Recommend a heatsink

[Nole7]

I just finished my system build (specs will follow) and I got hold of a retail G0 Q6600 at Microcenter for $200. Right now I'm just running it at stock speed with the stock cooler but would like to see how far I can overclock it.

Can you guys recommend a good HSF unit and thermal grease?

Also, what should I look out for with this CPU? What is the most effective way of overclocking it?

 

[Nole7]

New System:

COOLER MASTER COSMOS 1000 - $90 shipped AR
ABIT IP-35E - $68 AR
Intel Q6600 G0 Stepping - $200 + tax
2 x 2GB SuperTalent DDR2-800 - had
2 x 500GB WD SATA HDDs - had
MSI GeForce 8800GT factory overclocked - $200 AR
COOLER MASTER Real Power Pro RS-650-ACAA-A1 - $60 AR
NEC/Sony DVD Burner with Litescribe - $30

 

[crimson117]

The Tuniq Tower 120 is a great overclocking heatsink, and only costs about $45. Here's Anandtech's Review. Try Arctic Silver 5 for your thermal compound, although it's really up to you.

 

[MarcVenice]

The tuniq comes with some really good thermal grease, doesn't it ? Performance wise it's better then the Thermalright ultra extreme if you ask me. And your PSU, is it a real power pro ?

 

[crimson117]

Originally posted by: MarcVenice
The tuniq comes with some really good thermal grease, doesn't it ? Performance wise it's better then the Thermalright ultra extreme if you ask me. And your PSU, is it a real power pro ?

The picture does show it comes with thermal grease. I can't speak to the quality, but I expect it's good quality stuff if it comes with this good quality heatsink.

 

[Nole7]

Originally posted by: MarcVenice
And your PSU, is it a real power pro ?

What do you mean by that?

 

[Nole7]

Oh, sorry. I get your question now. Yes, it is: PSU

 

[Nole7]

Originally posted by: crimson117
The Tuniq Tower 120 is a great overclocking heatsink, and only costs about $45. Here's Anandtech's Review. Try Arctic Silver 5 for your thermal compound, although it's really up to you.

That one looks really good. I think I'll go for it. Thanks for the input, guys.