Looking for a "flashy" CPU cooler - any suggestions?

Apr 23, 2008, 06:41 PM

Hey, as the title says im looking to purchase a new AMD/AM2 socket cooler. I recently purchased 2GB of crucial ballistix tarcer, and along with an antec 900, a logitech G15 and a Razer diamondback mouse, i really want my first build to be flashy. so, im looking to spend upto £30, any suggestions? im not finding much that catches my eye so far, and my bland 64 alpine isnt doing my system many favours.

cheers!

erocker · Apr 23, 2008, 06:44 PM

I really like the way this cooler looks in my AMD system. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835233012

Here's a pic:

Oh, and the led's on the fan are white.

Apr 23, 2008, 06:45 PM

yeah, that looks awesome, ill have to try and find a company that sells it here in the UK (Y)

CrackerJack · Apr 23, 2008, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erocker

I really like the way this cooler looks in my AMD system. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835233012

Here's a pic:

Oh, and the led's on the fan are white.

This is off subject, sorry. Are you running tri-crossfire?!?!?

Apr 23, 2008, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrackerJack

This is off subject, sorry. Are you running tri-crossfire?!?!?

me or the moderator?

CrackerJack · Apr 23, 2008, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle2020

me or the moderator?

Erocker, that's why i quoted. ha ha

Apr 23, 2008, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrackerJack

Erocker, that's why i quoted. ha ha

thread hijack! haha. need more suggestions if possible!

erocker · Apr 23, 2008, 06:49 PM

CrackerJack look here

: http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=57680

In my other rig I use a Zalman 9700. It's big round copper goodness!

CrackerJack · Apr 23, 2008, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle2020

thread hijack! haha. need more suggestions if possible!

yeah i know ha ha sorry,
if you can find these in the UK, i hear this are really good HS.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835233012

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835233003

spearman914 · Apr 23, 2008, 06:55 PM

These 3
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...=57&subcat=821
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...=57&subcat=821
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...=57&subcat=821 <--- WARNING: EXTREMELY BIG SIZE MIGHT NOT FIT.

twicksisted · Apr 23, 2008, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erocker

I really like the way this cooler looks in my AMD system.

Oh, and the led's on the fan are white.

what fan is running on that? i have a noctua SF12 on my HS and not happy with the white brown colour to be honest.

erocker · Apr 23, 2008, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by twicksisted

what fan is running on that? i have a noctua SF12 on my HS and not happy with the white brown colour to be honest.

The fan comes with the cooler. It's the "Red Rocket" edition or something like that. I posted a link to Newegg for the cooler with the fan. The fan looks good, but isn't the fastest spinning thing there is. When really OC'ing I put an Antec Tri-Cool fan set to high on it. Now let's help kyle find a good cooler!

Apr 23, 2008, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearman914

These 3
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...=57&subcat=821
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...=57&subcat=821
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...=57&subcat=821 <--- WARNING: EXTREMELY BIG SIZE MIGHT NOT FIT.

i love that asus silent knight, would fit in with the antec nicely. i think we have a winner! im even prepared to pay the extra £3! haha.

erocker · Apr 23, 2008, 07:01 PM

Go for the Zalman 9700 over the silent knight. The Zalman uses a very nice "screw in" retention system and performs slightly better.

spearman914 · Apr 23, 2008, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle2020

i love that asus silent knight, would fit in with the antec nicely. i think we have a winner! im even prepared to pay the extra £3! haha.

I wonder why I keep forgetting about to add the shipping price. Sorry for my inconvenience and the overbudget hardware.

Apr 23, 2008, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erocker

Go for the Zalman 9700 over the silent knight. The Zalman uses a very nice "screw in" retention system and performs slightly better.

looking it up now

Apr 23, 2008, 07:09 PM

hmm, the zalman 9700 is approaching £40 - £50, i dont want to spending that on a cpu cooler, even though it is really nice. the silent knight is still winning, seeing as it matches my case rather nicely.

spearman914 · Apr 23, 2008, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle2020

hmm, the zalman 9700 is approaching £40 - £50, i dont want to spending that on a cpu cooler, even though it is really nice. the silent knight is still winning, seeing as it matches my case rather nicely.

W00T!!!!!!!!! The 9700's blue LEDs got PWNED!!

CrackerJack · Apr 23, 2008, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle2020

hmm, the zalman 9700 is approaching £40 - £50, i dont want to spending that on a cpu cooler, even though it is really nice. the silent knight is still winning, seeing as it matches my case rather nicely.

With that 5000+ you'll need something that will keep it cool. I wish i had bought the 9700,

I'm now really thinking about going to water cooling

erocker · Apr 23, 2008, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearman914

W00T!!!!!!!!! The 9700's blue LEDs got PWNED!!

Huh? What do you mean exactly. This is not constructive conversation at all... The silent knight was/used to be more expensive. Apparently it's not anymore. No "PWNing" going on here...

Apr 23, 2008, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearman914

W00T!!!!!!!!! The 9700's blue LEDs got PWNED!!

take it i got something right? haha. any others i should be made aware of?

Apr 23, 2008, 07:15 PM

now i think water cooling would be a next step, but im unsure. im going to shop around a bit and see how cheap i can get a 9700 mind, it does look really nice and ive noticed alot of people use them, so it must be good.

spearman914 · Apr 23, 2008, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle2020

now i think water cooling would be a next step, but im unsure. im going to shop around a bit and see how cheap i can get a 9700 mind, it does look really nice and ive noticed alot of people use them, so it must be good.

Since you want the 9700 I wil lhelp you find some cheap sites:
http://www.microdirect.co.uk/(15874)...er-Cooler.aspx <--- £29.55 Ex VAT / £34.72 Inc VAT

Apr 23, 2008, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearman914

Since you want the 9700 I wil lhelp you find some cheap sites:
http://www.microdirect.co.uk/(15874)...er-Cooler.aspx <--- £29.55 Ex VAT / £34.72 Inc VAT

hmm, thankyou very much, might i ask what colour the fan's led is? the one i looked at was green? dont know if it would fit well with the blue led's of the 900

erocker · Apr 23, 2008, 07:34 PM

The copper 9700 uses a blue LED, I could take a picture of it for you when I get home from work. There is a Nvidia themed version which is nickel plated and uses a green led fan.

Apr 23, 2008, 06:41 PM	#1
kyle2020 Guest Posts: n/a (0/day)	Looking for a "flashy" CPU cooler - any suggestions? Hey, as the title says im looking to purchase a new AMD/AM2 socket cooler. I recently purchased 2GB of crucial ballistix tarcer, and along with an antec 900, a logitech G15 and a Razer diamondback mouse, i really want my first build to be flashy. so, im looking to spend upto £30, any suggestions? im not finding much that catches my eye so far, and my bland 64 alpine isnt doing my system many favours. cheers!

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Apr 23, 2008, 06:49 PM	#8
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Apr 23, 2008, 06:44 PM	#2
erocker Senior Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI. Posts: 31,880 (12.78/day) Thanks: 2,779 Thanked 12,249 Times in 7,804 Posts System Specs	I really like the way this cooler looks in my AMD system. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835233012 Here's a pic: Oh, and the led's on the fan are white.

Apr 23, 2008, 06:45 PM	#3
kyle2020 Guest Posts: n/a (0/day)	yeah, that looks awesome, ill have to try and find a company that sells it here in the UK (Y)

Apr 23, 2008, 06:55 PM	#10
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Apr 23, 2008, 07:01 PM	#14
erocker Senior Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI. Posts: 31,880 (12.78/day) Thanks: 2,779 Thanked 12,249 Times in 7,804 Posts System Specs	Go for the Zalman 9700 over the silent knight. The Zalman uses a very nice "screw in" retention system and performs slightly better.

Apr 23, 2008, 07:09 PM	#17
kyle2020 Guest Posts: n/a (0/day)	hmm, the zalman 9700 is approaching £40 - £50, i dont want to spending that on a cpu cooler, even though it is really nice. the silent knight is still winning, seeing as it matches my case rather nicely.

Apr 23, 2008, 07:15 PM	#22
kyle2020 Guest Posts: n/a (0/day)	now i think water cooling would be a next step, but im unsure. im going to shop around a bit and see how cheap i can get a 9700 mind, it does look really nice and ive noticed alot of people use them, so it must be good.

Apr 23, 2008, 07:34 PM	#25
erocker Senior Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI. Posts: 31,880 (12.78/day) Thanks: 2,779 Thanked 12,249 Times in 7,804 Posts System Specs	The copper 9700 uses a blue LED, I could take a picture of it for you when I get home from work. There is a Nvidia themed version which is nickel plated and uses a green led fan.

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