Xigmatek Dark Knight SD-1283 Night Hawk Edition CPU Cooler Review

1. Introduction2. Packaging and Bundle3. Xigmatek Dark Knight Night Hawk Edition CPU Cooler4. Installation5. Testing Methodology and Performance6. Acoustical Performance7. Closing Thoughts8. View All Pages

Today we are looking at the Night Hawk Edition of the Dark Knight cooler, set to bolster Xigmateks' ever expanding product portfolio. Xigmatek produce many chassis designs alongside a range of power supplies. They are well known for their CPU coolers such as the Xigmatek Venus XP-SD1266 which we reviewed in March.

Xigmatek have always attempted to incorporate the latest technologies into their CPU coolers, and have proven successful with the Direct Touch Heat-Pipes (H.D.T) design.

The Xigmatek Dark Knight: Night Hawk Edition has three 8mm heatpipes. They have also recently adopted a ceramic coating to further enhance thermal dissipation.

Specifications:

Product Name: Dark Knight-S1283W Night Hawk

• Product Number: CAC-SXHH3-U07
• Dimensions: 120(W) x 50(D) x 159(H) mm
• Heat Sink:
• Base Material – H.D.T. (Heat-pipes Direct Touch)
• Fin Material: Aluminum Alloy
• Heat-pipes:
• SPEC: Φ8mm
• Quantity: 3 pcs
• Dimension: 120(W) x 120(H) x 25(D) mm

Fan:

• Starting Voltage: > 7V
• Speed: 1000 – 2200 R.P.M.
• Air Flow: 89.45 CFM (Max.)
• Noise Level: 30.1 dBA (Max.)

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