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

[Solarstarshines]

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?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

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

 

[Beta]

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

 

[Magron]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[Solarstarshines]

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]

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]

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

 

[pparks1]

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

My opinion, which isn't shared by that many here, is to wait and see what your new processor does either with the cooler you have or the cooler that it comes with. A few degrees on a CPU may or may not make any tangible difference whatsoever. When overclocking, you have to take extra precautions to ensure that your chip doesn't get too hot...but often without overclocking the stock cooling is perfectly sufficient.

If you have a CPU that can get to 62 degrees, but runs at say 52 at load...it won't really make things any better if you can get it to 48 at load. On the other hand, if under load you hit 65...and with a better cooler you can get 55 degrees...then it's worthwhile.

 

[pparks1]

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

My opinion, which isn't shared by that many here, is to wait and see what your new processor does either with the cooler you have or the cooler that it comes with. A few degrees on a CPU may or may not make any tangible difference whatsoever. When overclocking, you have to take extra precautions to ensure that your chip doesn't get too hot...but often without overclocking the stock cooling is perfectly sufficient.

If you have a CPU that can get to 62 degrees, but runs at say 52 at load...it won't really make things any better if you can get it to 48 at load. On the other hand, if under load you hit 65...and with a better cooler you can get 55 degrees...then it's worthwhile.

Personally, i like to save my money and invest in other areas rather than extravagant cooling solutions when they are not required. My principal is KISS (Keep it Simple Stupid). Enthusiasts however are usually on the other side of the fence and often stop at nothing to get just a little more. Nothing wrong with either approach, just radically different.

 

[Solarstarshines]

I understand i should take a few snips of idle and on load but i can tell you it gets to about 12.points higher or degrees higher on load

Right now I am on 37.5 c When i been gaming for atleast 1 to 2 hours i check my temps they end up being round 47-48 c which isn't a big difference

my gpu goes to 62c and idle it is 46c I think i have decent cooling for a slight oc from 3.4 to 3.8 supposedly tj max is 99c that's pretty damn hot if you ask me