Best Air Cooler????

csallis · Apr 27, 2007

I have my core 2 duo cooled with the Zalman 9500 LED I am looking to know a few more degrees off my temps would an upgrade to the Zalman 9700 LED be worth while or does anyone know another cooler that can handle my e6300 @ 3.2 with lower temps than early 40's when idle?

Looking to order one today.

Thanks in advance.

Wile E · Apr 27, 2007

Price range?

csallis · Apr 27, 2007

Not to bothered about the price to be honest, the highest priced fan I have seen is £40 so anything around that a few quid either way.

I just don't fancy water cooling at the moment.

Wile E · Apr 27, 2007

I was actually gonna suggest the Ultra Chilltec, but it's a bit out of that price range. $130 US, don't know how that equates, however.

csallis · Apr 27, 2007

I am trying to find a UK store now that sells it, not having to much luck though

technicks · Apr 27, 2007

The best aircooler are the Coolermaster Gemini 2 and the Aerocool Dominator.
Huge but cool.

http://www.cluboverclocker.com/reviews/heatsinks/coolermaster/GeminII/index.asp

http://www.cluboverclocker.com/reviews/heatsinks/AeroCool/dominator/index.htm

PaulieG · Apr 27, 2007

Ok, I was also using the Zalman 9500. I did a lot of research, and found the Enzotech Ultra-X was the perfect choice. It's had great reviews, it dropped my cpu/system temps by about 5 degrees and cools the memory well. It's like the TT Big Typhoon on steroids, without the weight. Here's links to the product and review:

http://www.frostytech.com/top5heatsinks.cfm
http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=2082
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=21314

csallis · Apr 27, 2007

Will have a look at that one now..

Wile E · Apr 27, 2007

Here's a quick review of the Chilltec: http://www.virtual-hideout.net/reviews/Ultra_Chill_Tec/index.shtml

PaulieG · Apr 27, 2007

The Enzotech runs about $60. The Aerotech Dominator is similar, I think. However, the build quality is much better in the Enzotech. It's easily the best cooler I've owned, better than mt Freezer pro, or my Zalman. I do like the Ultra Chilltech. If it was cheaper, I'd try it. It's twice the price as the Enzotech.

csallis · Apr 27, 2007

Thanks for all the advice guys I have just ordered a Coolermaster Gemini 2, I really fancied the Enzotech Ultra-X or Ultra Chilltec but couldn't find them in stock in the UK anywhere.

I am going to load this thing with 2 120mm fans and with my 5 case fans plus my PSU fan I hope this lowers the temps that bit extra. If not I will be keeping my eye out for one of the others.

PaulieG · Apr 27, 2007

It sucks when you can't get your hands on items you want. It's too bad some of the good etailers don't do the UK.

Dirtypants · Apr 27, 2007

best cooler for the money is the thermalright ultra 120 extreme. slap your own 120 mm fan on their and you can touch that!

tkpenalty · Apr 27, 2007

3R iCECAGE?

technicks · Apr 27, 2007

tkpenalty said:
3R iCECAGE?

That's the one with the direct heatpipe cooling isn't it?
Very nice indeed.

mk_ln · Apr 27, 2007

looks to be TR ultra 120 extreme, with the original 120, and tuniq close behind

Dirtypants · Apr 27, 2007

mk_ln said:
looks to be TR ultra 120 extreme, with the original 120, and tuniq close behind

thats what i'm talkin' about! actually i just ordered it yesterday, with a noctua 120mm fan to put in my new p182. i'm goin' back to air cooling (i don't like the thermaltake armor with wc).

HellasVagabond · Apr 27, 2007

The Scythe Infinity with 2 12' fans in Push and Pull config is quite powerfull..

ktr · Apr 27, 2007

Echelon said:
thats what i'm talkin' about! actually i just ordered it yesterday, with a noctua 120mm fan to put in my new p182. i'm goin' back to air cooling (i don't like the thermaltake armor with wc).

good combo...the TR ultra and the Noc 120mm...

did you get the 1200rpm or the 800rpm?

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