Currently have Zaleman 9500...better cooler suggestion?

[Brother Ali]

Well I currently have a Zaleman 9500 cooler. My CPU is OC to 3.2 (e6400) at alittle over stock 1.32V. But while just idling or surfing the web I am getting temps around 64C (via speedfan). This is after a full day of the computer running. I noticed how hot it was and turned on the cooler on the highest setting (which gave me 64C it was around 67C before). These temps are though CoreTemp, the stock software (gig easytune) is showing 44C.

My problem is I have this case:

http://www.silverstonetek.com/....php?pno=lc17&area=usa

This doesnt give me alot of hight for the better coolers. And also doesnt give me the best cooling.

The Zaleman is around 125mm in height. So it would need to be around that height.

Any help is very appreciated!

 

[nastymatt]

I would measure your exact height restrictions as 125mm is pretty roomy. Only a few heat /fans wont fit in there.

Then take a look here:

http://www.tomshardware.com/re...-charts-2008,1779.html

I went for the Thermalright and it's a beast.. but I don't think it will fit in your machine.

 

[WoodButcher]

That cooler should be fine for your chip, Check the mounts and replace the TIM, What it needs is more fresh air , this will limit any heat sink you install. Try it with the case open before you buy a new heat sink. If your temps drop buy a hole saw instead!

 

[disports]

hmm i have the same heatsink and i idle around 36-38 C (using core temp and real temp). you definitely might want to check how you mounted it as woodbutcher says.