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The northbridge chip, also known as the memory controller hub. is responsible for keeping the CPU, RAM, graphics processors and other motherboard components talking to each other and doing their job. On gaming systems and other computers that require lots of high powered processing, these chips generate heat on a level of that produced by the CPU itself. In an over-clocked system, stability is absolutely vital and every option must be considered to maintain maximum performance.
Like a CPU cooler, the Xigmatek Porter N881 is designed to remove potentially damaging heat away from the chip. Xigmatek technology includes the single, large, pure copper aluminum heatpipe which employs HDT, or heatpipe direct touch, to dispense with the heatspreader and thermal plate by putting the heatpipe directly in contact with the chip for optimal thermal transference. The heat is whisked to the aluminum cooling fins, which are offset from the base to provide clearance for other components and coolers.
The user's choice of an 80mm fan can be installed at their option for additional cooling or to improve airflow. The Porter N881 utilizes the same vibration reduction technology and easy installation people have come to expect from Xigmatek.
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
Pros: It does what it's supposed to do.
Cons: It's kind of big and can interfere with certain cpu coolers.
Other Thoughts: To the guy who said that it was a con that the heatsink wouldn't fit on his GIGABYTE GA-EP45C-DS3R board....That board is a P45 board, and that chipset is *not* listed as one of the supported chipsets under the product specs. I hardly think that it's fair to rate something poorly because it won't fit onto something it wasn't made to fit on, and doesn't claim to fit on...
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Super Cool Cooler
Reviewed By: Cool Xiggy Fan (pun) on 9/30/2008
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Looks like a "mini Me" version of My S-1283; The HDT technology puts the heatpipe in direct contact with the NB IC; (really needed for the blazing hot Nvid1@ MoBos) I combined mine with a variable speed 80mm fan, but, for "normal" NB temperature output, I don't think you'd even need that!
Cons: None, no gripes whatsoever! People say it's fiddly to install?! Be smart, use the extra insulating washers and nuts (Xigmatek are thoughtful enough to provide plenty of mounting hardware) and secure the passthrough bolts to your board! -there's your "third set of hands! After that, installation is a mere few turns of the provided allen key
Other Thoughts: I'd definitely buy another (or any other Xigmatek product)! Great quality, great cooling, even better Customer service- I'm so impressed I'm about to buy a Battle Axe VGA cooler too. I guess I need a Xigmatek sticker on my case! LOL
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Tech Level: average - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: The mounts are not easy to attach. I had to rotate the unit 90 degrees compared to my S1283 CPU cooler because the copper pipes were in the way of the screws that go through the motherboard. Thank goodness I have a junk videocard that doesn't stick out any farther than the board itself or it wouldn't have fit at all.
Cons: This didn't cool my computer even 1 degree celcius. I have remounted it 4 times with various pastes including arctic silver. I should probably put the original copper heatsink back on my northbridge, but I want this thing to work so bad I refuse. I have an 80mm fan attached and it is STILL the same temp as before.
Other Thoughts: Whatever.
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Cool product
Reviewed By: ralphbou on 12/4/2009
Tech Level: average - Ownership: less than 1 day
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Run a degree or two above room temp without a fan on my ASUS M3N78-VM
Cons: need a one piece braket
Other Thoughts: The offset design made it possible to fit next to my Scythe Mugen2 with about one inch gap
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XIGMATEK northbridge cooler
Reviewed By: gabe on 10/7/2009
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Very nice cooler, very well made , u can actually see that it is an quality product.The box contains all the accesories u need for the instalation.
Cons: Well , it is not cheap, 25$ plus 5 $shipping (BTW NEWEGG now i understand what 3 days shipping is :when u place the order tuesday then u are not going to have it friday, u have to place the order monday to have it friday.....ok)is 30 $ , only 3 $ cheaper than the local retail strore
Other Thoughts: Actually i would suggest XIGMATEK TO INCLUDE A PLATE for the back of the motherboard for safer instalation, because your motherboard is going to bend when u are tighten even just a litle bit to much those screws .....
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Dimensions: 127.8(W) x 80(H) x 48.9(D)mm Weight: 150g
Features
Features
H.D.T. (Heat-pipe direct touch) technology. Special fin shape design High performance heat-pipe. Light weight.
Introduction
The northbridge chip, also known as the memory controller hub. is responsible for keeping the CPU, RAM, graphics processors and other motherboard components talking to each other and doing their job. On gaming systems and other computers that require lots of high powered processing, these chips generate heat on a level of that produced by the CPU itself. In an over-clocked system, stability is absolutely vital and every option must be considered to maintain maximum performance.
Like a CPU cooler, the Xigmatek Porter N881 is designed to remove potentially damaging heat away from the chip. Xigmatek technology includes the single, large, pure copper aluminum heatpipe which employs HDT, or heatpipe direct touch, to dispense with the heatspreader and thermal plate by putting the heatpipe directly in contact with the chip for optimal thermal transference. The heat is whisked to the aluminum cooling fins, which are offset from the base to provide clearance for other components and coolers.
The user's choice of an 80mm fan can be installed at their option for additional cooling or to improve airflow. The Porter N881 utilizes the same vibration reduction technology and easy installation people have come to expect from Xigmatek.
Highlights
Superior Heat Dissipation The XIGMATEK PTR-N881 features H.D.T. (Heatpipe Direct Touch) technology for efficient heat conduction, plus high-density aluminum fins for maximum heat dissipation. The unit also provides an option to add an additional 80mm fan for the best possible cooling performance!
Easy Installation With a multi-application design, the XIGMATEK PTR-N881 provides user-friendliness and convenience for quick installation.
Reviewed By: Blah on 2/10/2009
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
