Help make a decision.

TheLaughingMan · Jun 20, 2009, 02:01 AM

I recently sold my old motherboard and CPU. I then noticed that the CPU had no cooler because I can't find the stock cooler or the stock brace plate for my old 939 board. Long story short, I sold my Blue Orb II cooler because it was the only thing that fit.

I have come to learn that 4 Ghz clock I use for DVD encoding is impossible on the stock cooler for my Phenom II 955. I need a cooler for my new setup. I also want it to be under $50, so no V10 suggestions.

Other concerns, check my system specs for any clearance concerns, but I don't think you will find any. My case theme is Blue and Black, but I don't mind changing the case fans to match my CPU cooler.

My personal current choices, but please don't limit suggestions to these.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103057

Cooler Master RR-CCH-LB12

Blue Orb II

Zalman 9500A

ZALMAN CNPS9700

And if anyone has a site with a good sale, lower prices, etc. I am listening.

ShadowFold · Jun 20, 2009, 02:38 AM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835233023

The best

LittleLizard · Jun 20, 2009, 02:52 AM

@ shadowfold: not the best..., the best on the price range. also check for this one. Is also damn good.

TheLaughingMan · Jun 20, 2009, 05:20 PM

I got one more that cropped up when I was looking for benchmarks and such on you guy's suggestions. Any thoughts about the following

Scythe Mugen 2

P.S. Thanks a bunch for your input, because choice decisions like this about my baby usually take me weeks.

mlee49 · Jun 20, 2009, 05:30 PM

Love the Scythe series. Great little heatsink.

I want to know more about this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835106123

So not really a recommendation just a "why the hell not" offer"

EDIT: review here: http://www.overclockersclub.com/revi...maltake_spinq/

TheLaughingMan · Jun 20, 2009, 09:03 PM

That cooler has a really nice look and cools well at stock, but bombs when OC'ed. I will need something that will handle a fairly decent OC as I intend to run my CPU at about 4.0 Ghz at times.

ShadowFold · Jun 20, 2009, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShadowFold

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835233023

The best

Telling you man, this is the best AMD cooler for the price.

boomstik360 · Jun 20, 2009, 09:29 PM

This is pretty good too :

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835124022

TheLaughingMan · Jun 20, 2009, 10:38 PM

Just a quick clarification on the XIGMATEK HDT-S1284EE

On a AM2/AM3 setup will the fan be able to face front to back? I have looked and everything I see about the design suggests that it will only fit with the fan going from up and down on AM2/AM3 systems. Is this correct?

ShadowFold · Jun 20, 2009, 10:41 PM

Yes the fan only faces up, but very few heatsinks will have the fan facing towards the back.

TheLaughingMan · Jun 21, 2009, 04:49 AM

Thanks. It is easier than you think. Blowing the air up would not be good for my case. It would dumb hot air into my PSU. I don't want it to create a heat issue with the PSU. Thanks for all the help, the suggestions and that link to the CPU cooler benchmarks.

My decision

Baam · Jun 21, 2009, 04:57 AM

I have been using this one for awhile now. It does a pretty good job for me.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835207004

trt740 · Jun 21, 2009, 05:06 AM

here is a great low cost solution with drect touch heatpipes. 19.99 after a rebate http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835207006 http://www.sunbeamtech.com/PRODUCTS/cooler/cctf92.html

Jun 20, 2009, 02:01 AM	#1
TheLaughingMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Douglasville, GA USA Posts: 3,701 (2.50/day) Thanks: 1,365 Thanked 1,264 Times in 930 Posts System Specs	Help make a decision. I recently sold my old motherboard and CPU. I then noticed that the CPU had no cooler because I can't find the stock cooler or the stock brace plate for my old 939 board. Long story short, I sold my Blue Orb II cooler because it was the only thing that fit. I have come to learn that 4 Ghz clock I use for DVD encoding is impossible on the stock cooler for my Phenom II 955. I need a cooler for my new setup. I also want it to be under $50, so no V10 suggestions. Other concerns, check my system specs for any clearance concerns, but I don't think you will find any. My case theme is Blue and Black, but I don't mind changing the case fans to match my CPU cooler. My personal current choices, but please don't limit suggestions to these. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103057 Cooler Master RR-CCH-LB12 Blue Orb II Zalman 9500A ZALMAN CNPS9700 And if anyone has a site with a good sale, lower prices, etc. I am listening.

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Jun 20, 2009, 02:52 AM	#3
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Jun 20, 2009, 02:38 AM	#2
ShadowFold Eligible for custom title Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 12,855 (6.49/day) Thanks: 1,381 Thanked 1,681 Times in 1,498 Posts System Specs	http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835233023 The best

Jun 20, 2009, 05:20 PM	#4
TheLaughingMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Douglasville, GA USA Posts: 3,701 (2.50/day) Thanks: 1,365 Thanked 1,264 Times in 930 Posts System Specs	I got one more that cropped up when I was looking for benchmarks and such on you guy's suggestions. Any thoughts about the following Scythe Mugen 2 P.S. Thanks a bunch for your input, because choice decisions like this about my baby usually take me weeks.

Jun 20, 2009, 05:30 PM	#5
mlee49 Eligible for custom title Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: KU Posts: 6,921 (3.50/day) Thanks: 1,598 Thanked 2,048 Times in 1,602 Posts System Specs	Love the Scythe series. Great little heatsink. I want to know more about this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835106123 So not really a recommendation just a "why the hell not" offer" EDIT: review here: http://www.overclockersclub.com/revi...maltake_spinq/ __________________ Heatware: Mlee49 115-0

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Jun 20, 2009, 09:03 PM	#6
TheLaughingMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Douglasville, GA USA Posts: 3,701 (2.50/day) Thanks: 1,365 Thanked 1,264 Times in 930 Posts System Specs	That cooler has a really nice look and cools well at stock, but bombs when OC'ed. I will need something that will handle a fairly decent OC as I intend to run my CPU at about 4.0 Ghz at times.

Jun 20, 2009, 09:29 PM	#8
boomstik360 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,183 (1.43/day) Thanks: 458 Thanked 422 Times in 360 Posts System Specs	This is pretty good too : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835124022

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Jun 20, 2009, 10:38 PM	#9
TheLaughingMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Douglasville, GA USA Posts: 3,701 (2.50/day) Thanks: 1,365 Thanked 1,264 Times in 930 Posts System Specs	Just a quick clarification on the XIGMATEK HDT-S1284EE On a AM2/AM3 setup will the fan be able to face front to back? I have looked and everything I see about the design suggests that it will only fit with the fan going from up and down on AM2/AM3 systems. Is this correct?

Jun 20, 2009, 10:41 PM	#10
ShadowFold Eligible for custom title Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 12,855 (6.49/day) Thanks: 1,381 Thanked 1,681 Times in 1,498 Posts System Specs	Yes the fan only faces up, but very few heatsinks will have the fan facing towards the back.

Jun 21, 2009, 04:49 AM	#11
TheLaughingMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Douglasville, GA USA Posts: 3,701 (2.50/day) Thanks: 1,365 Thanked 1,264 Times in 930 Posts System Specs	Thanks. It is easier than you think. Blowing the air up would not be good for my case. It would dumb hot air into my PSU. I don't want it to create a heat issue with the PSU. Thanks for all the help, the suggestions and that link to the CPU cooler benchmarks. My decision

Jun 21, 2009, 04:57 AM	#12
Baam Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Trucker..so all over Posts: 93 (0.05/day) Thanks: 8 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts System Specs	I have been using this one for awhile now. It does a pretty good job for me. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835207004

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Jun 21, 2009, 05:06 AM	#13
trt740 Eligible for custom title Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 10,186 (3.96/day) Thanks: 1,578 Thanked 1,135 Times in 960 Posts System Specs	here is a great low cost solution with drect touch heatpipes. 19.99 after a rebate http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835207006 http://www.sunbeamtech.com/PRODUCTS/cooler/cctf92.html Last edited by trt740; Jun 21, 2009 at 05:20 AM.

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