Recommend an AM2 Cooler for Phenom

[w3bbo]

As above.

Not played with AMD or air cooling for a while so looking for a bit of advice.

Its for a Phenom cpu.

[slypie]

the stock one is fine and pretty quiet (not sure what it's like if you want to overclock the CPU though. I bought a seperate Heatsink because Scan didn't list it coming with one which I'm annoyed about.

[rabbid]

What space/budget do u have to play with?

I havent used these on phenoms (havent tried that cpu yet), but on X2 AM2 and 939, I have used the Akasa 876 and found it to be excellent for the price. (£9)

If you need more 'cooling overflow' around your socket consider the NorthQ or Zalman flower types (£7+)

[staffsMike]

I use a scythe ninja on my X2, great cooling and as it's am2, completly painless to fit.

[Dreaming]

I've heard lots of recommendations about the 'mini ninja' which I assume is the same thing staffsMike is talking about? I'm looking to build an AM2+ system myself soon, you see..

[w3bbo]

The CPU is OEM and I need a cooler for a mobo review I'm doing but as I'm primarily an Intel guy aswell as watercooled, I really need an AMD/Generic air cooler.

[rabbid]

What one did Slypie get?
As I understand he doesnt need it any more.

[staffsMike]

I've heard lots of recommendations about the 'mini ninja' which I assume is the same thing staffsMike is talking about? I'm looking to build an AM2+ system myself soon, you see..

The mini ninja is a low profile version

the mini

the daddy!

the mini is a great cooler for cases like the antec fusion, but if you have the space the stardard ninja is awesome.

[The Fury]

The new Tuniq Towers come with an AM2 clip. Ultra-120 as well.