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Offline falcon23

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WHICH Cpu cooler to get
« on: July 16, 2008, 08:19:14 PM »
OK guys,time for me to get a new CPU cooler,I want a nice one,not that I am going to OC or anything.. :noid


 So opinions wanted...


 1.   http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103026

 2.   http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233003


 I am leaning torwards #1,looks nice and will cool EVERYTHING.. :O

 And the price seems really right...

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Re: WHICH Cpu cooler to get
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Re: WHICH Cpu cooler to get
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2008, 09:34:44 PM »
If you have the space inside the case well regarded for overclocking, the Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme is best I've ever used and better temps then even cheap water cooling kits. Simple to install and very effective. If your using factory clock, factory cooling is good enough.




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Re: WHICH Cpu cooler to get
« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2008, 09:45:00 PM »
Check out 'Blue Orb II'. Its 140mm diameter doesnt fit all MBs so check that out but this thing really cools!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835106069
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Re: WHICH Cpu cooler to get
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2008, 09:53:48 PM »
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/cpu-cooler-charts,1967.html

Tomshardware 4 part review of CPU coolers.  Rates cooling effectiveness and installation difficulty.

Review of the Xigamatek HDT S1283 got choice for lower cost cooloer.  Here's the direct review link:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/cpu-cooler-charts,1967-2.html

No review of that Cooler master.
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Re: WHICH Cpu cooler to get
« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2008, 09:59:57 PM »
I use the Arctic Freezer 7.  Install was very easy and cools pretty good for the price.  I run a mild overclock of my E6400 at 2.66ghz and my cores are upper 40's and lower 50's on load (ambient 75-77F).  Arctic Silver 5 is a must.  The Freezer 7 is fairly large and it does touch my northbridge heatsink.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134
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Re: WHICH Cpu cooler to get
« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2008, 02:22:57 AM »
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Re: WHICH Cpu cooler to get
« Reply #7 on: July 17, 2008, 07:48:45 AM »
Quote from: Getback on July 17, 2008, 02:22:57 AM
Both of those are Heatsinks only.
#1 Can work as a passive cooler or you can use fans
#2 comes with a fan, see pictures.
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Re: WHICH Cpu cooler to get
« Reply #8 on: July 17, 2008, 11:05:27 AM »
I'd go with the Xigmatek HDT S1283. I like the large area it covers and the vertical mounting which should help it collect more airflow, (IMHO). The article at Anand's says good things about it also.  You'll just have to make sure it will fit in your case, or run with the side panel off.

One of the comments on the newegg page also said this:

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If you buy this for an Intel CPU get the metal back plate Newegg sells for it. A much more secure way to mount it. I just wish they would have just included it with the cooler and charged a few extra bucks. I just happened to find the backplate by chance while assembling the order. Newegg probably should put a link on the page this cooler is on so it would be easier to find.
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The only thing that might turn some people off is the fan noise. Anand's said it was a bit noisy. If you're sensitive about that then it might not be the choice, and in that case I'd go looking for other similar type coolers. Personally I'm not that impressed with the other cooler you looked at on newegg myself. I prefer vertical coolers over horizontal ones. They tend to catch more of the airflow in the case.



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Re: WHICH Cpu cooler to get
« Reply #9 on: July 17, 2008, 12:36:57 PM »
Quote from: falcon23 on July 16, 2008, 08:19:14 PM
OK guys,time for me to get a new CPU cooler,I want a nice one,not that I am going to OC or anything.. :noid


 So opinions wanted...


 1.   http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103026

 2.   http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233003


 I am leaning torwards #1,looks nice and will cool EVERYTHING.. :O

 And the price seems really right...

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I've got the Xigamatek HDT S1283 in my machine and it works great and the fan is really quiet. 


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Re: WHICH Cpu cooler to get
« Reply #10 on: July 17, 2008, 04:47:50 PM »
Quote from: Fulmar on July 17, 2008, 07:48:45 AM
#1 Can work as a passive cooler or you can use fans
#2 comes with a fan, see pictures.

It was 3:00 a.m. in the morning give me a break.  :D

I read that the s1283 is a pretty good cooler. Saw that in Tomshardware.com. I think someone posted the link here.
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Re: WHICH Cpu cooler to get
« Reply #11 on: July 17, 2008, 05:25:34 PM »
Quote from: Getback on July 17, 2008, 04:47:50 PM
I read that the s1283 is a pretty good cooler. Saw that in Tomshardware.com. I think someone posted the link here.
I wonder who?
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Re: WHICH Cpu cooler to get
« Reply #12 on: July 17, 2008, 07:08:52 PM »
LOL fulmar..

 I was going to post to getback at 6am this morning and correct him :D,but had to get off to work..
What I like about the horizontal one is that it will cover Northbridge,probably southbridge as well,and also blow down on my Video card..

 I have a few days to make a decision,so any further info is apprciated...

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Re: WHICH Cpu cooler to get
« Reply #13 on: July 17, 2008, 11:31:50 PM »
Quote from: Fulmar on July 17, 2008, 05:25:34 PM
I wonder who?

Hey, I read about it a work. err slow day. :uhoh

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Re: WHICH Cpu cooler to get
« Reply #14 on: July 18, 2008, 04:06:54 PM »
For all things related to CPU heatsink reviews, you really need to go to:

http://www.frostytech.com/

They are one of the few sites that have a repeatable testing methodology, and they keep track of noise output too.

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