Thermalright Venomous-X

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

1
Average:

0
Bad:

1

Pros:

Build Quality.
Performance.
Pressure System.

Cons:

Expensive.
Fan Not Included.

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Last revision on January 23, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Build Quality
Performance
Pressure System
Dual Fan Solution
4 Fan Clips Included
Great overall package
Pretty well built

Reviewers Didn't Like

Expensive
Fan Not Included
Intel Only
No AMD package
Few cosmetic issues
Fiddly mounting system

Expert reviews and ratings

There really isn’t anything simple you can do to improve cooler performance. Most of the issues are in the engineering of the base, from the heat pipes to the contact surface. In the case of all of our test coolers, a better fan can and has...

By FutureLooks on May 23, 2010

100

High performance cooling has come a long way over the years, so much in fact that it is hard to tell a difference from one cooler to another from performance numbers alone. Heatsink installation went incredibly smooth and while the new retention...

By Ninjalane on April 22, 2010

The last twelve months have seen a number of innovative heat sinks from the various manufacturers, all boasting extremely high performance figures, yet to the main stream buyer, there doesn't seem to be too much to differentiate them all. To many...

By Clunk.org UK on February 07, 2010

It’s tough at the top; a phrase that applies as much heatsinks and computer components as any other field. Following up on a product as dominant as the TRUE was always going to be tough, especially considering the high quality competition...

By Bit-tech.net on January 24, 2010

Thermalright has done it again by releasing another TRUE120 type CPU Cooler but with a performance level outmatching all the previous revisions. Of course beating a CPU Cooler like the NH-D14 is not an easy task and so managing to match...

By Real World Labs on August 04, 2010

Taken as a whole we enjoyed working with the Thermalright Venomous-X due to the fact that it offers excellent performance coupled with an almost idiot-proof installation procedure. It may not be a perfect fit for all people and every situation but it...

By Hardware Canucks on May 12, 2010

Better than previous TRUE heatsinks, the Thermalright Venomous-X receives a polished nickel finish on the contact base and removes the need for lapping. The extremely high-pressure mounting system paired to the flat polished contact surface means that a...

By Benchmark Reviews on March 12, 2010

Thermalright had been quiet for a while but their new foray on the expanding CPU cooler market has left us with the fearsome Venomous X. Performance wise, it delivers exactly what we expect from Thermalright. The only cooler that manages to...

By Vortez on March 05, 2010

With the Venomous-X, Thermalright brings a very good cooler to the market. It's diverse, will mount on pretty much any Intel processor and definitely is capable of dealing with a hot and sweaty processor alright! We feel the Venomous-X is a good...

By Guru of 3D on March 01, 2010

The Venomous X is a solid performer. If your setup can not accommodate the NH-D14 the Venomous X should be at the top of your short list....

By Legit Reviews on February 19, 2010

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