CPU Cooling Options?

[jforce321]

I have a evo 212 that I bought years ago that lags behind what i wanna do for my x5650 @4ghz, So I was wondering what a cost efficient air cooling or water cooling solution would be that would be a great step up from the 212.

 

[Burpo]

This is what i use, but there are better ones than a CoolLink Corator D5 now..

 

[jforce321]

This is what i use, but there are better ones than a CoolLink Corator D5 now..

I swear to god youre everywhere lol

 

[Burpo]

http://www.outletpc.com/ft8612.html...VlrrabLAdCj8bd-cHnqruhqQdRfkw_ep6NRoC_Wvw_wcB

 

[ClockHound]

The shortlist of good sub-$50(ish) coolers that can run with the big dogs:

Scythe Kotetsu or Mugen 4

Thermalright TRUE Spirit 140 Power

Thermalright TRUE Spirit 140 BW Rev A

Kotetsu Review at SPCR

TRUE Spirit 140 BW Rev A Review

 

[Burpo]

Sub $50 cooler's not gonna do it for Hexcore above 4.2Ghz tho.. Otherwise he could just add a fan to his 212 EVO..

 

[rchunter]

I've got a kraken x61 on my x5660. It does 4.2 ghz easily. Idle temps are 28c I've never seen much over 50c running handbrake. I could probably go higher pretty easily I just haven't. Don't really need too.

 

[schmuckley]

http://www.overclock.net/t/1503843/my-bong-cooler-build-log-evaporative-cooling/0_100

Cost:Approx. $170 for cpu-only loop.
Effectiveness:Will cool anything with res water approx 6-11c below ambient.
If you want cooler you will need a TEC or phase-change or chiller.