Bolt-thru kit question and/or cooler recommendations

[IndyColtsFan]

I have a question regarding bolt-thru kits. I currently have the system in my sig, and the CPU is cooled by a Xigmatek RS-1283 cooler with a socket 775 bolt-thru kit. I am planning on upgrading soon and will likely go with a socket 1155 board and an i7-2600K. A few questions:

1. I am thinking about using the existing Xigmatek cooler in my new rig. Is this a good idea? Any recommendations for a socket 1155 bolt-thru kit?

2. If this isn't a good idea, any recommendations on coolers? I'd ideally like to hit 4.5 Ghz with the CPU but I really don't want to spend $80+ on a heatsink/fan combo either. Let's say $50 or $60 is the max I'm willing to spend -- are there significantly better alternatives than the Xigmatek above?

Thanks guys

 

[Spicedaddy]

Xigmatek part number is ACK-I5361...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835233038

There are better coolers, but for 10$ I'd keep the one you have.

 

[MadScientist]

Some Asrock Z68 MBs have a Combo Cooler Option (more holes in the MB) for Socket 775 coolers. http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.asp?Model=Z68%20Extreme4

 

[IndyColtsFan]

Thanks guys. So do you think 4.5 GHz is doable with the Xigmatek RS1283?

 

[MadScientist]

There's better coolers out there for $50. - $60. than your Xigmatek, but give it a shot first.

 

[IndyColtsFan]

Which ones are better in the $60 range?

 

[Idontcare]

http://www.frostytech.com/top5heatsinks.cfm

 

[Zap]

Thanks guys. So do you think 4.5 GHz is doable with the Xigmatek RS1283?

If you DON'T hit 4.5GHz, it won't be the cooler that is holding you back.

 

[IndyColtsFan]

If you DON'T hit 4.5GHz, it won't be the cooler that is holding you back.

Thanks. IIRC, the RS1283 was rated as the second best cooler in 2008 when I built the box and I was hoping it would still be useful on an i7. Sounds like it is worth a shot, though the list of heatsinks IDC linked contains a few reasonably priced ones.

 

[aigomorla]

Sandy's are not heat limited on AIR.

Your going to run into Dangerous voltage if your cpu cant do it.

The sink is for extra stability at load so you have a better heat transfer.