The Thermalright IFX-14 is a very impressive cooler visually and performance-wise. I was truly amazed at the size of the cooler from the first moment I saw the box in which it comes in. Basically made from a twin tower design, the IFX-14 is like no other cooler I have seen. Thermalright never seizes to amaze me when it comes to building a first-to-market type of cooler. The IFX-14 besides being made of two twins it is kind of wicked looking as the fins resembles something like flames with their edgy border.
Performance from the IFX-14 is on par with the Ultra-120 from Thermalright as well. At idle we saw little difference in temps from the two. But the Ultra-120 edged it out when it came to the playing of games or running any type of stability test, basically when it came to putting a load on the CPU. But we have to report this was done using two fans in a push pull configuration.
The asking price for the IFX-14 will put it at the top end of this list. At $70, the IFX-14 is probably the most expensive air cooler you will find. But I must also mention this cooler comes in two parts. The IFX-10 side cooler adds to this price point. So, you are getting your money's worth. But then again you will have to add up to $15 or so for a fan for the cooler as well, two if you want maximum performance. The IFX-14 can add up to $100 after all is said and done.
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