4 CPU Coolers - Which one to get?

knucklebone04

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I have read the reviews, and like the prices and specs. Now I need you to help me narrow down the list of 4 to 1. Also will take suggestions for coolers in same price range.

Tr2tt (Designed by Thermaltake) Tr2M1 CPU Cooler for Socket A/ 370, Model "A4001D" ($8.49)
Tr2tt (Designed by Thermaltake) Tr2M4 CPU Cooler for Socket A/ 370 -RETAIL ($11.99)
Arctic cooling 80mm CPU Cooler For AMD Athlon Socket 462 up to 3400+, Model "ACCS2L" ($18.49)
AeroCool "Glacier" CPU Cooler for Socket A/ 370 ($23.99)

I have an XP Mobile 2600+ that will be overclocked on an Abit NF7-S board. My case has 7 fans. I also plan on using some Arctic Silver 5, if that helps.

Thanks in advance.
 

Cheetah8799

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IMO, a good bet would be to avoid anything under $15 for sure if you plan on overclocking it with any good results. The Glacier may work fine, I've never used one though. Most of us use Thermalright SLK900 or Zalman 7000alcu to OC our mobile bartons.
 

Peter D

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In that price range, perhaps a Thermalright ALX-800 would be a good choice. I haven't really heard much about the heatsinks you listed
 

Lonyo

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I used a Thermaltake Volcano 7 on my XP2500+ and it hits 2400MHz with no problems on an NF7 (temps max ~50c, ~1.7v).
AS5, 4 case fans.

I think most coolers will be fairly OK with a mobile CPU.