Can't decide on a HSF for my new computer

[chari]

I am thinking about getting the Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro but I dont know what will cool the best. I will be running an AMD Athlon FX60. I plan on overclocking a little bit but nothing too extensive. I will be gaming mostly for long periods of time and I need good cooling. My case has 1 front 120 and one back 120 cooling fan.
Do you think I should use this or go for something else. Scythe, XP90c, xp120, or anything else. I am looking for pure opinions here. Please let me know what I should use.
Thanks much!

 

[RallyMaster]

FX60...I would pay the extra 15 bucks and get a Scythe Ninja Pro (the one with fan) if space is not too much of a concern (won't fit in my comp since there's a huge NB cooler in the way).

However, I would think the AC Freezer 64 Pro will handle the FX60.

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

Cutting to the chase. http://www.centralcomputers.com/
Buy the 64Pro for $18. They have a VG resellers rating.

If you want a HS that will fit all current boards and chips, buy the SI-120.

If noise is a major concern and you don't mind a case filling HS, get the Ninja.

...Galvanized

 

[Fullmetal Chocobo]

I vote for the SI-120. Ease of installation is wonderful, good cooler, cools surrounding components, and looks nice. Yeah, it's a bit expensive, but then so is your proc.

 

[potato28]

SI-120 is a very easy install, and performes very good. The Ninja is hard to install, but it gives amazing performence.

 

[JM Aggie08]

Originally posted by: Fullmetal Chocobo
I vote for the SI-120. Ease of installation is wonderful, good cooler, cools surrounding components, and looks nice. Yeah, it's a bit expensive, but then so is your proc.

/thread

 

[xenolith]

You have the best available processor, now get the best available hsf to keep it nice and cool, the TT Big Typhoon.

 

[chari]

Alright thanks a lot guys for your help. I am going with the SI-120.
Im gonna use a panaflo or a sunon to put on top of it unless someone has a better suggestion. Thanks Again!

Nick

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: chari
Alright thanks a lot guys for your help. I am going with the SI-120.
Im gonna use a panaflo or a sunon to put on top of it unless someone has a better suggestion. Thanks Again!

Nick

How much are you willing to pay for the fan?

GY prefers the low speed 120x38 Delta triple blade fans and the 120x38 Sanyo Denki (PM him about which model). The 120x25 Akasa Amber, [low speed] Yate Loon, and Nexus fans are also excellent choices.

 

[chari]

Where can I get Akasa Amber 120mm Fans the cheapest. The best price i found was 16.30 including shipping.

 

[Howard]

http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/akamsefa.html