Windows 7 - I want a new Heatsink any thoughts before I buy?

Solarstarshines · 07-26-2011

Hello ,My fellow members I was bored and browsing through heatsinks

I think this is a really nice one but not sure if it would fit my case

COOLERMASTER ELITE 371

Anyhow I have this in mind but would love to hear your thoughts on this

FRYS.com*|*THERMALTAKE

http://www.frys.com/product/5204017?...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG

also i am waiting to purchase BDchips hopefully soon can't wait to hear from you guys

Beta · 07-26-2011

I like the corsair H70. It works great. The cheaper model is the H50.

Magron · 07-26-2011

Yes. I have the Corsair H50. does a great job and keeps the CPU heat almost entirely out of the case and doesn't have any fit or blocking issues.
I did some 'work' on the back of my case with a drill to open up more venting..the radiator is a little bigger than the standard 120cm fan cutout. It was worth it. Dropped the temp another 8 degrees F
2 fans in a push/pull config dropped another 12 degrees

Overclocked cpu idles at 100 F and didnt get over 148 the other day when it was 90 in here and BOINC was going full bore.

essenbe · 07-26-2011

Solarstarshines, I am not familar with the cooler Master HSF you mentioned, but am sure if the Thermaltake Frio will fit in your case, most any HSF will fit. Fry's dosent show any detailed info that I could find. The Frio is 165mm tall (6.7" approx.). That is one of the larger ones you will find. Everyone has their opinions as to which ones are best, but you are going to be the one to decide. Just do your homework before you do.

pparks1 · 07-26-2011

Why do you want a different cooler? Do you have a heat problem, are you going to begin significant overclocking soon? It's hard to make a recommendation if we aren't aware of the reason for making a change.

Solarstarshines · 07-26-2011

well my current cooler is a hyper 101 it is a cheapy but does the job

I want to change coolers for my up comming procesor that is all and maybe cool the cpu by a few degrees with a better quality one

LiquidSnak · 07-26-2011

Zalman is a brand I trust and recommend. Thermaltake is a good brand, but I haven't used their coolers before.

Solarstarshines · 07-26-2011

Quote: Originally Posted by pparks1

Why do you want a different cooler? Do you have a heat problem, are you going to begin significant overclocking soon? It's hard to make a recommendation if we aren't aware of the reason for making a change.

Im done with overclocking im pushing this chip 3.8ghz i doubt i will be OC'ing the new chip right away but maybe in the future when i learn about iot more about what im useing

Britton30 · 07-26-2011

I have Newegg.com - Enzotech Extreme-X Rev.A 120mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler it allows mounting in different postitions. I have it so the fan blows over my RAM sticks.

Solarstarshines · 07-26-2011

Quote: Originally Posted by Britton30

I have Newegg.com - Enzotech Extreme-X Rev.A 120mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler it allows mounting in different postitions. I have it so the fan blows over my RAM sticks.

That is one Bad A-- Heatsaink i like how it looks and it might work i like copper pipping

Windows 7 - I want a new Heatsink any thoughts before I buy?

I want a new Heatsink any thoughts before I buy? problems?