Socket 478 HSF

[Chris Chan]

I need a recommendation on a relatively small, quiet S478 HSF for my 2nd box, which is going into a noise-intolerant environment. It also needs to be <$30. I was thinking along the lines of a ThermalRight XP-90 since I already have a good 9cm fan. Anything better in my budget?

 

[Yasu]

This one may be pretty good, I haven't tried it out myself but you can read the user reviews.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835185114

 

[Chris Chan]

I read the reviews, it was mentioned that the AC unit is big and rather hard to install. I'm a bit space constrained as I have a micro-ATX board in a crappy mid-tower case that insists on putting the PSU within 5/8" of the MB.

 

[Yasu]

Well, here's another one. I have the blue LED version of this one it's very good. It's easy to install too. You also get a free sticker if you order a HSF from newegg!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835118112

 

[Chris Chan]

I'll get either the thermalright or the zalman, leaning towards the zalman tho because fan is included.