CPU Cooler

Bow · Jan 15, 2010

I want to go back to air cooling. I am not sure what to get, I want to move a lot of air with low noise in a full tower case. Thinking Zalman but not sure what one to get.....looking for around $50-$60.

MRCL · Jan 15, 2010

I'm having the same idea, I'm most probably getting a Megahalems. Is a bit on the expensive site, may barely fit into your budget... but the performance speaks for itself.

Of course, Xigmateks and TRUEs are still top dogs, too.

oshimaida · Jan 15, 2010

Read all the reviews on the new Noctua Nh-d14 cooler-everything is in the box,fans,tim,fittings for amd and intel it is awesome.
It IS big- you can checkout with Nocta if it will fit your case, there is also a motherboard check list on their site too.
Just did all this and went and bought one.
It initially looks expensive but if you break the cost down and exclude that cost from the initial purchase price it is very very reasonable.
megalhalems etc dont inc.fans
You aso get a hell of a warranty
Recommened

SoulTribunal · Jan 15, 2010

ZeroTherm Nirvana. Zalman CNPS9900 or Zalman FLEX with a Coolermaster R4 Fan.

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assaulter_99 · Jan 15, 2010

Or you could get the scyhte mugen 2, its cheap, $40. Or check the Xigmatek Dark knight or the thor's hammer, its cheap also. Noctua's are bad ass, but they cost a lot too.

MRCL · Jan 15, 2010

assaulter_99 said:
Or you could get the scyhte mugen 2, its cheap, $40. Or check the Xigmatek Dark knight or the thor's hammer, its cheap also. Noctua's are bad ass, but they cost a lot too.

Thors Hammer is a bit overpriced imho for the performance it delivers. Its huge, its massive, its heavy but its not that huge massive better than say the S1283.

Fourstaff · Jan 15, 2010

http://www.frostytech.com/

Look it up yourself, I am not good at this field.

werez · Jan 15, 2010

SoulTribunal said:
ZeroTherm Nirvana. Zalman CNPS9900 or Zalman FLEX with a Coolermaster R4 Fan.

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The Nirvana is not that good , i was pleased when i purchased it , but in time i realized that there are cheaper coolers that outperform this one . The only thing that keeps it on top of my cpu is the fact it's really sexy looking

MUGEN II is really good , but it`s kinda massive . Megahalems is perfect but a little pricey .
The only thing i can recommend you is to stay away from Zalman If you plan on massive overclocking . The only cooler that would do it`s job would be the Zalman CNPS10X , but again it's overpriced .

ThermoLab BARAM maybe ?

SoulTribunal · Jan 15, 2010

werez said:
The Nirvana is not that good , i was pleased when i purchased it , but in time i realized that there are cheaper coolers that outperform this one . The only thing that keeps it on top of my cpu is the fact it's really sexy looking

MUGEN II is really good , but it`s kinda massive . Megahalems is perfect but a little pricey .
The only thing i can recommend you is to stay away from Zalman If you plan on massive overclocking . The only cooler that would do it`s job would be the Zalman CNPS10X , but again it's overpriced .

ThermoLab BARAM maybe ?

Yeah but its quiet as all hell. Mine cools a 965BE

And I wouldn't change it for the world.
Besides their contact surface and how well its machined sells me everytime.

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Depth · Jan 15, 2010

SoulTribunal said:
Zalman CNPS9900

Does wonders on my i7

Bo_Fox · Jan 15, 2010

I got a Xigmatek Red Scorpion for my younger brother. It's not too big, has a 120mm white LED black/orange fan, 3 direct-touch 8mm heatpipes, and is easy to mount. It's also cheaper than Dark Knight.

Bow · Jan 15, 2010

Depth said:
Does wonders on my i7

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a367/Unit420/DSC00205.jpg

I like the looks of this one. I am not going to overclock above my current 3.0ghz but I am going to start crunching and or folding with it.

SoulTribunal · Jan 15, 2010

Ahhh pictures like that make me miss my CNPS9900. It was just a little too damn big for my Elite 310 Case though

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Depth · Jan 15, 2010

Yeah, that thing is a beast. I had to remove the rear fan, it didn't push enough air and literally blocked the Zalman :laugh:

Fell by 2 degrees Celsius when I removed it.

I love the way it complements the components

JrRacinFan · Jan 15, 2010

Right now IMO, the Baram and the TRUE are the best in what you get with air cooling.

Bo_Fox · Jan 15, 2010

If money isn't an object, I'd go for an IFX-14 or that new Noctua one with 140mm fan (if the Noctua one isn't too big). Those super-coolers perform so well even with just one fan at absolute silence.

TIGR · Jan 15, 2010

If bang for buck is a priority at all, you really can't beat the Xigmatek S1283.

theonedub · Jan 15, 2010

MRCL said:
I'm having the same idea, I'm most probably getting a Megahalems. Is a bit on the expensive site, may barely fit into your budget... but the performance speaks for itself.

Of course, Xigmateks and TRUEs are still top dogs, too.

I've got a Megahalems on the way

I think that the Xig Dark Knight has performed extremely well on my OCed i7. @ 3.51ghz with HT on, the DK keeps it under 56C 80% of the time, and never over 60C yet (thats 100% load WCG).

MKmods · Jan 15, 2010

I saw this on sale
http://www.svc.com/u120e-rt-775.html

I was gonna get one but it wasent for AM3

Charper2013 · Jan 15, 2010

Im suprised noone has recommended a Megahalem.

theonedub · Jan 15, 2010

Charper2013 said:
Im suprised noone has recommended a Megahalem.

The first response did (which I quoted 2 posts above), you're being sarcastic right?

Charper2013 · Jan 15, 2010

theonedub said:
The first response did (which I quoted 2 posts above), you're being sarcastic right?

Well I saw that. Yes you just said that you have one on the way. :nutkick:

. I didnt see anything that said '' GET THIS ITS L33T ''

MRCL · Jan 16, 2010

Charper2013 said:
Well I saw that. Yes you just said that you have one on the way. . I didnt see anything that said '' GET THIS ITS L33T ''

Liar, you know exactly that my first answer did contain '' GET THIS ITS L33T '', just not visible to the untrained eye :laugh:

Kantastic · Jan 16, 2010

You should try the Thermalright Venomous X, it's supposedly very good, NH-D14 good.

LagunaX · Jan 16, 2010

For budget - Mugen 2 or Hyper 212 or hdt-1283.
For best - Megahalems, that new Noctua, or Venomous X.

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