Additionally, we remounted and retested each heatsink three times.
We displayed the best results for each instead of averaging everything.
We ran the i7-4960X at its default 3.3GHz in addition to an overclocked 4.3GHz configuration.
All tests were conducted using a horizontal motherboard orientation, positioned flat in the Cooler Master HAF XB.
Heatsinks with heatpipes are positioned so they span vertically.
Overclocking the i7-4960X obviously increases the thermal output and Intel’s RTS2011AC cooler hit 75C, up from 66C.
The Archon SB-E X2 (900 RPM) also did well as temperatures increased by 5C to 54C.
