Thermalright's XP-90 was the best of the smaller CPU coolers tested in our last roundup. Not bad for an aluminium cooler - but now there's a copper version, the XP-90C. How does it compared to the previous model and the big brother of them both, the XP-120? We find out, using an Athlon 64 X2 3800+ and a Prescott P4.

Weight is obviously a concern with a copper heatsink. According to Thermalright's website, the original XP-90 weighs 360g and the XP-120 weighs 370g, while the copper XP-90C is a hefty 690g. These figures are all without fans, of course. Despite the extra weight, I'd be confident moving a PC around with this cooler installed. The retaining arms are extremely unlikely to pop off if installed correctly and the load is spread evenly across them. If you're concerned about your cooler being jostled in transit, these coolers are all pretty quick to remove and reinstall if you have a flat-bladed screwdriver handy.



Link: OCAU