Overclocking

[pcslookout]

I currently have Intel Duo Core E6420 with stock heatsink/fan. I have overclocked it some but never really left it overclocked. Do you think I should or is it even worth doing ? If so what heatsink/fan do you recommend to buy from amazon ? The reason I want to buy it at amazon is because I have a gift certificate from there.

 

[cubeless]

vendetta2 from ocz is very cheap there now... of course u want to oc that chip!!! u ought to be able to get 3ish ghz out of it without much trouble... vendetta2 should keep it nice and cool...

 

[Scottae]

http://www.amazon.com/CoolerMa...000UQF4FA/ref=sr_1_48?*****&s=electronics&qid=1215282753&sr=1-48

http://www.amazon.com/CoolerMa...00XKXOS2/ref=sr_1_106?*****&s=electronics&qid=1215282847&sr=1-106

http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-C...B000C0V5RU/ref=sr_1_8?*****&s=electronics&qid=1215282970&sr=1-8

some of the better ones I found no OCZ vendetta2 from what I saw but it is a good choice if you find it....

 

[RussianSensation]

I would choose from these:

Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro - $29 (Budget)

Tuniq Tower 120 - $47 - very good

Sunbeam Core-Contact Freezer w/120mm Fan CR-CCTF - when back in stock - among the BEST

Socket 775 coolers database

 

[cubeless]

vendetta2 for $30 ar...

 

[RussianSensation]

Originally posted by: cubeless
vendetta2 for $30 ar...

Nice find.

:thumbsup:

 

[starfireone]

If you have the room in the case, you might look at the NINJA PLUS Revision B Heat sink
and 120mm fan. I use it in my case and it keeps my CPU nice and chilly. And it does not
sound like a jet engine taking off either! Almost noiseless.

Overclocking your Intel Duo Core E6420 is a good way to get more for your money and have some fun doing it too. Go for it.

 

[RallyMaster]

Originally posted by: starfireone
If you have the room in the case, you might look at the NINJA PLUS Revision B Heat sink
and 120mm fan. I use it in my case and it keeps my CPU nice and chilly. And it does not
sound like a jet engine taking off either! Almost noiseless.

Overclocking your Intel Duo Core E6420 is a good way to get more for your money and have some fun doing it too. Go for it.

Scythe Ninja 2 just came out and is 35.99 + shipping at Directron.com. I can't wait till I get mine in Wednesday 😀

 

[imported_Woody]

I've been swearing by Thermalright coolers lately. I've used the Ultra 120 and the Ultra-120 extreme. The thing I like is they don't come with a fan. Many people won't like this but you spend a little extra on a fluid bearing fan and you have the best air cooling money can buy as well as near silence.