c2d air for $25

[fpoverflow]

So many heatsinks available it's making my head spin. I'm looking to OC an e6420, and want to spend $20-25. I'd like something on the quieter side. What are my best options? Thanks for your help!

 

[Binky]

There are only a few options at that price point. First, try the stock cooler. It's better than you might think (orthos load temps are not real world tests) and it runs quietly.

Then maybe check out the Freezer 7 Pro and the Ultra 90.

 

[Fallengod]

:thumbsup: Yeah, Freezer 7 or ultra90 are both decent. I hope you arnt planning on a huge overclock though.

 

[fpoverflow]

The seem to really like the cooler master hyper 6+ here:

http://www.firingsquad.com/hardware/core_2_cpu_cooler_roundup/page18.asp

But, the lowest I'm seeing it for is $34, so a little out of my range.

So which is better, the freezer or ultra90?

 

[Henny]

Originally posted by: fpoverflow
So many heatsinks available it's making my head spin. I'm looking to OC an e6420, and want to spend $20-25. I'd like something on the quieter side. What are my best options? Thanks for your help!

Ultra 90 with 92mm Panaflo and run it off 7V. Quiet, efficient and cheap. It's best to supplement this with 120's for the PSU and case.

My E6700 is OC'd to about 3.5 Ghz @ 1.4V with this setup and rarely get's above 40 degrees.

SVC had the Ultra -90's on sale recently.

 

[fpoverflow]

Thanks Henny. They still are pretty cheap at $20.

Is one of these 92mm fans preferable?

http://www.svc.com/panaflo-brand.html

I have an old Antec Sonata case, with a 120mm fan in back, but it never seemed to move much air.. I need to see what type it is.

 

[RallyMaster]

Freezer 7 Pro. Get it and forget it.

 

[Kromis]

Originally posted by: RallyMaster
Freezer 7 Pro. Get it and forget it.

http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?p=FAN-AC...c98a08f95759a88d7865159d9bfd270818d27f

 

[Pwntcomputer]

Definitely Freezer 7. Outperforms my $50 Typhoon. Quite a bit lighter as well.

 

[fpoverflow]

Thanks all. Ordered!