Help me pick a CPU cooler

jds21 · Jan 19, 2008, 09:24 PM

Here is the list from my supplier... which one would be the best performing

http://www.pccasegear.com/category311_1.htm

(In Australian dollars) - i know... we get ripped off here

I don't really know what to look for but I want the best performing cooler for my Overclocked Q6600

Thanks.

technicks · Jan 19, 2008, 09:27 PM

http://www.pccasegear.com/prod4119.htm

AphexDreamer · Jan 19, 2008, 09:27 PM

I made a thread just like this so TPU could help me out. Most people told me and I ended up buying the Thermalright Ultra 120 eXtreme Heatsink. Its number one out of the TOP Ten BEST Heats Sinks, so I'd go with that. Also Don't forget to get you'r self a 120mm fan, or else you'd be running it passive.

EDIT: dang technicks, you beat me to him. I'm always was late at posting....

oli_ramsay · Jan 19, 2008, 09:28 PM

I think the BEST would be the geminii, but you would need a HUGE case for that, the next best would be the thermalright Ultra 120 extreme, but it doesn't come with a fan.

cdawall · Jan 19, 2008, 09:29 PM

http://www.pccasegear.com/prod5523.htm

thats a good one too

and i have one of these
http://www.pccasegear.com/prod5084.htm

i cant fit the dual 120mm bracket in my case without moving my HDD cage which i haven't had a chance to do yet and seeing how i only have 1 spare 120mm its not on my priority list,
so just FYI its HUGE and heavy.

jds21 · Jan 19, 2008, 09:30 PM

what kind of fan do I need to get though? I know they are 120mm but what kind of fan is it...

here is a list of all fans and coolers from my supplier

http://www.pccasegear.com/category207_1.htm

AphexDreamer · Jan 19, 2008, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jds21

what kind of fan do I need to get though? I know they are 120mm but what kind of fan is it...

I think (and I hope) any 120mm Fan should do the job. I got one with 90CMF, but they have 110 as well.

technicks · Jan 19, 2008, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oli_ramsay

I think the BEST would be the geminii, but you would need a HUGE case for that, the next best would be the thermalright Ultra 120 extreme, but it doesn't come with a fan.

No way the Gemini is better then the Thermalright.
It isn't even in the top 10 of best air coolers. But i must admit it is a great cpu/system cooler.

cdawall · Jan 19, 2008, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jds21

what kind of fan do I need to get though? I know they are 120mm but what kind of fan is it...

here is a list of all fans and coolers from my supplier

http://www.pccasegear.com/category207_1.htm

any of these
http://www.pccasegear.com/category326_1.htm

jds21 · Jan 19, 2008, 09:32 PM

oh so just a case fan?

Thanks

jds21 · Jan 19, 2008, 09:36 PM

I just looked at the CoolerMaster GeminII CPU Cooler and you're right... it is HUGE... would it fit in Antec P182 case? I'm worried that it will get in the way of my 8800GT

cdawall · Jan 19, 2008, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jds21

oh so just a case fan?

Thanks

yeah thats all you need and most of the coolers come with all the mounting stuff for the fans (i know the gemini II does)

cdawall · Jan 19, 2008, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jds21

I just looked at the CoolerMaster GeminII CPU Cooler and you're right... it is HUGE... would it fit in Antec P182 case? I'm worried that it will get in the way of my 8800GT

stick a DVD case in your case and if it fits the gemini II will without the fan bracket which means you can mount a single 120mm fan on it. add 3in to the dvd case bottom and thats how big with the brackets

jds21 · Jan 19, 2008, 09:40 PM

i like that one because it cools the mobo as well but I don't think i want something that big in the case.. it will get annoying after a while... I think I'll just go with the Thermalright and mount a single fan.. it'll do the job

cdawall · Jan 19, 2008, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jds21

i like that one because it cools the mobo as well but I don't think i want something that big in the case.. it will get annoying after a while... I think I'll just go with the Thermalright and mount a single fan.. it'll do the job

yeah the gemini II kinda takes the cake for absurdly large

its a beast and almost happens to weigh more than the powmax PSU i pulled the 120mm fan for it out of

jds21 · Jan 19, 2008, 09:53 PM

are u serious! lol... sounds like a great cooler but way too big and heavy for my jam packed system

cdawall · Jan 19, 2008, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jds21

are u serious! lol... sounds like a great cooler but way too big and heavy for my jam packed system

it makes my MATX mobo look like a baby

jds21 · Jan 19, 2008, 10:03 PM

lol... i was shocked when i saw how much of the mobo it covered...

cdawall · Jan 19, 2008, 10:04 PM

all i can see is the VGA/wifi cards below it and the rest is basically covered

jds21 · Jan 19, 2008, 10:18 PM

at least it coolls your chipset thugh...

Cold Storm · Jan 19, 2008, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jds21

I just looked at the CoolerMaster GeminII CPU Cooler and you're right... it is HUGE... would it fit in Antec P182 case? I'm worried that it will get in the way of my 8800GT

its a good cooler that can cool down almost all your computer parts. It is huge but not that bad at it... you can fit 2 120 fans on it. so if you find one that you like, buy two. I do suggest that you make sure that your board has the room for that sort of thing. My gigabyte was a full ATX board and i know I could fit it, but now that I have a blood Iron with a cooler master Hyper tx-2 vantec tornado combo, I don't think I could even fit the gemini on my board... I can't even use the first ram slot on my board because of how big my cooler is now... But, I may be able to. the heat pipe is made to angle so you may have a chance with a smaller board, but I don't feel like rmaing another thing this month! 4 is enough in one my IMO!

Cold Storm · Jan 19, 2008, 10:32 PM

sorry for the double post... you can also make the gemini go vertical instead of how they show it... but it doesn't cool down the ram, and it might be even tighter that way...

Jan 19, 2008, 09:24 PM	#1
jds21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 164 (0.08/day) Thanks: 26 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts System Specs	Help me pick a CPU cooler Here is the list from my supplier... which one would be the best performing http://www.pccasegear.com/category311_1.htm (In Australian dollars) - i know... we get ripped off here I don't really know what to look for but I want the best performing cooler for my Overclocked Q6600 Thanks.

Processor:	Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
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Cooling:	Thermalright HR-03-GT VGA w Noctua 80mm, Thermalright Ultra 120 eXtreme CPU cooler w Noctua 120mm
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Jan 19, 2008, 09:27 PM	#2
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Jan 19, 2008, 09:28 PM	#4
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Jan 19, 2008, 09:29 PM	#5
cdawall where the hell are my stars Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: some AF base Posts: 16,021 (6.43/day) Thanks: 457 Thanked 2,752 Times in 2,222 Posts System Specs	http://www.pccasegear.com/prod5523.htm thats a good one too and i have one of these http://www.pccasegear.com/prod5084.htm i cant fit the dual 120mm bracket in my case without moving my HDD cage which i haven't had a chance to do yet and seeing how i only have 1 spare 120mm its not on my priority list, so just FYI its HUGE and heavy. __________________

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Jan 19, 2008, 09:30 PM	#6
jds21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 164 (0.08/day) Thanks: 26 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts System Specs	what kind of fan do I need to get though? I know they are 120mm but what kind of fan is it... here is a list of all fans and coolers from my supplier http://www.pccasegear.com/category207_1.htm

Jan 19, 2008, 09:32 PM	#10
jds21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 164 (0.08/day) Thanks: 26 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts System Specs	oh so just a case fan? Thanks

Jan 19, 2008, 09:36 PM	#11
jds21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 164 (0.08/day) Thanks: 26 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts System Specs	I just looked at the CoolerMaster GeminII CPU Cooler and you're right... it is HUGE... would it fit in Antec P182 case? I'm worried that it will get in the way of my 8800GT

Jan 19, 2008, 09:40 PM	#14
jds21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 164 (0.08/day) Thanks: 26 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts System Specs	i like that one because it cools the mobo as well but I don't think i want something that big in the case.. it will get annoying after a while... I think I'll just go with the Thermalright and mount a single fan.. it'll do the job

Jan 19, 2008, 09:53 PM	#16
jds21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 164 (0.08/day) Thanks: 26 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts System Specs	are u serious! lol... sounds like a great cooler but way too big and heavy for my jam packed system

Jan 19, 2008, 10:03 PM	#18
jds21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 164 (0.08/day) Thanks: 26 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts System Specs	lol... i was shocked when i saw how much of the mobo it covered...

Jan 19, 2008, 10:04 PM	#19
cdawall where the hell are my stars Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: some AF base Posts: 16,021 (6.43/day) Thanks: 457 Thanked 2,752 Times in 2,222 Posts System Specs	all i can see is the VGA/wifi cards below it and the rest is basically covered __________________

Jan 19, 2008, 10:18 PM	#20
jds21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 164 (0.08/day) Thanks: 26 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts System Specs	at least it coolls your chipset thugh...

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