T Trio New Member Feb 28, 2009 #1 So what's the best CPU heatsink? I'm currently using a Zalman 9500A 92mm. Is there one that's better than this? Price isn't a factor, I just want to know which is best. For an AM2 socket.
So what's the best CPU heatsink? I'm currently using a Zalman 9500A 92mm. Is there one that's better than this? Price isn't a factor, I just want to know which is best. For an AM2 socket.
bebopin64 Active Member Feb 28, 2009 #2 a waterblock is the best heatsink sorry i know that wasnt helpful but i havent kept up with new heatsinks since the zalman 9700 was boss.
a waterblock is the best heatsink sorry i know that wasnt helpful but i havent kept up with new heatsinks since the zalman 9700 was boss.
D DirtyD86 banned Mar 1, 2009 #4 probably the V8 or the 9700 unless you go watercooling. people have done benchmarks but there are too many variables to say "this is the best HSF" but the above mentioned have given consistent results to the people that use them
probably the V8 or the 9700 unless you go watercooling. people have done benchmarks but there are too many variables to say "this is the best HSF" but the above mentioned have given consistent results to the people that use them
just a noob Well-Known Member Mar 1, 2009 #5 thermalright true 120, or scythe mugen 2(for the more budget minded)