CPU Cooler recommendation

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03-10-2006, 11:34 PM
803hart

CPU Cooler recommendation

Iv desided to change my CPU cooler to an aftermarket HSF and was wondering which HSF would be suitable for my setup.

<<<<<<< click My System for specs

CPU temp: 40 ºC (idle) Around 52 ºC (Load)

Would the Zalman CNPS9500 LED fit in a Coolermaster Centurion 5 case wiv a ASrock ConRoe 945G-DVI MOBO. If not, ne recomendations.... thanks
04-10-2006, 08:22 AM
amjedm

Quote:

Originally Posted by 803hart

Iv desided to change my CPU cooler to an aftermarket HSF and was wondering which HSF would be suitable for my setup.

<<<<<<< click My System for specs

CPU temp: 40 ºC (idle) Around 52 ºC (Load)

Would the Zalman CNPS9500 LED fit in a Coolermaster Centurion 5 case wiv a ASrock ConRoe 945G-DVI MOBO. If not, ne recomendations.... thanks

If you're open to suggestions, then a Ninja over the 9500 any day.

New version is due out very soon which is AM2 compatible. Old one is out of stock in most places I think.
04-10-2006, 08:47 AM
abeacock

You could also consider the Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro - CustomPC rave about it:
http://www.custompc.co.uk/custompc/l...zer-7-pro.html

I have one in my new Core2Duo and it's doing a fine job.
04-10-2006, 06:45 PM
Listy2021

I'll go one better than that. Get a Freezer 7 Pro, take the fan off and mount a Sharkoon Silent Eagle 1000 120mm fan on it with cable ties / sewing elastic... the result = 13dB quieter and just as good cooling (both items are available cheap at Scan BTW).
04-10-2006, 07:07 PM
Barrichello

Quote:

Originally Posted by abeacock

You could also consider the Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro - CustomPC rave about it:
http://www.custompc.co.uk/custompc/l...zer-7-pro.html

I have one in my new Core2Duo and it's doing a fine job.

Yeah i will def get one of these for my Core2Duo which i will hopefully get soon. Seems to be alot better than the stock HSF
04-10-2006, 07:35 PM
RavenNight

Big fan of my Zalman CNPS9500LED, the zalman site gives great pics and diagrams of how big your case needs to be.
05-10-2006, 08:30 AM
Samadhi

Just ordered myself one of these: Scythe Infinity .

More expensive than the Arctic Cooler and significantly larger, but my objective was more about reducing noise than allowing overclocking. (Although it will allow me a lot of headroom to overclock!) Check these reviews: Freezer PRO 7 vs. Scythe Infinity or perhaps even a Thermalright Ultra-120 . Or hang around for another few weeks and pick up the new Scythe Ninja Plus .

Good luck!
05-10-2006, 08:40 AM
amjedm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Listy2021

I'll go one better than that. Get a Freezer 7 Pro, take the fan off and mount a Sharkoon Silent Eagle 1000 120mm fan on it with cable ties / sewing elastic... the result = 13dB quieter and just as good cooling (both items are available cheap at Scan BTW).

Any pics?
05-10-2006, 10:39 AM
chrisg22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samadhi

Just ordered myself one of these: Scythe Infinity .

More expensive than the Arctic Cooler and significantly larger, but my objective was more about reducing noise than allowing overclocking. (Although it will allow me a lot of headroom to overclock!) Check these reviews: Freezer PRO 7 vs. Scythe Infinity or perhaps even a Thermalright Ultra-120 . Or hang around for another few weeks and pick up the new Scythe Ninja Plus .

Good luck!

I agree with Samadhi, the Infinity is a fantastic cooler, its on the LARGE:http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/5...0723ng7.th.jpg
size but it does a fantastic job.
05-10-2006, 11:11 AM
amjedm

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisg22

I agree with Samadhi, the Infinity is a fantastic cooler, its on the large size but it does a fantastic job.

Please can you edit the link. It's not working. Ta.
05-10-2006, 01:51 PM
Samadhi

Courtesy of Samadhi's Link Fixing Services: Link

BTW, got an e-mail from Vadim saying they are expecting stock in 2-3 days... :mrgreen:
05-10-2006, 02:56 PM
Clunk

have a look at the thermalright s1-128 as well, its not got the looks of the scythe ones, but it cools great and it also cools the area round the cpu.
05-10-2006, 04:05 PM
[-Stash-]

I've got an infinity myself. I would have bought a Ninja Plus (as apparently they're better with low air flow) but I'm pleasantly surprised how easy the infinity was t install (S939) over the Ninja.
05-10-2006, 04:09 PM
Rack

Scythe Mine is a fav of mine, I had the Tuniq Tower, best cooler I've ever had until I went to H2O, and this is exactly the same. really good idea havign the fan in the middle, works really well.