I need help deciding on a heatsink, got it narrowed down

[mikef208]

I was looking at the Taisol CGK760092(can someone tell me what the 760092A is), as well as the Switech 370(only I was looking at the one from KDcomputers), the Glaciator, and the Switech MC462. I thought the switech 370 was better then the Taisol, but in the reviews I have seen the taisol is better, so that narrows it down to three. I kinda need it quick and I think there is a waiting list for the Glaciator so that narrows it down to 2. Any suggestions other then what i have.

 

[mikef208]

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[PlatinumGold]

mike

i got a new contender for you.

Thermalright SK6.

very nice HS. my newest one.

 

[TruculentTucan]

get the taisol. Its a good cooler, and will be made a lot better if you buy a bigger fan and put it on it.

 

[mikef208]

Platinum Gold, i will look into it, but generally the all copper coolers aren't worth the price since the ones with a copper base perform better or on par with the more expensive all copper ones. But I will look at it, since the Glaciator is all copper and seems to do okay. Just checked a review of the SK6 and it doesn't even come close to the performance of the CAK38.

TruculentTucan, that is the way i am leaning, since i figured with the price of CPU's right now, with the 40.00 bucks I save on the taisol over the switech I can prolly buy a faster processer then what the switech would have allowed me to take my other proc.

 

[Garion]

<< TruculentTucan, that is the way i am leaning, since i figured with the price of CPU's right now, with the 40.00 bucks I save on the taisol over the switech I can prolly buy a faster processer then what the switech would have allowed me to take my other proc. >>



I'm actually making the same choice for my system.. I decided to wait a bit until the new Copper Glaciators start to ship and get more reviews.

Just keep in mind that a 1.0@1.33 gives out the same amount of heat as a 1.33@1.33. Granted, the Taisol of 370 will be just fine, but if you want to overclock further than it will take you, it's going to be a bookend in the long run. If you can afford it, everyone says to go with the MC-462A or wait for the Glaciator.

- G

 

[mikef208]

Well I need to get this soon, so the glaciator is prolly not an option right now, since no reviews and it takes a while to ship. The taisol is easily found for under 40.00, the Switech can be found for around 80.00. My question is, will the Switech allow me to overclock a CPU 300Mhz more then the Taisol? I don't think it will, and if it doesn't then getting it is pointless, since you can save the extra 40.00 and put it towards a 300Mhz faster processor. That sounds confusing, i hope you can all understand what i mean. I really like the looks of both the sinks, though.

 

[TheHorta]

My thinking is this.

Anyone who is seriously considering a Swiftec 462 for $80+ might as well pony up the extra $40 or so and get a full water cooler kit. For the investment, you're much more likely to reap greater performance benefits than with any HSF combo.

 

[mikef208]

Well I am too afraid of water leaking all over my computer and then be out a lot of money. I have considered using Freon though, but I am not looking to invest the time in it right now. Nor do I have a case big enough to accomodate it.

 

[TuffGuy]

the cgk760092A is just the cgk760092 with a delta 38cfm. you can easily mod the cgk760092 and put an 80mm, 2900rpm, 41cfm fan on it.

 

[mikef208]

Two questions, what do you need to do to add an 80mm to the tasiol? And second would that really help. I mean I know there will be mroe airflow, but there will also be a bigger deadspot right over the core, which is bad. I have 2 little 50 or 40mm fans on my taisol 740 right now and they are doing better then the stock fan did.