CPU Cooler

nikbear · 08-01-09, 10:21 AM

My new system is running a AMDPhenom 9950+Quad core with AM2+ mount,and I'm considering getting a more efficient CPU Cooler in the interests of longevity and performance and.......(they look damn cool

)
So people's experiences and knowledge on this would be invaluable

Any advice greatly appreciated

SUBMAN1 · 08-01-09, 11:12 AM

got to www.silentpcreview.com

These guys make the best coolers, but you will pay through the nose for them:
http://www.thermalright.com/new_a_pa...er_1366rt.html

-S

FIREWALL · 08-01-09, 01:19 PM

There are alot to choose from.

It comes down to what works best for you at a price you can afford.

There's one out there with YOUR name on it.

nikbear · 08-01-09, 01:48 PM

Funny,thats exactlly what I've been reading today

,they've done some great reviews of CPU coolers,a really good site that

At the moment I'm considering a Scythe Mugen-2,looks good,good test results and what I'm very impressed about is the mounting system,bolt through the MB,much more secure

I already have 2 120mm Scythe fans in my case as well as a HD cooler so I know the quality is good,and they're fans are very quiet.
I'm looking round at other coolers,and I'd prefer a side2side system rather than a top down cooler,so any recommendations at all, helps

FIREWALL · 08-01-09, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikbear

Funny,thats exactlly what I've been reading today

,they've done some great reviews of CPU coolers,a really good site that

At the moment I'm considering a Scythe Mugen-2,looks good,good test results and what I'm very impressed about is the mounting system,bolt through the MB,much more secure

I already have 2 120mm Scythe fans in my case as well as a HD cooler so I know the quality is good,and they're fans are very quiet.
I'm looking round at other coolers,and I'd prefer a side2side system rather than a top down cooler,so any recommendations at all, helps

Side to Side huh Something like this ?

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...282&CatId=1588

nikbear · 08-01-09, 03:11 PM

Exactly,from what I've been reading it seems to be the best setup to use,cool air is dragged from the front of your case inlet fan across the heatsink and pushed away back out to your waiting exhaust fan mounted on the back of your case

Thats in an ideal situation,for some reason though some CPU Coolers point in strange directions,down towards the back of your GFX card

or even up towards the PSU

Not exactly the best idea

I've been looking at.
Thermaltake ISGC-200
Scythe Mugen2
Thermalright True Black120
Scythe Katana 3 (Not to sure about this one

)

Arclight · 08-01-09, 03:33 PM

A thermalright "tower" design. Can't be beat.

Using Ultima 90 myself, + 92mm fan. Cool and quiet enough, although you can also put a 120mm fan on that one.

nikbear · 08-09-09, 11:51 AM

I've got a Arctic-cooling 'Freezer-Xtreme'

Its a big beast,makes the original cooler setup look very insignificant,everything seems fine at the mo'(touches wood

)wasn't to hard to fit,just a bit fiddly,hopefully keep things nice and cool no matter what

08-01-09, 10:21 AM	#1
nikbear Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northampton,UK Posts: 1,859 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	CPU Cooler My new system is running a AMDPhenom 9950+Quad core with AM2+ mount,and I'm considering getting a more efficient CPU Cooler in the interests of longevity and performance and.......(they look damn cool) So people's experiences and knowledge on this would be invaluable Any advice greatly appreciated __________________ 'It is not surely known when the grey wolf shall come upon the seat of the gods' Ericksmal.

08-01-09, 11:12 AM	#2
SUBMAN1 Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11,866 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	got to www.silentpcreview.com These guys make the best coolers, but you will pay through the nose for them: http://www.thermalright.com/new_a_pa...er_1366rt.html -S __________________

08-01-09, 01:19 PM	#3
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	There are alot to choose from. It comes down to what works best for you at a price you can afford. There's one out there with YOUR name on it. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

08-01-09, 01:48 PM	#4
nikbear Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northampton,UK Posts: 1,859 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	Funny,thats exactlly what I've been reading today,they've done some great reviews of CPU coolers,a really good site that At the moment I'm considering a Scythe Mugen-2,looks good,good test results and what I'm very impressed about is the mounting system,bolt through the MB,much more secure I already have 2 120mm Scythe fans in my case as well as a HD cooler so I know the quality is good,and they're fans are very quiet. I'm looking round at other coolers,and I'd prefer a side2side system rather than a top down cooler,so any recommendations at all, helps __________________ 'It is not surely known when the grey wolf shall come upon the seat of the gods' Ericksmal.

08-01-09, 03:11 PM	#6
nikbear Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northampton,UK Posts: 1,859 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	Exactly,from what I've been reading it seems to be the best setup to use,cool air is dragged from the front of your case inlet fan across the heatsink and pushed away back out to your waiting exhaust fan mounted on the back of your case Thats in an ideal situation,for some reason though some CPU Coolers point in strange directions,down towards the back of your GFX card or even up towards the PSU Not exactly the best idea I've been looking at. Thermaltake ISGC-200 Scythe Mugen2 Thermalright True Black120 Scythe Katana 3 (Not to sure about this one) __________________ 'It is not surely known when the grey wolf shall come upon the seat of the gods' Ericksmal.

08-01-09, 03:33 PM	#7
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	A thermalright "tower" design. Can't be beat. Using Ultima 90 myself, + 92mm fan. Cool and quiet enough, although you can also put a 120mm fan on that one. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

08-09-09, 11:51 AM	#8
nikbear Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northampton,UK Posts: 1,859 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	I've got a Arctic-cooling 'Freezer-Xtreme' Its a big beast,makes the original cooler setup look very insignificant,everything seems fine at the mo'(touches wood)wasn't to hard to fit,just a bit fiddly,hopefully keep things nice and cool no matter what __________________ 'It is not surely known when the grey wolf shall come upon the seat of the gods' Ericksmal.