type) and use the 775 kit combined to use to mount the Megahalemson AM2/AM3, but thats not stocked in the UK either.

[wuyanxu]

Just been reading up and this OWNS a T.R.U.E and a Coolermaster V8. Plus it's at a awesome price. Read the review here (http://www.legionhardware.com/document.php?id=808&p=0).

Nice one Novatech:thumbs:
wow, the load temperature is really low. it's amazing.

i think it's better than TRUE because of 2 points:
-a very smooth base, some TRUE are known to be curved. it's a draw of luck
-a larger area than TRUE, very large at where it matters: edge. and less where it doesn't have as much airflow: middle.

will look into this when upgrading my platform to i7 860 :)

[Sublios_Pixelus]

not that great tbh considering the Thermalright IFX-14 which out performs it can be had cheaper and that fits amd sockets although it does need a separate kit for 1366

[UKGouki]

hmmn maybe my next cpu cooler purchase when i go i7 :D

[skunksmash]

i want one of those ...in copper :cool:

[explicit4u]

That chunky thing could kill someone!!!

[Pixulated]

Oo I wouldn't mind one of those!

[Hicks12]

Now just do a special offer for £10 and id buy one :P. Need to wait for quidco and i may buy one LOL.

[topdog]

I'd buy this cooler if you stocked the AM2/AM3 retention bracket

[NathObeaN]

I swear if these CPU coolers get any bigger we are going to need to cut out a whole in our cases :D

[Mr. Lime]

Or buy bigger cases :D

[Khaz45]

I think people should look more into these boxed watercooling solutions, although the first generation ones were a bit naff, the newer ones are quite good and the corsair h50 actually beats the thermalright 120.

[NathObeaN]

Or buy bigger cases :D

My brother had a good idea the other day, well a CPU doesn't just send out heat via the one way, the headsink way does it, it goes behind the board aswell... why not develop a case where the Motherboard is center to the case, thus allowing you to have 2 heatsinks either side, allowing for much better cooling and double the RAM, CPU and other capabilities, basically 2 motherboards on one PCB :)

[I3R0K3N7FEET]

looks promising, ive been eyeing up coolers and this may be the one im after.. how will this perform with a silenx fan on it?

another cooler ive been eyeing up is this, though as im gonna want an am2/am3 bracket i might have to stick with the one i was looking at already..

http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=2272&page=2
meant to be on par with the sunbeam but this one here is looking awesome too so good work nova! ;)

[robyrantor2]

that looks nice

[UKGouki]

My brother had a good idea the other day, well a CPU doesn't just send out heat via the one way, the headsink way does it, it goes behind the board aswell... why not develop a case where the Motherboard is center to the case, thus allowing you to have 2 heatsinks either side, allowing for much better cooling and double the RAM, CPU and other capabilities, basically 2 motherboards on one PCB :)

well some new cases have a cutout in the back of the motherboard plate + a 120mm fan mount on the back of the motherboard window ala>> thermaltake Speedo advance http://www.overclockersclub.com/siteimages/articles/thermaltake_spedo_advance_package/4_thumb.jpg :D

[NathObeaN]

well some new cases have a cutout in the back of the motherboard plate + a 120mm fan mount on the back of the motherboard window ala>> thermaltake Speedo advance http://www.overclockersclub.com/siteimages/articles/thermaltake_spedo_advance_package/4_thumb.jpg :D

Yes but that is hardly the same thing now is it :P

All that is, is to allow you to put a mounting plate/fan on the back.

Hardly the same as having a double heatsink, double sided motherboard etc ;)

[wuyanxu]

I think people should look more into these boxed watercooling solutions, although the first generation ones were a bit naff, the newer ones are quite good and the corsair h50 actually beats the thermalright 120.
agree, the Corsair watercooler could very well be my next cooler on my platform upgrade. all depends on how much i'll have left after buying LGA1156 i7

[I3R0K3N7FEET]

all depends on how much i'll have left after buying LGA1156 i7

isnt that the socket for the i9?

or teh i5 socket... which supports i7 but.. only dual channel ram not triple channel?

[wuyanxu]

LGA 1156 is for i5's if you insist in saying is that way. it's only got southbridge.

but there will be i7 LGA 1156. Intel decided to divide class not by socket, but by CPU's ability.

so by LGA 1156 i7, i mean using dual channel, CPU that is about to be released September, only difference between i7 860 and highest rated i5 would be hyperthreading.

[Judmann]

looks a big beast
can you add fans?if so what ones.

[gatecrasherlok]

Uhmm only one question. This heatsink does not come with fans so how does it in the feature list stating it have 57cfm?

[scratch1964]

That looks like some serious cooling. If only it was copper! My kit runs cool enough not to warrant purchasing this.

Weight 790g - Thats a lot of metal too!

[gatecrasherlok]

Will Novatech be getting the Mega Shadow version in. If so then I will be interested.

[RawZ]

NT needs to get the AM2/AM3 bracket in.

[I3R0K3N7FEET]

NT needs to get the AM2/AM3 bracket in.

i second that

[alternate]

Nice. Anyone have a pic of one of these installed?

[topdog]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/scoobytopdog/P1010300.jpg

[KyleG]

holyshit there is no need in how big that thing needs to be!

[skunksmash]

ive come to the conclusion that these huge coolers are simply ''e-peen'' magnets, b/c of the way they are oriented within the case the heat never fully dissipates through the cooler block as it should.....most of the heat ends up around the CPU socket & the beginning of the heat pipes, it NEVER uses the available area, they need to be vertical (i.e. mobo lying flat on the floor) to properly convey the heat to the fins.

yet they keep making bigger ones & you lot keep buying them....lol ::op:

[wuyanxu]

ive come to the conclusion that these huge coolers are simply ''e-peen'' magnets, b/c of the way they are oriented within the case the heat never fully dissipates through the cooler block as it should.....most of the heat ends up around the CPU socket & the beginning of the heat pipes, it NEVER uses the available area, they need to be vertical (i.e. mobo lying flat on the floor) to properly convey the heat to the fins.

yet they keep making bigger ones & you lot keep buying them....lol ::op:
i beg to differ.

after a few days of Folding, when i open up the case, the very top of the cooler (furthest away from CPU) is very hot to touch. CPU has been running constantly at 70c, if the cooler is relatively cool to touch, then your hypothesis is correct.

with these coolers, the quality of the heat pipe determine everything.

from topdog's photo, looks like a high CFM push-pull will work very efficiently. cos of the length of the cooler in the direction of airflow.

but is there any room to put another fan if you have all 4 memory slots used?

[Nelly]

Prolimatech have now released a Intel Socket 1156 Adapter Kit for the Megahalems.

http://www.prolimatech.com/products/accessories.html (http://www.prolimatech.com/products/accessories.html) :cool:

[kylzer]

Meh i <3 my megahalem

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn237/kylzer/100_0396.jpg

[RawZ]

Still need the AM2/AM3 bracket NT!

[gurusan]

ive come to the conclusion that these huge coolers are simply ''e-peen'' magnets, b/c of the way they are oriented within the case the heat never fully dissipates through the cooler block as it should.....most of the heat ends up around the CPU socket & the beginning of the heat pipes, it NEVER uses the available area, they need to be vertical (i.e. mobo lying flat on the floor) to properly convey the heat to the fins.

yet they keep making bigger ones & you lot keep buying them....lol ::op:

This isn't true, heatpipes have wicks inside so that when the liquid boils at the CPU and then condenses, it's brought back to the heatsource through capillary action.

Also if you were correct then the countless reviews showing the Megahelems at the top would be wrong...

[LuckyNV]

ive come to the conclusion that these huge coolers are simply ''e-peen'' magnets, b/c of the way they are oriented within the case the heat never fully dissipates through the cooler block as it should.....most of the heat ends up around the CPU socket & the beginning of the heat pipes, it NEVER uses the available area, they need to be vertical (i.e. mobo lying flat on the floor) to properly convey the heat to the fins.

yet they keep making bigger ones & you lot keep buying them....lol ::op:

Your theory has been disproven eons ago since it is easily tested by mounting vertically in a stripped tower case and then flat on a table, there isn't any discernable difference in temperatures.

Gravity plays little part in the heatpipes used in said tower heatsinks.

[Pixulated]

Just look at that baby! Ooooo

[skunksmash]

cmon then lads...... roll up with your CPU temps, i'll put my AC7 pro to the test against ANY other cooler.

idle & load please........ i will then show you spending oodles on these massive cooling blocks is pointless. :thumbs:, your cable management will play a greater cooling roll than the HS.

[gurusan]

Sounds to me like your mind is just made up and you are refusing to listen to reason.

[skunksmash]

Sounds to me like your mind is just made up and you are refusing to listen to reason.

hang on......... surly the proof is in the pudding, i know how coolers work & i also know that these things are so big the heat never even dissipates over the space provided b/c TBH, the bulk of the cooler is quite far away from the CPU itself, the gap between the CPU contact & the fins is too big

but as i say, lets see these excellent megahalem temps & i'll show you how much better my cheap *** block is. :thumbs:

[gurusan]

Your posts show that you do not understand how the cooler works....

The heat is moved through the heatpipes....the fins themselves could be 1/2 a meter away from the CPU if you wanted.

[skunksmash]

Your posts show that you do not understand how the cooler works....

The heat is moved through the heatpipes....the fins themselves could be 1/2 a meter away from the CPU if you wanted.

im still waiting for all these phenomenal temps....??, my knowledge of cooling tech is neither here nor there..

[gurusan]

http://benchmarkreviews.com/images/reviews/cooling/Best_CPU_Coolers_Q1-2009/q1-09_cpu_cooler_results_vertical_d12sh-12.png

[skunksmash]

that is pretty cool.....:tongue:

any load temps available..??

[gurusan]

that is an i7 920 @ 3.6ghz 1.35V under full load

[skunksmash]

that is an i7 920 @ 3.6ghz 1.35V under full load


link please...

[gurusan]

http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=316&Itemid=62&limit=1&limitstart=6

[skunksmash]

hang on......... those temps are over ''ambient'', so if we take an average ambient of 23c that leaves us with about 45c @ stock settings, once OCed this then jumps to about 55-60c

& this is a fully lapped setup.... im pulling lower load & idle temps than that with my AC7

[Kelvin_C-J]

hang on......... those temps are over ''ambient'', so if we take an average ambient of 23c that leaves us with about 45c @ stock settings, once OCed this then jumps to about 55-60c


gurusan said it was a i7 920 @ 3.6ghz - OC'd? and @ 1.35vcore.. definately not 'stock settings'. 45C @ 1.35vcore and + ~940mhz isn't too shabby, especially for full load.

[gurusan]

lol and what cpu do you have?

[skunksmash]

a Q9450 @ 3.6ghz....

im just trying to find my load pic, if i cant find it i'll run any test of your choice (when i get time), & use any monitoring app you choose.... & i bet this cooler provides better dissipation. :thumbs:

here's my idle temps....

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/5118/fre.png

[Kelvin_C-J]

Not bad temps; on my 120A I was in the mid 30's with my E8400 @ 4ghz.

[skunksmash]

here's one of my load pics.....i mean, look at this. :smile:

1279

given this is a small test but after 350 secs i haven't even broke 40c.....

[Kelvin_C-J]

Oh... your going by your CPU rather than CORE temps? - I always go by CORE temps.

[skunksmash]

Oh... your going by your CPU rather than CORE temps? - I always go by CORE temps.

yeah but online benches do not...

[Kelvin_C-J]

Ok, whats the difference anyway..? Individual core vs the average of cores divided by how many cores(mean)? Or how is CPU temp measured?

[skunksmash]

Ok, whats the difference anyway..? Individual core vs the average of cores divided by how many cores(mean)? Or how is CPU temp measured?

core temps are always about 10c higher than case temps, but the case temp gives the chips overall heat....cores vary far too much for an accurate reading...

[gurusan]

skunksmash can you post up a pic of coretemp under load.

btw the test done at the previous posted review measured coretemps. IHS/tcase doesn't mean much imo.

[skunksmash]

skunksmash can you post up a pic of coretemp under load.

btw the test done at the previous posted review measured coretemps. IHS/tcase doesn't mean much imo.

yep no worries.... i'll run a test for a good hour or two & chuck it up.

well we know that IHS temps are always around 10c less than the cores average, so even using case temp, its just as accurate.

[Nelly]

This is what needs to be stocked

http://www.prolimatech.com/products/megashadow.html (http://www.prolimatech.com/products/megashadow.html)

Mega Shadow Features

Black nickle plated to preserve top quality.

Minimal air resistance between fins allowing best balance between noise and performance in range of 800-1200RPM. For all out performance, fan RPM at 1600 or above is recommended.

Heatpipes are lined up in a straight line to prevent air back draft allowing air to easily pass through the heatsink body.

Wide fins with mathematically calculated thickness to maximize best air-to-surface cooling rate.
Uniquely designed, easy-to-install retention mechanism to increase cooling ability.

Supports Intel Socket 775, 1136, and the new 1156.Includes two sets of fan clips for a duo-fan (push-pull) set up.
http://ar3s.fileave.com/megashadow.jpg

[RawZ]

This is what needs to be stocked

http://www.prolimatech.com/products/megashadow.html (http://www.prolimatech.com/products/megashadow.html)

Mega Shadow Features

Black nickle plated to preserve top quality.
Minimal air resistance between fins allowing best balance between noise and performance in range of 800-1200RPM. For all out performance, fan RPM at 1600 or above is recommended.
Heatpipes are lined up in a straight line to prevent air back draft allowing air to easily pass through the heatsink body.
Wide fins with mathematically calculated thickness to maximize best air-to-surface cooling rate.
Uniquely designed, easy-to-install retention mechanism to increase cooling ability.
Supports Intel Socket 775, 1136, and the new 1156.Includes two sets of fan clips for a duo-fan (push-pull) set up.

http://ar3s.fileave.com/megashadow.jpg
:gpost::gpost::gpost:

[Nelly]

Most of Thermalright's design team left & setup/joined Prolimatech, whether its true or not who knows, but it sure as **** has alot of the traits of the Ultra Xtreme. ;)

[topdog]

Here's a comparison between my old zalman cooler versus the megahalems, notice the voltage is also higher

Zalman 9500
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/scoobytopdog/95535-1.jpg

Megahalems
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/scoobytopdog/Phenom96530-1.jpg

Under load @ 3933 Mhz at a nice 41C
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/scoobytopdog/prime-1.jpg

[Kelvin_C-J]

Under load at a nice 41C

Man, That is insane! The best I could get with my 120A and E8400 @ 3.8ghz 1.275V was 60 C!

Have you got a push and pull config, or just one fan?

[topdog]

Just one fan, see pic at http://forum.novatech.co.uk/showpost.php?p=166717&postcount=32

[gurusan]

Kelvin comparing intel/amd temps is quite difficult as they use different methods (and locations) to measure temperature.

But yes those are quite impressive temps. Too bad you didn't compare it to the amazing Arctic Freezer 7 as the Megahelems surely would have been owned :p

[I3R0K3N7FEET]

Here's a comparison between my old zalman cooler versus the megahalems, notice the voltage is also higher

Zalman 9500
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/scoobytopdog/95535-1.jpg

Megahalems
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/scoobytopdog/Phenom96530-1.jpg

Under load at a nice 41C
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/scoobytopdog/prime-1.jpg


i want one!! im sure i could get 4ghz+ stable :O

[Kelvin_C-J]

Kelvin comparing intel/amd temps is quite difficult as they use different methods (and locations) to measure temperature.

But yes those are quite impressive temps. Too bad you didn't compare it to the amazing Arctic Freezer 7 as the Megahelems surely would have been owned :p


Ok cheers gurusan for the information.

You've helped me alot in the past few days!

[Nelly]

Just one fan, see pic at http://forum.novatech.co.uk/showpost.php?p=166717&postcount=32Hey topdog, if you put the fan on the side facing the ram, can you still install your ram . . . ??

I'm guessing ram with tall fin/heatsinks such as the G.Skill Ripjaws or Corsair Dominators would be too tall for a fan placement that side?

[Sublios_Pixelus]

rant.....

you know that most online retailers would do the exact same do you not, actually I can't think of any these days that would do a swap maybe a few years ago but not these days unfortunately

[kylzer]

Meh wish it was that cool with my i7 :)

[gatecrasherlok]

This is what needs to be stocked

http://www.prolimatech.com/products/megashadow.html (http://www.prolimatech.com/products/megashadow.html)

Mega Shadow Features

Black nickle plated to preserve top quality.
Minimal air resistance between fins allowing best balance between noise and performance in range of 800-1200RPM. For all out performance, fan RPM at 1600 or above is recommended.
Heatpipes are lined up in a straight line to prevent air back draft allowing air to easily pass through the heatsink body.
Wide fins with mathematically calculated thickness to maximize best air-to-surface cooling rate.
Uniquely designed, easy-to-install retention mechanism to increase cooling ability.
Supports Intel Socket 775, 1136, and the new 1156.Includes two sets of fan clips for a duo-fan (push-pull) set up.

http://ar3s.fileave.com/megashadow.jpg

Just what I've been asking too. I'll jump all over that if nova would get em in :)

[Helios1234]

I so want one but I'm looking forward to the new Noctua offering which should be out soon ;).

[I3R0K3N7FEET]

i think that spending £50ish + 2 decent fans = £80ish plus the cost we spend on existing coolers = a bit too much.. bah.. tbh i'd get a megahalem if they stocked the AM2 bracket too..

[skunksmash]

http://benchmarkreviews.com/images/reviews/cooling/Best_CPU_Coolers_Q1-2009/q1-09_cpu_cooler_results_vertical_d12sh-12.png

sorry been a little busy......

so, an average ambient of 23c + 22c = 45c load temps on the Megahalem cooler, here's mine with the AC7 pro (& a kick *** fan config) :thumbs:

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/558/62365658.jpg

[gurusan]

nice. obvious proof that anything above an AF7 Pro is a waste of money.

[Nelly]

I was nearly desperate enough to order the Prolimatech Mega Shadow but with shipping added on it came to around £80, then add on import duty then the possibility of Parcel Force charging you around £10 for delivery from Airport your talking a good £100+ :(

German sites are stating an ETA of around 27th October, so I guess thats when it's in stock here, it's currently in Stock in the USA & Austrailia.

Whatevers in stock first i.e. H50+1156 bracket OR Prolimatech Mega Shadow I'll buy.

At least I'll have my rig ready for when I recieve Windows 7 Home Edition. :)