Is This A Good Deal On A Heatsink?

[ttechf]

Hey,

I'll be building my first system in the future and from everything I read, it seems to never go with the stock heatsink. I'm not looking to overclock my butt off or anything but still, it seems to have something else.

I found this and just wanted to know if you all thought it was a good bargain and deal. Seems to be.


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835181012

Or perhaps something more low profile like this?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835106176

2nd question will be if it can fit into my small case since I'm going micro ATX and all, lol.


Thank you. : )

 

[brotj7]

Do you have a G34 socket for that low profile heatsink???

For $15AR I would say yes that Corsair is a good deal. If you are not going to submit the rebate(I always miss the dates), for $30 it's not so good of a deal.

 

[ttechf]

Do you have a G34 socket for that low profile heatsink???

For $15AR I would say yes that Corsair is a good deal. If you are not going to submit the rebate(I always miss the dates), for $30 it's not so good of a deal.

No, I will not have a G34 socket, it was just an example of something low profile.

I'll have an Intel 1155 socket.


Just a question of whether it will fit inside this case - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133044

If not, Im not changing cases. I'll have to find something else for cooling.

And thanks for the response on the Corsair. : )

 

[DSF]

I'll be building my first system in the future and from everything I read, it seems to never go with the stock heatsink.

That's not really true. Intel and AMD design their heat sinks to cool their processors at generally acceptable noise levels at stock specs, and they do a fine job of it.

If you are overclocking, are particularly interested in having a quiet computer, and/or enjoy tinkering and customizing, then an aftermarket cooler is what you're looking for.

 

[ttechf]

That's not really true. Intel and AMD design their heat sinks to cool their processors at generally acceptable noise levels at stock specs, and they do a fine job of it.

If you are overclocking, are particularly interested in having a quiet computer, and/or enjoy tinkering and customizing, then an aftermarket cooler is what you're looking for.

Yeah, I do want to overclock. Not because I'm a crazy enthusiast [no offense to anyone, haha] but because why not? It's extra performance that is easy to achieve. I could easily hit 4Ghz, know what I mean?

So, should I stick with the stock cooler or get a inexpensive after market cooler?

Thanks everyone. : )

 

[Kenmitch]

It would be best to get an aftermarket cooler from the getgo. It's much easier as for the most part you'd have to tear the rig apart to change it later. Mild overclocking wont require a uber expensive cooler. Nice to have some headroom later if you should feel the need to bump up your overclock

Which micro atx case are you looking at? Guess it would be the best starting place to determine which cooler would work best for you.

 

[ttechf]

It would be best to get an aftermarket cooler from the getgo. It's much easier as for the most part you'd have to tear the rig apart to change it later. Mild overclocking wont require a uber expensive cooler. Nice to have some headroom later if you should feel the need to bump up your overclock

Which micro atx case are you looking at? Guess it would be the best starting place to determine which cooler would work best for you.

Hey, I know what you mean. I just don't want to spend a fortune on a heatsink. I know you get what you pay for but I'm sure there's deals out there. I didn't see anything over $100 on newegg so thats good, lol.

This is my case - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811133044


Maybe you can recommend some for me? : )

 

[Kenmitch]

Maybe you can recommend some for me? : )

Your case has a maximum cooler height of 100mm according to the Thermaltake site. Most tower style coolers are too tall I think. Any that would fit would have noisey small fans I'd think.

Best option would be to look for something similar to this one at newegg for example.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835185174

With your power supply above your motherboard you'll kinda be fighting for air. The lower the cooler the better. The more heatpipes the cooler has the better. Not sure if your case allows for the power supply to be flipped over as in fan sucking in from top of case. Kinda hard to tell from the images if it would have good enough airflow to keep it cool.

More examples of ones that would work

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103177

Possibly this one with a 120mm fan mounted below blowing up?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835220033

 

[ttechf]

Thanks a lot for all your help and information and links. Gives me something to go off and research on my own now. : )

 

[ttechf]

So all these would work...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835106184

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835233103

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...&SID=u00000687

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...&SID=u00000687



So out of these 4, I'd just need some views and opinions on what is the best "bang for the buck" and worth it.

: )

 

[Kenmitch]

So all these would work...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835106184

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835233103

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...&SID=u00000687

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...&SID=u00000687



So out of these 4, I'd just need some views and opinions on what is the best "bang for the buck" and worth it.

: )

The first one is too tall


The second one is too whimpy. Read the reviews



What power supply do you have? Does the fan have a speed controll on it? The Silverstone one might work without a fan at all if your power supply fan is strong enough. Might have to make a shrowd depeding on gap between it and the cooler.


What chip are you gonna use? You did mention doing a baby overclock

 

[ttechf]

Hey,


I haven't built anything yet, I'm looking for parts.

The power supply I'm probably getting is - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139027


I'm also looking at this but it says can only be used with 1156, it really can't be used with the 1155 socket?

- http://www.frozencpu.com/products/1...ket_775_1156_1366_AM2_AM3.html?tl=g40c14s1037


The processor will either be an i5-3570K or i7-3770K, I haven't quite decided. : )


Also, if possible, I'd love to get to 4.3Ghz - 4.5Ghz

If not, I could live with 4Ghz all day long. lol.

 

[Kenmitch]

The case you want or got limits your cooling solution. Going with the 3570k or 3770k 4ghz should be OK. Would have to test it and see I guess. You'll want a decent cooler if you keep the case you chose or have.

If not did you look at other case solutions? Figure you're going micro-atx by the case you listed earlier.

This case in micro-atx and pretty small but would have much better cooling and allow a larger cooler. You'd be able to 4.5ghz I'd think unless your chip turns out to be vcore hungry.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811163182

I'm thinking about downsizing my rig in sig to something smaller currently. I'm thinking mini-itx possibly or micro-atx also.

If I go mini-itx I'm thinking the following items

Motherboard

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...scrollFullInfo

Case as it looks water cooling friendly to me.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811345016

If I go micro-atx then the above case I linked is a top contender so far.

 

[ttechf]

If Im going to pay $80+ for a case, I'd want it to have SOME flair, lol. Those cases look kind of dull no offense, lol. That's why I chose the case I have. At least the good thing about the one I chose is it comes with 3 fans, plus the heatsink fan, I would think this be good enough, and me replacing the stock with something a bit better at least would help. That's my thinking. : \