Best CPU Heatsink?

T4C Fantasy · Jun 26, 2012, 03:54 PM

im buying a cpu heatsink next month, price is no object unless there is one that cost more than 180.... so theres the budget... whats the best ivy bridge compatible heatsink? air only no water please... i found this.. is there anything better?

i bought this one:
Thermaltake CLP0575 Frio OCK Universal CPU Cooler ...

with this case fan
1ST PC CORP. PFB1212UHE-F00 120mm Case Fan

apparently this one is better

http://www.frostytech.com/articlevie...articleID=2521
this air cooler is ranked better than the H80 water cooling solution, now that is kick ass

Aquinus · Jun 26, 2012, 03:59 PM

Depends on your goal. If you don't care about sound, get the Frio and slap two 150 CFM 120mm fans on that puppy and you can overclock all day long. Only problem if that your tower is going to sound like a 2U rack server at full speed with them. I have that and it works well but it can get loud very easily if you don't keep the fan speeds down. Otherwise I feel that maybe an all copper zalman cooler would be a better option if you like your computer being quiet while still having pretty good ability to cool.

This is the copper variant of the cooler that I have on my SB-E right now.
ZALMAN CNPS9900ALED 120mm 2 Ball Low-noise Blue LE...

T4C Fantasy · Jun 26, 2012, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquinus

Depends on your goal. If you don't care about sound, get the Frio and slap two 150 CFM 120mm fans on that puppy and you can overclock all day long. Only problem if that your tower is going to sound like a 2U rack server at full speed with them. I have that and it works well but it can get loud very easily if you don't keep the fan speeds down. Otherwise I feel that maybe an all copper zalman cooler would be a better option if you like your computer being quiet while still having pretty good ability to cool.

This is the copper variant of the cooler that I have on my SB-E right now.
ZALMAN CNPS9900ALED 120mm 2 Ball Low-noise Blue LE...

nice, but yeah sound i dont mind, ill get something for the tower to muffle sound, i want to go al lthe way with this heatsink...

Ravenas · Jun 26, 2012, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by T4C Fantasy

nice, but yeah sound i dont mind, ill get something for the tower to muffle sound, i want to go al lthe way with this heatsink...

Yes, but what exactly are you wanting to do? Extreme overclocks or moderate overclocks? Water cooling or air cooling?

The best heat sink via air or water is subjective on what you are wanting to do.

cadaveca · Jun 26, 2012, 04:08 PM

Yeah, even a Hyper 212+ is going to do a decent job, and only costs like $25. My IVY CPUs seem to lose stability @ around 100 Watts of power drawn, so it's not like you're gonna really need THAT much.

I mean, I am aware that these chips are hot, but still.

T4C Fantasy · Jun 26, 2012, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ravenas

Yes, but what exactly are you wanting to do? Extreme overclocks or moderate overclocks? Water cooling or air cooling?

extreme overclocking with air cooling

cadaveca · Jun 26, 2012, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by T4C Fantasy

extreme overclocking with air cooling

Phanteks make an NH-D14 clone that apparantly performs better than the Noctua, and might be a tad cheaper...or not. I also think there is some...uh, crap who is it, cooerlmaster cooler? with a wide heatpipe or vapour chamber, or something...that's been mentioned to me a few times by other reviewers I talk to.

Maybe I should do some cooler reviews....

T4C Fantasy · Jun 26, 2012, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cadaveca

Phanteks make an NH-D14 clone that apparantly performs better than the Noctua, and might be a tad cheaper...or not. I also think there is some...uh, crap who is it, cooerlmaster cooler? with a wide heatpipe or vapour chamber, or something...that's been mentioned to me a few times by other reviewers I talk to.

Maybe I should do some cooler reviews....

you have company support? u can just review any coolers? you should compare the 2 i listed on 3770k while oc's 4.7GHz more or less

cadaveca · Jun 26, 2012, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by T4C Fantasy

you have company support? u can just review any coolers? you should compare the 2 i listed on 3770k while oc's 4.7GHz more or less

Uh...no, I do not, but I'm sure I could wrangle something up at some point. There are a couple of companies that I am sure would love to have TPU review their stuff. Noctua would get me a D14, for sure, and thermaltake has some fantasic staff too..

Thing is, I got like 4 boards sitting here, expecting about 4 more, and a couple of memory kits at least, so the earliest I could do a any sort of cooler reviews would be after August.

T4C Fantasy · Jun 26, 2012, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by cadaveca

Uh...no, I do not, but I'm sure I could wrangle something up at some point. There are a couple of companies that I am sure would love to have TPU review their stuff. Noctua would get me a D14, for sure, and thermaltake has some fantasic staff too..

Thing is, I got like 4 boards sitting here, expecting about 4 more, and a couple of memory kits at least, so the earliest I could do a any sort of cooler reviews would be after August.

ahh i see... anyways i was looking at case fans aswel, is it the highest air flow the best? i see a case fan here

1ST PC CORP. PFB1212UHE-F00 120mm Case Fan

252CFM!!!

cadaveca · Jun 26, 2012, 04:19 PM

I have that fan. Good for a laugh or two, for sure. Takes like 90 seconds to spin up to full speed.

Nothing like a fan that pulls as much power as a stock-speed IVB does!

MxPhenom 216 · Jun 26, 2012, 04:21 PM

I really like my Prolimatech Megahalem. I have my 2500k at 4.5GHZ and it never gets higher then 48c during BF3

Ravenas · Jun 26, 2012, 04:24 PM

I would think the difference between the two would be extremely minimal...

The NH-D14 is capable of more RPM, however, the Phantek is capable of better air flow (however less RPM).

T4C Fantasy · Jun 26, 2012, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cadaveca

I have that fan. Good for a laugh or two, for sure. Takes like 90 seconds to spin up to full speed.

Nothing like a fan that pulls as much power as a stock-speed IVB does!

will this work on my hd7970?
ARCTIC COOLING Accelero XTREME Plus II Fluid Dynam...

MxPhenom 216 · Jun 26, 2012, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by T4C Fantasy

ahh i see... anyways i was looking at case fans aswel, is it the highest air flow the best? i see a case fan here

1ST PC CORP. PFB1212UHE-F00 120mm Case Fan

252CFM!!!

yeah itll also make you go deaf after a week.

cadaveca · Jun 26, 2012, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by T4C Fantasy

will this work on my hd7970?
ARCTIC COOLING Accelero XTREME Plus II Fluid Dynam...

I think there's a 7970-specific version. Erocker or 20mmrain might have more info on that for ya. I'm stil lrockin' my 6950's. No cash for newer VGAs yet.

Ravenas · Jun 26, 2012, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cadaveca

I think there's a 7970-specific version. Erocker or 20mmrain might have more info on that for ya. I'm stil lrockin' my 6950's. No cash for newer VGAs yet.

Those cards should last you untill 8 series...

cadaveca · Jun 26, 2012, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Ravenas

Those cards should last you untill 8 series...

Oh, of course...I have three of them, after all. However, I want new ones for PCIe 3.0 testing. I'm more than happy with the 6950's for gaming.

T4C Fantasy · Jul 1, 2012, 01:38 AM

i just ordered this from newegg like 20 mins ago and put a rush on it should be in.... maybe july 3rd?

Thermaltake CLP0575 Frio OCK Universal CPU Cooler ...

the only negative comments on this heatsink is the size... and size will not even be a problem for what case i have... check computer specs to see

Aquinus · Jul 1, 2012, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T4C Fantasy

i just ordered this from newegg like 20 mins ago and put a rush on it should be in.... maybe july 3rd?

Thermaltake CLP0575 Frio OCK Universal CPU Cooler ...

the only negative comments on this heatsink is the size... and size will not even be a problem for what case i have... check computer specs to see

It barely fit into my Antec 1200. I had to remove the side panel fan to get it to fit. Let me tell you though, two really fast and loud fans wil get loud. Have fun.

NinkobEi · Jul 1, 2012, 01:56 AM

I'm partial to the HDT technology, and this one is well loaded with it!
Also, Copper heatpipes are great.
Corsair A70
http://www.overclockers.com/corsair-...atsink-review/

T4C Fantasy · Jul 1, 2012, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aquinus

It barely fit into my Antec 1200. I had to remove the side panel fan to get it to fit. Let me tell you though, two really fast and loud fans wil get loud. Have fun.

but its top 3 without a doubt the best "air" cooling solution that is not home-made, right?

Darkleoco · Jul 1, 2012, 02:45 AM

Edit: Should have checked his system specs first

T4C Fantasy · Jul 1, 2012, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Darkleoco

Edit: Should have checked his system specs first

rofl i like that emoicon, should be used more often!

james888 · Jul 2, 2012, 12:46 AM

I got the 7970 cooler from 20mmrain. That frio will do you well

Jun 26, 2012, 03:54 PM	#1
T4C Fantasy CPU & GPU DB Maintainer Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA, Rhode Island Posts: 872 (2.29/day) Thanks: 207 Thanked 364 Times in 214 Posts System Specs	Best CPU Heatsink? im buying a cpu heatsink next month, price is no object unless there is one that cost more than 180.... so theres the budget... whats the best ivy bridge compatible heatsink? air only no water please... i found this.. is there anything better? i bought this one: Thermaltake CLP0575 Frio OCK Universal CPU Cooler ... with this case fan 1ST PC CORP. PFB1212UHE-F00 120mm Case Fan apparently this one is better http://www.frostytech.com/articlevie...articleID=2521 this air cooler is ranked better than the H80 water cooling solution, now that is kick ass __________________ GPU Database <-- Want Me To Add A Specific Non-Reference GPU Model Not Listed? Send Me A PM GPU Database Thread Rare GPUs / Unreleased GPUs List Your Favorite GPU GPU-Z 0.6.7+ Screenshots! CPU Database Last edited by T4C Fantasy; Aug 3, 2012 at 03:50 AM.

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Cooling:	Corsair H100i + Liquid PRO (TIM) Relidded 3770K
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Jun 26, 2012, 03:59 PM	#2
Aquinus Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dover, New Hampshire, USA Posts: 4,257 (8.85/day) Thanks: 1,274 Thanked 1,326 Times in 984 Posts System Specs	Depends on your goal. If you don't care about sound, get the Frio and slap two 150 CFM 120mm fans on that puppy and you can overclock all day long. Only problem if that your tower is going to sound like a 2U rack server at full speed with them. I have that and it works well but it can get loud very easily if you don't keep the fan speeds down. Otherwise I feel that maybe an all copper zalman cooler would be a better option if you like your computer being quiet while still having pretty good ability to cool. This is the copper variant of the cooler that I have on my SB-E right now. ZALMAN CNPS9900ALED 120mm 2 Ball Low-noise Blue LE... __________________ MyHeat

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Case:	NZXT Phantom Black Full Tower
Sound Card:	Logitech G35 Headset
PSU:	Seasonic Platinum 1000W
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cadaveca My name is Dave Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Great White North Posts: 10,771 (4.14/day) Thanks: 4,487 Thanked 5,216 Times in 3,207 Posts System Specs	Yeah, even a Hyper 212+ is going to do a decent job, and only costs like $25. My IVY CPUs seem to lose stability @ around 100 Watts of power drawn, so it's not like you're gonna really need THAT much. I mean, I am aware that these chips are hot, but still. __________________ Gadgets, Phones, Tablets, Cameras, TVs, HiFi...NextPowerUp -Only real men play games THIS way.

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T4C Fantasy CPU & GPU DB Maintainer Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA, Rhode Island Posts: 872 (2.29/day) Thanks: 207 Thanked 364 Times in 214 Posts System Specs	i just ordered this from newegg like 20 mins ago and put a rush on it should be in.... maybe july 3rd? Thermaltake CLP0575 Frio OCK Universal CPU Cooler ... the only negative comments on this heatsink is the size... and size will not even be a problem for what case i have... check computer specs to see __________________ GPU Database <-- Want Me To Add A Specific Non-Reference GPU Model Not Listed? Send Me A PM GPU Database Thread Rare GPUs / Unreleased GPUs List Your Favorite GPU GPU-Z 0.6.7+ Screenshots! CPU Database

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