New CPU Cooler

Bob692006

Bob692006

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I'm looking for a CPU cooler that'll do better than the stock I currently have. I was able to get my Phenom up to 3.1 Ghz at 1.375v I believe and it was stable outside of the temps. I ran Prime95 and within 30 seconds saw my core temps jump up to around 67oC. I've had a few suggestions given to me but was hoping to find a fellow Phenom user who could suggest a CPU cooler they've used.
 
that cooler works the best form waht ive heard im using a thermaltake big typhoon on my 9850 OC to 3.2 right now last time i checked my max temps were....68 ? idk id have to check after work but my vcore is at 1.45 simply cause i havent brought my voltage back down yet i usually just keep my fan running on low with it at 2.8 ghz and get 32 celcius idle temp on all four cores

thoguh if you havea case with a rear mounted fan only then i do suggest the xigmatek ove rthe big tyhpoon becasue with this on you need a top mounted fan to pull air through the fans while pushing from the top mount
 
I was looking at the Xigmatek before but wasn't sure about having that size of a cooler sticking out from my mobo. Have you had any issues with it pulling too much on the board?
 
Bob692006 said:
I was looking at the Xigmatek before but wasn't sure about having that size of a cooler sticking out from my mobo. Have you had any issues with it pulling too much on the board?
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Nope, its actually not that as heavy as you would think considering its got alot of aluminum in it, one of the top rated coolers for a great price too;) Also, at the big typhoon, it performs not as well as the xigmatek, costs more, and takes up a heck of alot more space, and is heavier;)
 
I think most of the one's I looked at that were about the same size and the aluminum/copper mix were around 1 lb 9 oz so I guess that shouldn't be a problem. I just need to get into my case with a tape measure and make sure it'll fit with a little head room. I'm also thinking about popping a hole into the top of my case and putting a 120mm fan in to pull air out.
 
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