Which CPU cooler to get

Fatback · 08-23-2009, 04:54 AM

Well It's about time I got me a after market CPU cooler so I am trying to pick one out but I can't decide here is where I am getting it from http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ort=20a&page=1 I really have never see most of these cooler and I'm not sure which is good for my Phenom 8650. I wont to keep the price around $30-$40 I may go more then that if it is worth it. I don't plan on OCing I just wont to get my temps lower right now my temps are any where to 38C all the way up to about 55C when playing games so I wont to lower those. I need it to be no taller then 5.2in/132mm but I don't won't it to interfere with my RAM slots but if it does then thats fine. The reason I am using performance PC is because they have the case fans I am looking for and I thought it would just be easier to order everything from the same sight. If any body has any other good sites that have 80mm x 15mm case fans with green LEDs then I would like to see it maybe I can find a better deal.

Kosh · 08-23-2009, 05:35 AM

my vote will be for the zalman i know there are better coolers out there.ive just always liked the zalmans.ive got a zalman 9500 cooling a q6600 at 3.0ghz so that new zalman should keep your chip frosty.

Fatback · 08-23-2009, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kosh

my vote will be for the zalman i know there are better coolers out there.ive just always liked the zalmans.ive got a zalman 9500 cooling a q6600 at 3.0ghz so that new zalman should keep your chip frosty.

If I was going to pay $75 for a CPU cooler I would get a V8 besides like I said I'm looking for something for around $30-$40 but probably no more then $50.

**bomberboysk** · 08-23-2009, 05:54 AM

A xiggy is the best you will get for less than $50, i would personally suggest saving/spending a few bucks more, getting a prolimatech megahalems and AM2 bracket. Also, check www.jab-tech.com for coolers, great website, prices, and super fast shipping.

Fatback · 08-23-2009, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bomberboysk

A xiggy is the best you will get for less than $50, i would personally suggest saving/spending a few bucks more, getting a prolimatech megahalems and AM2 bracket. Also, check www.jab-tech.com for coolers, great website, prices, and super fast shipping.

Do you mean a Xigmatek and good site they don't have the fans I need but the price are super cheap.

**bomberboysk** · 08-23-2009, 06:36 AM

Xiggy= xigmatek.

Fatback · 08-23-2009, 06:40 AM

What about any of these good or not

1. http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=25891

2. http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=25590

3. http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=25375

4. http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=21965

5. http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=22904

6. http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=24098

so are any of those good there really isn't that many for me to look at because most are to tall for my case I have maybe 5.5in to spare before I would have to take my side fan off and I really don't won't to do that. I'm only looking for something to drop my temps by about 5C-10C and I don't plan on overclocking so I don't need something huge and expensive,

Fatback · 08-23-2009, 08:15 AM

I think I'm going to go with the Xigmatek HDT-S963 all the reviews look good for the Phenom and Phenom II CPU so I feel good about it plus I know it will fit my case. If a recall correctly you can use 2 92mm fans I'm a right about that or is that the higher end Xigmateks.

Russian777 · 08-23-2009, 09:05 AM

thermaltake v1 FTW.......

Fatback · 08-23-2009, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Russian777

thermaltake v1 FTW.......

To tall maybe you should have checked before posting

08-23-2009, 04:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
Fatback Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kannapolis, NC Age: 18 Posts: 2,521	Which CPU cooler to get Well It's about time I got me a after market CPU cooler so I am trying to pick one out but I can't decide here is where I am getting it from http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ort=20a&page=1 I really have never see most of these cooler and I'm not sure which is good for my Phenom 8650. I wont to keep the price around $30-$40 I may go more then that if it is worth it. I don't plan on OCing I just wont to get my temps lower right now my temps are any where to 38C all the way up to about 55C when playing games so I wont to lower those. I need it to be no taller then 5.2in/132mm but I don't won't it to interfere with my RAM slots but if it does then thats fine. The reason I am using performance PC is because they have the case fans I am looking for and I thought it would just be easier to order everything from the same sight. If any body has any other good sites that have 80mm x 15mm case fans with green LEDs then I would like to see it maybe I can find a better deal. __________________ Display: 40" Polaroid LCD TV Mobo: ASUS M4A78-EM CPU:AMD Phenom X3 8650 @2.6Ghz RAM: 4GB OCZ Blade Series @908Mhz GPU: XFX HD 4850 512MB PSU: 400w Corsair HDD: OS:250GB Seagate 7200.10/Storage:WD Caviar Blue 320GB OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 32bit/Linux Ubuntu 32bit Fatback Definition

08-23-2009, 05:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
Kosh Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vorlon homeworld Posts: 102	my vote will be for the zalman i know there are better coolers out there.ive just always liked the zalmans.ive got a zalman 9500 cooling a q6600 at 3.0ghz so that new zalman should keep your chip frosty. __________________ Gigabyte p35 Intel c2q 6600@3.0 Evga gtx260 suplerclocked Ocz platinum ddr3 1333 Seagate 7200.10 250gb hdd Wester digital 1tb hdd Lg blu ray burner Vizio 32 inch 1080p hdtv Windows 7 professional 64 bit

08-23-2009, 05:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
bomberboysk Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northeast Ohio, But mainly infront of computer Age: 16 Posts: 8,110	A xiggy is the best you will get for less than $50, i would personally suggest saving/spending a few bucks more, getting a prolimatech megahalems and AM2 bracket. Also, check www.jab-tech.com for coolers, great website, prices, and super fast shipping. __________________ CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 3.90Ghz Custom Water Loop \| Mobo: EVGA 790i Ultra SLI \| GPU: 9800gtx and GTS250 in SLI\| Ram: 4GB(2 x 2gb) 1333Mhz ddr3 \| Case: Xclio WTBKAdvanced \| Sound: X-fi Fatal1ty Championship, Z-5500 5.1 Surround\| HDD: 2x Raid 0 7200.11 500gb \| PSU: Zalman ZM-1000HP \|OS: Windows 7 Enterprise x64\| Dont skimp on a power supply,if it fails, it usually takes out other components alongside it. New? Dont forget to read the rules. Heatware P.M. If interested in Shin Etsu X23-7783D

08-23-2009, 06:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
bomberboysk Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northeast Ohio, But mainly infront of computer Age: 16 Posts: 8,110	Xiggy= xigmatek. __________________ CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 3.90Ghz Custom Water Loop \| Mobo: EVGA 790i Ultra SLI \| GPU: 9800gtx and GTS250 in SLI\| Ram: 4GB(2 x 2gb) 1333Mhz ddr3 \| Case: Xclio WTBKAdvanced \| Sound: X-fi Fatal1ty Championship, Z-5500 5.1 Surround\| HDD: 2x Raid 0 7200.11 500gb \| PSU: Zalman ZM-1000HP \|OS: Windows 7 Enterprise x64\| Dont skimp on a power supply,if it fails, it usually takes out other components alongside it. New? Dont forget to read the rules. Heatware P.M. If interested in Shin Etsu X23-7783D

08-23-2009, 06:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
Fatback Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kannapolis, NC Age: 18 Posts: 2,521	What about any of these good or not 1. http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=25891 2. http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=25590 3. http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=25375 4. http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=21965 5. http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=22904 6. http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=24098 so are any of those good there really isn't that many for me to look at because most are to tall for my case I have maybe 5.5in to spare before I would have to take my side fan off and I really don't won't to do that. I'm only looking for something to drop my temps by about 5C-10C and I don't plan on overclocking so I don't need something huge and expensive, __________________ Display: 40" Polaroid LCD TV Mobo: ASUS M4A78-EM CPU:AMD Phenom X3 8650 @2.6Ghz RAM: 4GB OCZ Blade Series @908Mhz GPU: XFX HD 4850 512MB PSU: 400w Corsair HDD: OS:250GB Seagate 7200.10/Storage:WD Caviar Blue 320GB OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 32bit/Linux Ubuntu 32bit Fatback Definition

08-23-2009, 08:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
Fatback Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kannapolis, NC Age: 18 Posts: 2,521	I think I'm going to go with the Xigmatek HDT-S963 all the reviews look good for the Phenom and Phenom II CPU so I feel good about it plus I know it will fit my case. If a recall correctly you can use 2 92mm fans I'm a right about that or is that the higher end Xigmateks. __________________ Display: 40" Polaroid LCD TV Mobo: ASUS M4A78-EM CPU:AMD Phenom X3 8650 @2.6Ghz RAM: 4GB OCZ Blade Series @908Mhz GPU: XFX HD 4850 512MB PSU: 400w Corsair HDD: OS:250GB Seagate 7200.10/Storage:WD Caviar Blue 320GB OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 32bit/Linux Ubuntu 32bit Fatback Definition

08-23-2009, 09:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
Russian777 Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 434	thermaltake v1 FTW....... __________________ Intel Core i7 920 2.67Ghz Asus P6T Mobo Ocz Sli 12Gb DDR3 1600Mhz Nvidia Evga Gtx 280 Cooler Master Cosmos Case 950 Watt Rosewill PSU http://www.speedtest.net/result/551491746.png

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