Solved Cpu cooler

[YTBOY83]

Hi does anyone know of any good cpu coolers i can use for my Phenom X4 which i do not need to move my mobo and connect it etc?

 

[linnemeyerhere]

I used this Zalman unit till I went with the H50.
Zalman CNPS9900LED CPU Cooler - Socket 1366, 775, 754, AM3, AM2, AM2+, 940, 939 at TigerDirect
The Zalman doesn't require a back plate but they provide on if you want. The fins are seriously sharp and installing this sucker is a trick but it cooled well !

 

[linnemeyerhere]

Then there's this bad boy, I don't read were it requires a back plate. I've falling in love with Noctura fans!
Noctua NH-U12P SE2 120mm CPU Cooler - SSO Bearing, Low-Noise, 2x NF-P12 Premium Fan, NT-H1 Thermal Compound, Multi-socket mounting system at TigerDirect

 

[YTBOY83]

Which way would i be best sitting those fans, near my back exhaust or near my intakes on the side panel or what?

 

[linnemeyerhere]

Exhaust up towards a top fan would be best, sometimes the mounting plate forces you to only direct flow towards the rear case fan which also works dandy. I prefer to top exhaust as heat rises and it creates the best case flow. The rear fan direction does draw cool air over the ram a little. It's really 6 or half a dozen the other !