Hey guys after realising how good this fourm is id like some oppinions :)
Now i have an amd Phenom II 4core running at 3.2ghz with the stock cooler ranging from 15-23 degrees idle and 55-56 max with prime 95 now im wondering what cooler should i use for overclocking i know this cpu isnt great for overclocking but id like to try
Depends on how far you want to overclock. Usually the most economical option is the CoolerMaster Hyper 212. This is only a $30 cooler and does great;
Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO RR-212E-20PK-R2 Continuous Direct Contact 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler Compatible with latest Intel 1366/1155 and AMD FM1/AM3+
Will it fit in a cm storm? and is it compatible with am3 sockets it only says am3+ also im only planing to go to like 3.6/7 ghz
sure it will. as pparks1 said, cm hyper 212 is one of some with best price performance aftermarket hsf cooler. But if you'd like to spend a bit more then you can buy Corsair H60 which has a universal retention kits. My Chasis is CM Scout too, and by having Hydro Cooler, our hardware setup will look cleaner with well-managed cable management. I still am modding some more and planning to cover my 24 pin cable power with spiral hoses. ( I'll update my pics soon ).
check this https://www.sevenforums.com/overclock...clock-114.html
would a
Arctic Cooling Freezer 7
even come into the question or is it a no go?
The Freezer 7 has a pretty good reputation also. It is often used as a replacement for the stock cooler, but is quieter and OK for modest overclocks. The Hyper 212 is probably a better choice for overclockers.
I would only look to the water cooling and these sealed systems are proven safe coolers. I've run two for years with flawless results.
Hydro Series
^ And I never look to liquid cooling as I never push my overclocks all that hard and simply don't need the extra performance provided by the sealed liquid cooling systems. Heck, my current overclock of my Q9550 from 2.83Ghz to 3.40Ghz is running on the stock Intel Cooler and has given me no troubles now for 2.5 years.
Im considering other cpu coolers unless the 212 is in stock soon on ebuyer
any of these any good?
Zalman CNPS9500A-LED Aero Flower Socket.. | Ebuyer.com
Alphenfoehn Brocken Socket 775,1156,1155, 1366, AM2.. | Ebuyer.com
Coolermaster Hyper TX3 Socket Intel LGA 775, 1156.. | Ebuyer.com
Zalman CNPS7500-CU LED Socket LGA1156, LGA1155.. | Ebuyer.com
Inno3D iChill X5 Socket Intel 1366 1156 1155 775 AMD.. | Ebuyer.com
thanks -stormz
Showing 658 in stock right now,
CoolerMaster Hyper 212 Evo | Ebuyer.com
If you do go for it here is how to mount it on an AMD motherboard so it can be in a up/down or front/back configuration,
Coolermaster Hyper 212 Plus AMD Installation & Clearance - Hardware Canucks
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