Need a CPU Socket 478 HSF recommendation

[chuckywang]

I recently overclocked my CPU and I was thinking of maybe getting a better HSF. In addition to lower the CPU temperature, I also want it to be quiet. What are your recommendations for a good HSF suiting my needs?

Thanks.

 

[vrbaba]

Zalman ZNPS7000Cu

 

[Mr Miyagi]

Are you using the stock cooler now? I would suggest the Zalman CNPS7000 and CNPS7700 series. The Thermalright XP-90 and XP-120 are also good paired with a Panaflo fan. If you can wait, the Zalman Zalman CNPS9500 looks promising.

 

[chuckywang]

Originally posted by: Mr Miyagi
Are you using the stock cooler now? I would suggest the Zalman CNPS7000 and CNPS7700 series. The Thermalright XP-90 and XP-120 are also good paired with a Panaflo fan. If you can wait, the Zalman Zalman CNPS9500 looks promising.

Yeah, I'm using stock now. My CPU temp hovers around 125-130 degrees F most of the time. It gets up to 140's under heavy load. I overclocked my P4 2.4C to 3.0Ghz.

 

[Mr Miyagi]

Yeah, I think the Zalman CNPS7700 with Arctic Silver 5 is going to be the best for you. It's quiet and is also a great cooler.

 

[bREwIn dOdgEr dUDe]

under $40... zalman 7000B-cu...

 

[rise]

http://www.zalman.co.kr/

edit, my bad they have it listed differently.

 

[larry89]

Get the 7000 version of the zalman version they are very excellent quality and very quiet quiet coolers. They come with backplates and everything u need, (also thermal paste) but I would suggest getting some arctic silver 5 or arctic silver ceramique.

 

[MDE]

Zalman 7000B AlCu. Cools just about the same as the all copper version and is cheaper.

 

[yokomo]

SI-97 that is the way to do with a delta 92mm fan that works awsome for me..

 

[Algere]

Thermalright XP-90 with Panaflo L1BX (92mm low speed fan with RPM monitoring).

 

[larry89]

Originally posted by: Algere
Thermalright XP-90 with Panaflo L1BX (92mm low speed fan with RPM monitoring).

UNDER 40 bucks.

with the fan and included shipping costs it will be over 40 dollars.

 

[chuckywang]

I'm looking at the Thermalright XP-90 pictures on Newegg. I suppose I have to add in the fan myself. Where does it go?

 

[Algere]

Originally posted by: larry89

Originally posted by: Algere
Thermalright XP-90 with Panaflo L1BX (92mm low speed fan with RPM monitoring).

UNDER 40 bucks.

with the fan and included shipping costs it will be over 40 dollars.

It is under $40.

XP-90 ($24.95) with add on fan option below (L1BX discounted to $8 when combined with XP-90) = $32.95 + $6.31 (UPS Ground to Machesney Park, IL) = Grand Total of $39.26.

 

[Algere]

Originally posted by: chuckywang
I'm looking at the Thermalright XP-90 pictures on Newegg. I suppose I have to add in the fan myself. Where does it go?

Top of the heatsink

Part of the "How To" guide (if you wanna call it that) that comes with the XP-90 describes where & how to install a fan onto it.

 

[larry89]

Originally posted by: Algere

Originally posted by: larry89

Originally posted by: Algere
Thermalright XP-90 with Panaflo L1BX (92mm low speed fan with RPM monitoring).

UNDER 40 bucks.

with the fan and included shipping costs it will be over 40 dollars.

It is under $40.

XP-90 ($24.95) with add on fan option below (LB1X discounted to $8 when combined with XP-90) = $32.95 + $6.31 (UPS Ground to Machesney Park, IL) = Grand Total of $39.26.

Good deal then :thumbsup:

 

[Zap]

Originally posted by: larry89
UNDER 40 bucks.
with the fan and included shipping costs it will be over 40 dollars.

SVC.com has the XP-90 with a fan for $31.79. I believe they are willing to ship Priority Mail, which means $4 shipping.