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01-31-2010, 11:32 PM
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 |  Any good CPU Coolers for AM2 So, I'm still running stock cooling for my AMD Phenom x4 9850 Black Edition running at stock speeds. According to the CPU Temp sensor on the MB, it idles at anywhere from 50-54C. For comparison, my case temp is 15C and my Radeon HD 5770 idles at 30-32C (with fan at 32%. Idles at 28C if I leave the fan at 45%-50%). I'd really like to overclock sometime in the future, so I've been looking for a new CPU cooler. My current budget is about $40, so I've been looking at Xox's coolers in that range. Here's the list of ones I've found on Xox so far: Gelid Solutions Silent Spirit CPU Cooler Scythe KATANA 3 CPU Cooler Thermaltake CL-P0391 Ruby Orb CPU Cooler Cooler Master Hyper N520 CPU Cooler (Not on Xox, hence no link) Which do you think would be the best for the job, or does anyone have their own suggestions? I can go a bit higher, possibly $60 if necessary. Temps as recorded by CPUID's Hardware Monitor:  |
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02-01-2010, 08:07 AM
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| Shutup and Ride  Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Narnia
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 | Re: Any good CPU Coolers for AM2 While i have the GunMetOrb version of the RubyOrb, i would go for one that has a square base tol cover more of your quad. Im on my cell so grabbing links isnt easy. I was able to grab a Zalman 9300 for 24.99 from Directron but they still sell new ones for about 40 also. Look on eBay they have a few Zalman reman sellers in that price range and will net you a 60 buck cooler for close to half price. Im sure you may find some Thermalrights on there too. |
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02-01-2010, 11:46 AM
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| Re: Any good CPU Coolers for AM2 Yeah, I just searched ebay for "Zalman". GOt some, uh, 'interesting' results along side exactly what I was looking for. Looking at the price, I was wondering if Zalman's external watercooling system, the "Zalman Reserator 2 Fanless Water Cooling kit" or the plus version would be worth it. Other than that, I found the Zalman CNPS9300 AT PWM CPU Cooler (Refurbished) for $13.99 Buy it Now. Some of the others I was looking at were: Zalman CNPS7500-AlCu LED Aluminum/Copper CPU Fan Zalman CNPS8000 CPU Fan Zalman CNPS9900 LED CPU Cooler -Factory Refurb- |
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02-01-2010, 12:02 PM
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| Shutup and Ride Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Narnia
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| Re: Any good CPU Coolers for AM2 I would go for the 9900 if i were you with a quad. |
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02-01-2010, 12:07 PM
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| ɹoʇɐɹǝpoɯ ɹǝdns Super Moderator  Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Akron, OH
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| Re: Any good CPU Coolers for AM2 XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 ~$39 shipped (comes with 120mm fan) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835233003 http://www.google.com/webhp?hl=en#hl...9afa9aa437c51f This heatsink is comparable to a thermalright ultra-120 / extreme, but much cheaper.  My friend is using this on a Q6600 B3, @ 3.0GHz. The max temp is around 56-57C if I recall correctly. |
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02-01-2010, 12:32 PM
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| Re: Any good CPU Coolers for AM2 The Xigmatek looks quite nice, but I don't know if I'll have enough AS5 for the job. The shipping surprised me a bit, only $2.99, but I just have the feeling that I'll get gouged on taxes instead. If taxes aren't more than $10 or so, I may get it, if I can figure out how much trouble the heat pipes will cause. Last edited by Yori; 02-01-2010 at 12:37 PM. |
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02-01-2010, 01:23 PM
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| ɹoʇɐɹǝpoɯ ɹǝdns Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Akron, OH
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| Re: Any good CPU Coolers for AM2 Lol...the price went up since I posted that. It's closer to $43 shipped now. : / |
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