P4 Coolers...I need to strike a balance.

[Spiffae]

Hi everybody,
I'm refitting my system a little, (New mobo, new Power Supply, new CPU cooler), and i don't know what kind of cooler to get. I've got a P4 1.8, which i have heard is a very good overclocker, and since i've been running on an Intel mobo, i have not been able to oc. I'd like a cooler that's going to give me a little headroom to push my processor a little bit. I have what i guess is a stock cooler now, and i guess it's running at about 40 degrees. I'd like something that will keep it there when i push it a little. Noise level is a big consideration, and so is cost. any ideas?
thanks

 

[Lord Evermore]

Most people find the stock cooler does quite well for moderate overclocking. You may as well see what you can get out of it before buying another for no reason.

 

[Blurry]

An Alpha PAL 8942 with a Panaflo is an excellent choice for excellent cooling and low noise.

 

[Spiffae]

yeah, good call...maybe i'll just put in some arctic silver III...i don't have 50 bucks to drop on a heatsink.

 

[Afro000Dude]

I got my 1.6 to 2.4 using the stock cooler. Tops out at 37C running Sandra burn-in.

 

[Lizardman]

I ran my 1.6 at 2.66 on the stock cooler for a month untill I bought an alpha 8942. I did get rid of the thermal pad on the stock cooler of course and used artic alumina, before I installed it.

 

[mrman3k]

The stock cooler with some Arctic Silver will get you to 2GHz