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what HSF for duo core?

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ingenue007

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I am getting e6300. What HSF should I get? I don't want something super loud. I have an antec p180 case and want to have an effective HSF for overclocking, yet not be as loud as my current computer's fan. Thanks.
 
Hmm... there isn't really a lot of room height wise in that case, is there. You may want to check out the thermalright si-128 or 120. If you think you have enough room, newegg has the scythe mine for $35 shipped. It performs very well and does it pretty quietly. Something like 35dba on high. BTW, it's core 2 duo, not duo core 😛.
 
Originally posted by: Racer7
Did you need to use anything other than Thermalright's new retension clip to mount that XP-90c?
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Oops, I forgot about that. Yea, you also need to buy the LGA775 adapter kit, about $5.
 
Cool. I have a e6400 coming. I also have an unused XP-90 sitting around that was intended for a A64 build. Any tips or tricks besides the adapter kit?
 
Originally posted by: Racer7
Cool. I have a e6400 coming. I also have an unused XP-90 sitting around that was intended for a A64 build. Any tips or tricks besides the adapter kit?
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Not really. It's an easy install. You put a metal cross piece on the back of the board, run some screws through the holes, and attach 2 plastic bars. The XP-90 then clips on to the bars. I have the heat pipes facing up on mine because that allows the heatsink to overhang the northbridge and get some air blowing on it.
 
that's a darned nice cooler...the xp-90c....I wish they'd get the dang thing back in stock so I can get one.....throw a tornado on too! Get the air MOVIN!!!
 
Are there any other good ones out there? I am building an HTPC and am using an E6400. I don't think I'll have enough room in there for the Thermalright XP-90c
 
Well, I just got a Scythe Infinity and it's pretty sweet, but very heavy and very huge. I've heard good things about the Thermalright 120 though.
 
I use a Scythe Ninja+ and it fits just fine in my P180 and is really quiet + cools effectively.
 
Originally posted by: SickNic
Are there any other good ones out there? I am building an HTPC and am using an E6400. I don't think I'll have enough room in there for the Thermalright XP-90c
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It's not a huge heatsink as far as height goes. You may even be able to use it without a fan as long as you have decent airflow in the case, and aren't overclocking. Playing UT2k4 I keep all of my fans speed all the way down and the computer barely even blows warm air.
 
Originally posted by: Maxspeed996
that's a darned nice cooler...the xp-90c....I wish they'd get the dang thing back in stock so I can get one.....throw a tornado on too! Get the air MOVIN!!!
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In stock Here.... Great place to deal with also. Fast Priority Mail shipping.... 🙂
 
scythe mine... $35 shipped from newegg. Includes 10cm fan, built in actually. Same performance as ninja and a little better than anything thermalright has to offer.
 
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