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October 2, 2004

· by John Chen

Thermalright XP-90 P4/K8 Heatsink @ Systemcooling

“Thermalright recognized the needs of the latest generations of hot-running processors, and the result of their efforts is a something they call Light ‘N’ Easy. This concept is based on efficiency rather than brute force, and is epitomized by the spidery XP-120. With its aluminum construction, huge surface area, and five heat pipes, the XP-120 is marvelously effective, but in some cases its large size creates compatibility issues. Thermalright’s response to this problem was to introduce the XP-90, which takes its design cues from the Light ‘N’ Easy concept, but in a package substantially smaller than the XP-120.”

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