Air Cooling heatsink, which one?

big_phil2005

Currently I have the Asus Silent Square but Ive never been truley happy with it, It obviously better than the intel stock, lol

Whats the BEST air cooler that I can get? Im eyeing up the Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme, seems pretty solid in reviews.

surrealX · 08-22-2008, 18:42 | posts: 2,556 | Location: NORCAL

Xigmatek S-1283, OCZ Vendetta 2, Tuniq Tower

tucsonrider · 08-22-2008, 20:04 | posts: 302 | Location: Tucson

It depends on how much money you're willing to spend and time.

The TRUE-120 is great, but out of the box at $56, it won't hold up to other coolers like the Xigmatek HDT-S1283, OCZ V2, or the Core-Contact Freezer which can be had for under $40 out of the box.

Here's a simple break down:
TRUE-120 = $56
Decent Fan = $9 (say a Scythe Flex 1900rpm)
Lapping Kit = $15 (DIY @ Hardware store $6)
Washer mod = free if you have some washers laying around

So that's $80 (excluding shipping for each extra item you ordered) or $70 if you DIY lapping kit and drive to the hardware store. Shipping for everything needed on the TRUE will cost you around an extra $15

So after you got your goods, you have to lap the base and hope you don't mess it up. Once that is done, you use the washer mod to get better mounting pressure.

For $35 (free ship at the 'egg), you can buy a Xig, pull it out of the box, and install it on your CPU. You're done.

Pzykotik · *Last edited by Pzykotik; 08-22-2008 at 21:11.*

What about the Scythe Infinity SCINF-1000? Quiet and cool... Check, http://www.frostytech.com/top5heatsinks.cfm

roguesn1per · 08-22-2008, 21:02 | posts: 9,514 | Location: Aussie Perth WA

Noctua nh-u12p

Forbiden · 08-22-2008, 22:09 | posts: 447

I use the tried and true Thermaltake Big Typhoon. You can find it renamed as the CL-P0310.

I've used this thing in one PC for over 3 years and another for almost 1 year.

Zippit · 08-22-2008, 23:21 | posts: 62 | Location: Here

9700Nt from zalman... ive been using it for a while now, it quite and performs really well.

roguesn1per · 08-23-2008, 02:47 | posts: 9,514 | Location: Aussie Perth WA

Zalman is no good for quads *shakes head*

aircool · 08-23-2008, 13:38 | posts: 13,428 | Location: Devon, In A Little Town.

Quote:

Originally Posted by roguesn1per

Noctua nh-u12p

Got it in one! (dual fans are must IMO).

Quote:

Originally Posted by roguesn1per

Zalman is no good for quads *shakes head*

They're good for stock, but as soon as ambients pick up or you want to push it (overclocking) your best off looking elsewhere.

airblazer · 09-03-2008, 14:09 | posts: 74

Tuniq Tower 120 are a great heatsink as well. No problems with mine.

kapu · 09-03-2008, 14:31 | posts: 3,530 | Location: Poland

Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro is very good and cheap cooler, you should find some reviews on the net.

Its ZERO noise cooling with nice effincy.

MM10X · 09-03-2008, 15:46 | posts: 4,063 | Location: Oakland, CA, US

Quote:

Originally Posted by roguesn1per

Zalman is no good for quads *shakes head*

well, i know someone with a Q6600 and ZM9700 that has it overclocked to 3Ghz fine with low temps

depends on you airflow. anyways if you have good airflow get this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835118019

have the nvidia version on my E8500.

roguesn1per · 09-03-2008, 15:58 | posts: 9,514 | Location: Aussie Perth WA

3 ghz ??

thats not a overclock

....

My q6600 at 3.7 ghz loaded at 75-77 degrees with the zalman..

got a noctua and never gets over 65

Copey · 09-03-2008, 16:42 | posts: 10,646 | Location: U.K

Coolermaster V8 might be worth a look, havent seen any reviews but you might be able to dig something up on google.

cowie · *Last edited by cowie; 09-03-2008 at 21:13.*

i love my BIG BERTHA
Scythe "OROCHI" 10Heat Pipes CPU Cooler
you put a good fan on it,it would rate much higher in reveiws easy install too
you can run a quad with the fan that comes with, its noiseless (if thats your thing).
its kinda big for most cases,but if you have no case.....look no farther
http://www.sharkacomputers.com/scytheorochi.html

weston · 09-03-2008, 23:53 | posts: 2,765 | Location: U.S.

the best is up for grabs really. If you can take a little more noise, the TRUE with two high speed fans is generally regarded as the best. With low speed fans, the S1283 and OCZ vendetta 2 take a little advantage.