Best For The AMD 64 3700+?

[Crism]

The XP-120's like $70 and I'm NOT spending that on a heatsink....I can get a DVD burner for less. What do you guys and gals recommend for the 3700+ San Diego for overclocking? I'd prefer something I can throw a 92MMx38MM fan on becasue I already ahve a Tornado (I have it on a Vantec Nexus though 🙂). Maybe the XP-90?

 

[fireontheway]

it seems you are already on the right track.

 

[monster64]

70$???? where did you get that?
$45 shipped: http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant...e=M&Product_Code=130197&AFFIL=FRG&NR=1
The point of an XP-120 is not that it cools better, but it can fit a 120mm so it's quieter. If you have a very loud 92mm fan just get the XP-90 then.

 

[imported_Kensai]

Thermalright XP-120 = 48$ http://www.svc.com/xp-120-p4-21.html
Thermalright XP-90 = 25$ http://www.svc.com/xp-90-21.html
Thermalright XP-90C = 48$ vhttp://www.svc.com/xp-90c-21.html

 

[superfly27]

ZALMAN CNPS7000B-AlCu LED $33 US at newegg and already has a fan. 🙂

 

[Crism]

It's $68 on Newegg for the 120..eek. Actually, how much would it benefit me to get the 120mm over the 92mm and get a quieter fan?

 

[Shadowknight]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835185122
$55 shipped, good, passive cooler. Much quieter (duh) than a fanned heatsink

 

[Crism]

How about a XP-120 and this little bastit'

http://sidewindercomputers.com/de12tfexhisp.html

 

[Crism]

Originally posted by: superfly27
ZALMAN CNPS7000B-AlCu LED $33 US at newegg and already has a fan. 🙂

I'm talking to a friend on AIM who has one right now. It's LOADING at 40C on an OC'd 3000+ to 3500+...so dang nice!

 

[JBDan]

Thats nice yea, but sooo many other factors that will make your cooling situation very different. Can't base it on his findings unless you are going to have very similiar system components and similiar room (ambient) temps as your friend. With that said, the 7700's are nice/quiet/heavy coolers. The Xp120 is much lighter and performs better at a quieter level.

 

[Crism]

I was thinking the XP-120 combo'ed with something along these lines. It looks quiet by the specs and has decent airflow for a color fan. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811998121

 

[JBDan]

Originally posted by: Crism
I was thinking the XP-120 combo'ed with something along these lines. It looks quiet by the specs and has decent airflow for a color fan. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811998121

I use this >http://www.svc.com/suf-s12-eb-19.html
They have them in blue LED as well at the egg for $8
You might want higher cfm's and if your oc'ing the Panaflo med speed on SpeedFan or a controller is always a solid purchase.

 

[freethrowtommy]

Originally posted by: Crism
How about a XP-120 and this little bastit'

http://sidewindercomputers.com/de12tfexhisp.html

Holy airflow... that thing is insane. Don't get any apendages near that, slice em clean off!

 

[superfly27]

65 dBA? No thanks. Wow, isn't that louder than a lawnmower?

BTW, also think about the overall clearance. You need to be able to install your RAM if you know what I mean.
I think some of those larger 120 mm Zalmans can make it hard for you to put RAM in the first slot. I wouldn't bother with those because on my mobo, RAM won't work at the same speed if you put RAM in slots 2 and 3 instead of 1 and 2 (yeah, socket 754).

 

[Bona Fide]

If you're still looking, I recommend an XP-90 and Panaflo L1A. Both can be found at www.svc.com 🙂

 

[bjc112]

Originally posted by: Crism
How about a XP-120 and this little bastit'

http://sidewindercomputers.com/de12tfexhisp.html

220 CFM!!!!

 

[coomar]

you realize that kind of cfm is going to wreak havoc inside the computer

xp-120 and a quiet fan is pretty great, i've stuck my fingers into the fan a couple times by accident (so big), the thing is so slow it doesn't hurt

 

[Crism]

Originally posted by: coomar
you realize that kind of cfm is going to wreak havoc inside the computer

xp-120 and a quiet fan is pretty great, i've stuck my fingers into the fan a couple times by accident (so big), the thing is so slow it doesn't hurt

Yeah my finger went straight into my Tornado at full speed when I first got it. That hurt!