Socket A coolers...help !!!

[jh0sken612]

OK

Got a Asus A7V motherboard, bought it used- and the seller failed to inform me that the clip on the bigger side (closest to the RAM) of the socket holder thingy was broken.

I am looking for a Heatsink/fan combo that uses outer two / all three clips to clip the CPU down??? eeds to go up to 1.2 Ghz

Thanks

 

[jonmcc33]

OCZ Golaith and the Thermaltake Dragon Orb

 

[jh0sken612]

I am not a big Fan of the Tt products...

BUT any others..?

 

[tigerbait]

I think I remember reading that the Taisol HSF uses all 3 clips

 

[SWScorch]

ThermalRight AX-7. Not only is it one of the top 3 heatsinks on the market, but it is relatively cheap and uses all three socket cleats. It also uses an 80mm fan so it can be very quiet with a decent amount of airflow. Check out coolerguys for more info.

 

[billyjak]

ThermalRight SK600 the new one has 3 clips

 

[John]

The Taisol CGK760092 is a solid choice w/ a copper inlay as well.

 

[zzzz]

another vote for taisol 760

 

[RanDum72]

Swiftech MCXC370-0A. Just awesome HS and very easy to install. Check it out here.

 

[jh0sken612]

Ordering either the OCZ Goliath or the Swiftech MCXC370-0A today! thanks for suggestions!

 

[Mavrick007]

How about one that uses the 4 holes on the mobo? Negates the need for the clip then.

 

[jh0sken612]

My A7V has 4 holes, but I've never installed one like that before, and I dont feel comfortable w/ a new 100$ CPU

 

[PlatinumGold]

the four hole thing isn't difficult to do, but it is annoying.

 

[Mavrick007]

<< the four hole thing isn't difficult to do, but it is annoying. >>


It is annoying cause you have to take more time to put it on with the 4 spring bolts, but it's supposed to be a more secure and safer scenario than just using the clips. Some mobos have trouble with the size of the clips anyway so it makes it easier to put on those. Ie. Capacitors are too close to the clip holder so you don't have enough room.

Once I put my hsf on, I don't want to take the thing off unless something happens to the fan or I replace the cpu for a faster one

 

[jh0sken612]

i just ordered the OCZ goliath w/ 60CFM delta.. cant wait til the PC is a vacuum cleaner