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Nexus XiR-3500 Copper Ed. CPU Cooler Author: Chris Ram SUMMARY: Using our trusted T.E.C.C. testing methods, we compare Nexus’ XiR-3500 CPU Cooler to all our previously tested coolers. Editor: Steve Dougherty Category: Casing & Cooling Published: 2nd May 2008 Manufacturer: Nexus Our Rating: 84% Rate our Content Now! Introduction Recently I took the Nexus XiR-2300 for a spin and found it to be a very good CPU cooler. Actually, it was the second best we have tested thus far. Today we are going to take the sibling of the XiR-2300 for a spin, the XiR-3500; an all copper cooler that uses the same design. Between testing the two Nexus coolers I wanted to find Nexus’ secret; how they were getting the performance out of the XiR Series with such a conventional design. After a little digging I found the secret, a technology called SkiveTek, and it is exclusive to Nexus. Here is what they had to say:- SkiveTek® is one of the worlds most advanced technologies. This concept permits the production of heat sinks with a precise and super fine detail previously considered impossible. SkiveTek® represents a process of shaping materials to produce lightweight, high fin density thermal solutions. Base plate and fins are constructed out of one piece of pure aluminum/copper by cutting the material in thin layers, bending the fins in place. No bonding, welding, soldering or adhesive is involved; the joint between fin and base is continuous aluminum/copper. We already know what ShiveTek has done for the XiR-2300 aluminum cooler, so now it is time to see what happens when you pair the technology with copper. Page 1 of 7 Quick Navigation - Jump To Page Page 1 [Introduction] Page 2 [Specifications, Availability and Pricing] Page 3 [Packaging] Page 4 [The Cooler] Page 5 [Accessories and Documentation] Page 6 [Testing Results] Page 7 [Final Thoughts] Talk about "Nexus XiR-3500 Copper Ed. CPU Cooler" in our forum!