Xigmatek Desktop Computer Heatsink Cooling Fan

Decided to buy this heatsink because of the low price. Definately worth every penny. Temps went from about ~68°C with a stock cooler when idle to a whopping and measly 25°C at idle with the SD1283. Only issues I truly had was installation but this was the first time I ever have installed an aftermarket cooler. I had to remove my whole motherboard out due to there not being enough clearance for my hand to properly tighten the mounting thumb screws. Either way, I doubt installation of such a massive cooler was meant to be as simple as pushing down a latch with stock coolers. Other issue was the instructions. I had to do a lot of glancing over and backtracking on the manual due to its vague explanations and pictures. Either way, for a first timer, this is definitely the way to go. It took me about an hour and a half to install. In the end, the only true thing I have to complain about is that I purchased the product for $30 and 2 days later when it arrives, the price goes down to $22? Come on man.

I want to love the Xigmatek, but I never had a chance to try it out. When I got my order it was missing all of the mounting hardware for AM3. I emailed support and it took them 7 days on top of 2 just to reply "we are gathering your parts". by this time i had already returned it to amazon and ended up getting a coolermaster.on a sidenote: amazon has great support!

Lucky for me being the fact this CPU works for multiple sockets certain parts were missing but not for my socket. Only thing that was somewhat important that was missing was the Wrench they give you for securing it to the Motherboard. Ill have to use my own which will be bigger and more cumbersome. Need to make sure products ship with all parts.

pros: keeps cpu cool as compared to stock heatsink.cons: installing the fan was a bit tricky or a hassle since its not a screw on. not really that quiet.