Best heat sink for overclocking?

[snidy]

I'm getting the Asus Nforce2 delux with an XP2700 or 2800, what's the best heatsink fan? I'll probably overclock in the future, so I want one that can handle it. Preferably quiet.

 

[BigJ]

#1 Thermalright SLK-800
#2 Swiftech MC462
#3 Alpha PAL8045

 

[nick1985]

what about taisol?

 

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: nick1985
what about taisol?

The Taisol is a decent HS, but he's asking for the best right now, and those three are where its at, unless Taisol came out with a super HSF unit since July/August.

 

[skiznots]

I like the Coolermaster HHC-001. I haven't done any reading lately, as far as HSF's go, so I couldn't actually say that it was the best. Happy hunting!!

~skiznots

 

[tbates757]

Originally posted by: nick1985
what about taisol?

Good question.

Anyway, Thermalright SLK-800 and Swiftech MCX462+ are neck and neck. The + version of the Swiftech is the newest and best.

SVCompucycle.com has the SLK-800 for $29.99 which is quite a steal. You'd be hard pressed to find the MCX462+ for under $45. You will need to buy a fan seperately, and since you prefer quiet computing might I suggest a Sunon 80mm 39CFM fan? That can also be found at SVCompucycle for about 4.99 if my memory serves correctly.

 

[ChampionAtTufshop]

Originally posted by: BigJ2078
#1 Thermalright SLK-800
#2 Swiftech MC462
#3 Alpha PAL8045

the first is with clips, the other 2 is using mobo holes (requires taking out mobo and all)

another version of swiftech(newer) is mcx462

im personally gonna try slk800 soon, ive had mcx462 before and its awesome

 

[bgeh]

i'd say the slk-800 is the best because it doesn't use the 4 mounting holes and is therefore more compatible to future mobos since AMD has revised the motherboard design guide from having the 4 holes to none currently

 

[chizow]

Originally posted by: tbates757

Originally posted by: nick1985
what about taisol?

Good question.

Anyway, Thermalright SLK-800 and Swiftech MCX462+ are neck and neck. The + version of the Swiftech is the newest and best.

SVCompucycle.com has the SLK-800 for $29.99 which is quite a steal. You'd be hard pressed to find the MCX462+ for under $45. You will need to buy a fan seperately, and since you prefer quiet computing might I suggest a Sunon 80mm 39CFM fan? That can also be found at SVCompucycle for about 4.99 if my memory serves correctly.

Yep, I agree, that Sunon is an excellent fan for quiet cooling (dual bearing too). I was running 6 of them in my last Enlight (2 side blow, 1 front, 1 rear, 1 top and 1 on HS), and its incredibly quiet (~29dBA??). Not as quiet as the Panaflos or stealths, but these fans actually MOVE air The 39CFM is nothing to sneeze at either, you can still get a moderate OC with a good HSF using one of these fans, and with the cooler T-breds, heat isn't the issue so much as the core not being able to handle the frequency.

I would also opt for an SLK-800 now over the 8045 or MCX462, not just for price or performance reasons as tbates mentioned, but also b/c of the mounting mechanism like Bgeh said. There was a time when clip based HSF's sucked b/c they only used a single tooth that often broke and were a pain to install. The clip mechanisms are much better nowadays, and if you are in your case or you want to tweak your CPU (either change it or work on its bridges) or replace your mobo, having to remove an 8045 or MC462 becomes a real pain. I swore I wouldn't buy another socket A HSF after my Alpha 8045, but I'm reconsidering it now, especially with the nice price on the SLK-800.

Chiz

 

[CraigRT]

CoolerMaster HHC-001.
cools about the same as Swiftech, looks better, and is about 1/2 the price. it's the best overall cooler out there for the money.

 

[MichaelD]

How does the SLK-800 compare to the Thermalright AX-7? I have an AX-7 with a Vantec Stealth fan/AS III combo, and it works very well. But, cooler is always better.

 

[S0me1X]

Originally posted by: BigJ2078
#1 Thermalright SLK-800
#2 Swiftech MC462
#3 Alpha PAL8045

Because of the weight of the heatsinks, I personally feel safer with the swiftec/alpha mounting system.

 

[Shimmishim]

if you want a good fan, i'd get the thermalright smart fan ii with adjustable fan control....

but i personally like the taisol HSF units and i am going to use the cgk760092 with copper insert for my 1700+ (it's rated up to 2600+)

 

[Soulkeeper]

I just picked up an slk-800 and a variable speed fan
in my opinion it is one of the best heatsinks money can buy right now, if not the best

 

[Soulkeeper]

also tomshardware just through up a large heatsink review
he didn't include any of the older heatsinks but you can get a good idea of what some of the newer ones are doing
HERE!

 

[VFAA]

Originally posted by: BigJ2078
#1 Thermalright SLK-800
#2 Swiftech MC462
#3 Alpha PAL8045

 

[Sushi]

Coolermaster HHC-001 for sure! They'll have to pry mine from my cold dead hands.

 

[Wind]

Originally posted by: MichaelD
How does the SLK-800 compare to the Thermalright AX-7? I have an AX-7 with a Vantec Stealth fan/AS III combo, and it works very well. But, cooler is always better.

Should be around the same. SLK-800 is slightly better..1C..maybe.