Haven't a clue!! what cpu cooler should I get?

[Pyramus]

Hi guys,

I haven't a clue about coolers and all that crap.

I am building a new pc from scratch and was was wandering what cpu cooler I should get.

I have a P4 3.2ghz 800mhz on a P4C800.

I could take the cpu cooler at of my 2 yr old DELL but that is prob crap, right?

So what should I be looking for in a cpu cooler and what are the ones to go for?

Appreciate it

[cm_uk]

erm you dont wanna take a older cooler and put it on a newer processor lol. erm u could get this:ThermalRight SLK-948U and a YS-Tech FD9325 92mm Fan.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatal...right_120.html
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatal...S_Tech_60.html

[mike_w]

I like my Zalman Flower, but I don't know if anyone has them in stock. Here's a link anyway:

http://www.aria.co.uk/ProductsList.a...lu-Cop-SKTA%29

Mike

Edit: Although there are loads of flowers, here's the one I have:

http://www.dabs.com/uk/productView.htm?quicklinx=25DJ

I think this is the best one according to Zalman's website:

http://www.dabs.com/uk/productView.htm?quicklinx=25DG

[shredisn@tdead]

I've got 2 Zalman 7000s (Cu). If I was to buy again, I'd still buy a Zalman 7000 but the AlCu variety as it's just as good, lighter, and cheaper!

And I'd buy it from here, OEM for 19+VAT and FREE shipping!!!
http://www.extremecooling.co.uk/s/category?category=402

What are you waiting for?

[DsW]

Another vote for the Zalman CNPS7000A-AlCu.
Fits my P4P800 / Sonata perfectly and is v. quiet!

cheers,
dave

[matt_hobson]

Hey, i assume that as u are new to it all (like me) then you won't be overclocking??

If so then you don't need a cooler - the heatsink and fan that come with the CPU should be more than adequate.

Matt

[Pyramus]

cool, thanks

[daniel_owen_uk]

erm you dont wanna take a older cooler and put it on a newer processor lol. erm u could get this:ThermalRight SLK-948U and a YS-Tech FD9325 92mm Fan.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatal...right_120.html
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatal...S_Tech_60.html

Have to agree accept but it from tekheads instead