what a decent cheap heatsink for my new c2d set up?

[tvdang7]

i jsut dont like the intel hsf with the popping into the hole and then turn the knob. i suck at it.

whats a nice alternative for cheap?

 

[eplebnista]

http://www.directron.com/rrliel9e1gp.html

 

[bfdd]

That looks exactly like the stock hsf... Why not try to pick up a Scythe Ninja Rev B Plus it's bout 40 on Newegg I believe? Great cooler period.

If you're really stuck on not spending more than 20 there's this and... this..

 

[VirtualLarry]

Artic Cooling Freezer Pro
http://www.silentpcreview.com/article285-page1.html

 

[Spanki]

Originally posted by: tvdang7
i jsut dont like the intel hsf with the popping into the hole and then turn the knob. i suck at it.

whats a nice alternative for cheap?

Installation:
1. Turn all the knobs clockwise ("Locked" position)
2. Place heatsink on cpu, making sure each push-pin properly lines up with hole in mb.
3. Push each pin until it clicks.
4. there is no step 4 - leave the knobs alone.

Removal:
1. turn all the knobs counter-clockwise (direction of arrows is "Unlocked" position)
2. lift up each knob until pin pops up
3. use gentle twisting motion to remove heatsink (make sure you're not ripping the cpu out with it)

 

[aCynic2]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...093&name=%2410+-+%2425

 

[gorka]

Scythe Samurai-Z at Newegg.

Got mine for 20$

The fan is 2200RPM. not the quietest. but works well

 

[tvdang7]

Originally posted by: gorka
Scythe Samurai-Z at Newegg.

Got mine for 20$

The fan is 2200RPM. not the quietest. but works well

i dont see this samauri do you have a link?

 

[eplebnista]

Originally posted by: bfdd
That looks exactly like the stock hsf... Why not try to pick up a Scythe Ninja Rev B Plus it's bout 40 on Newegg I believe? Great cooler period.

If you're really stuck on not spending more than 20 there's this and... this..

The one I linked has screws and a base instead of the push pins the stock one has.

 

[eplebnista]

Originally posted by: tvdang7
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: gorka
Scythe Samurai-Z at Newegg.

Got mine for 20$

The fan is 2200RPM. not the quietest. but works well</end quote></div>

i dont see this samauri do you have a link?

Newegg no longer carries it.

Others still have it, but not for $20.

 

[BladeVenom]

Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro $21.75 and currently free shipping deal.
http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=FAN-AC7PRO

 

[Deathawk]

G-Power @ Newegg for like 23$ or something.

 

[VinDSL]

How about a Tuniq Tower 120 LFB?

They're the rage right now!

 

[VinDSL]

BTW, here's a close-up snap of my Tuniq Tower 120.

If you'll notice...

I'm running a P4 EE S478 setup, so my mobo uses the inside holes on the mounting plate.

Your C2D setup would use the holes a little further toward the outside.

In this shot you can see '775' stamped next to the hole.

The point is... the Tuniq is one of the best coolers out there... plus you can forget about those stupid plastic pins!

 

[Laminator]

Cooler Master Hyper TX2 for $20 shipped after rebate @ NewEgg.

 

[Spanki]

Originally posted by: Laminator
Cooler Master Hyper TX2 for $20 shipped after rebate @ NewEgg.

Wow, that's a a hell of a deal if you managed to get the rebate (expires 7/15)... actually works out closer to $18 shipped.

It's an excelent cooler (light weight, small, quiet, good performing) for modest-to-moderate levels of overclocking.