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Performance
Both heatsinks performed very well as compared
to personal experience with other heatsinks. Performance of a heatsink is
difficult to judge. Do you base your opinion on how cool you CPU stays?
What about the noise factor? Then again, there is price?
Temperature
- Tundra 2 - The test bed was kept at a cool temp of 115° F/46° C
- Avalanche - The test bed was kept at a cool temp of 113° F/ 41° C
*Comment - To my surprise the (aluminum w/
copper core) Avalanche beat the Tundra 2 in this test. This could be the result
of removing the thermal pad and using thermal grease instead. Ambient temperature
stayed relatively close for both tests.
Noise Factor
- Tundra 2 and Avalanche - Neither heatsink was
audibly louder than the other and barely distinguishable above the other 6 80mm
fans in my current case.
The fans ran around 4600 RPM.
Price
- Prices are reasonable for these
heatsinks. Prices appeared to settle between $22 for the Avalanche and $40 for
the Tundra 2. The price on the Tundra is a touch high, but you may be able
to find it elsewhere at a more reasonable price.
Pros and Cons
-Reasonably quiet
-Effective cooling
-Long power cable
-Heat transfer grease supplied (Tundra 2)
Cons
-Easier mounting clip
-Heat transfer pad on Avalanche
Both of these heatsinks are highly recommended.
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