Lightweight cooler for E8400?

[imported_dorian]

Hi, I just got a E8400 and the stock cooler is tiny (not to mention hard to install.. I'm still not sure it's installed correctly after fighting with the push pins for hours).. I'd like to overclock it a bit, so I'm looking for an aftermarket solution.

However, most coolers I've seen are huge and heavy, I'm afraid it will break down and fall on the VGA if I move the case..

Can someone recommend me a lightweight cooler that is better than the stock one? The lightest one I found was a Zalman CNPS8700 (475g), which still exceeds Intel's recommended weight. I wonder if there's a good enough solution that isn't too heavy..

 

[Andrew1990]

If I were you I would just go with a heavier one that uses bolts instead of the pushpins. They are much more secure than Intel's push pin method and also usually include backplates to help relieve any strain from the extra weight.

 

[imported_dorian]

I kept checking my temps and I'm kinda worried..
This screenshot was taken at idle:
http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/1125/tempses2.jpg

Notice the difference between programs (50/60/65º). I don't know which one is right, but they're all hot..
Anyway, I've been looking at some huge tower-like coolers like the TRUE, and I can't help but think that the damn thing will fall down..
For those who have these coolers, can you move the case? And what if you accidentaly bump into the table?

 

[Andrew1990]

Well I have used the Cool Master GeminII and the Raidmax Glacier(both would suit that processor) and I could easily move my case around, it was just about a pound heavier.

Dont get something to big though. Also, check the temps in your bios, since those programs seem not to functio right.

 

[kpo6969]

Try using RealTemp
TjMax for the E8400 to my knowledge is 95c
Your CoreTemp is 10c too high.
Version 99 is out now and TjMax can be adjusted.
I use the AC Freezer 7 Pro on my E8400.

 

[imported_dorian]

Originally posted by: Andrew1990
Well I have used the Cool Master GeminII and the Raidmax Glacier(both would suit that processor) and I could easily move my case around, it was just about a pound heavier.

Dont get something to big though. Also, check the temps in your bios, since those programs seem not to functio right.

I'm not worried about it being too heavy to move, I'm worried about the heatsink breaking down when I move it. Maybe I'm just being silly, since everyone uses these big heatsinks and I never heard about them falling down on the graphics card..

Anyway, RealTemp shows CoreTemp's temps minus 10, which is still hot (55C idle).. I'm definitely getting a better cooler