What is better?

[muskie32]

What is the better CPU cooler?

CoolIT Eliminator Internal CPU TEC Water Cooler
Alphacool Cool Answer III 120 Compact 12
CORSAIR Hydro H70


What i am looking for is Price/performance. And plenty of cooling power. 😉

 

[RavenSEAL]

well...i've oc'd my e8500 to 4.5ghz on air w/ ac freeze pro 7, idle temps around 55C max 78C...those run for like 30 dollars. i say it depends on your cpu whether water cooling is truly necessary. If you feel that way...go water, otherwise just go with the corsair or even better...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-055-_-Product

or, if you feel fancy,

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-019-_-Product

 

[muskie32]

It is to be used on a 1055T

 

[RavenSEAL]

It is to be used on a 1055T

OC'd? If so, to what frequency?

 

[RavenSEAL]

If i were you, i would just grab the coolermaster i linked above,it works with AM3 socket and its a great value for the price. If you're willing to spend over $100(which isn't really necessary, unless you are doing some badass OCing), i can fancy your taste.

 

[RavenSEAL]

Something a bit fancier:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-018-_-Product

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835118051

 

[muskie32]

I wanted to try and get it to around 4 ghz

And i was attracted to the CoolT h70 because of the lower profile design. (it is not big and bulky right over the CPU unlike the Noctua)

 

[RavenSEAL]

I wanted to try and get it to around 4 ghz

And i was attracted to the CoolT h70 because of the lower profile design. (it is not big and bulky right over the CPU unlike the Noctua)

Wow, thats a big jump...i would go with the Zalman, while its freaking huge, it will keep your CPU at a stable temp. A 1.2GHz jump is a big deal...either get a nasty air cooler or buy a water cooling kit.

 

[Zap]

What is the better CPU cooler?

CoolIT Eliminator Internal CPU TEC Water Cooler
Alphacool Cool Answer III 120 Compact 12
CORSAIR Hydro H70


What i am looking for is Price/performance. And plenty of cooling power. 😉

The CoolIt is better due to the TEC, but the Corsair may be better bang/buck because it is so cheap in comparison. Also look at the CoolIt Eco series, which are similar to the Corsair.

 

[Patrick Wolf]

http://www.thermalright.com/new_a_page/product_page/cpu/silver_arrow/product_cpu_silver_arrow.html

The HR-02 is also big and bulky, but w/ one fan it still takes up less room than a stock silver arrow.

Or if water is really your thing. Do-it-yourself, cheaply. Read this thread (namely post #12):
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=258468

 

[JEDIYoda]

I didn`t even use thermal paste!
I welded my heatsink to CPU!!!

 

[Petey!]

H70 is a beast.

Especially for the price.

 

[alfa147x]

I didn`t even use thermal paste!
I welded my heatsink to CPU!!!

wat?

 

[Patrick Wolf]

I didn`t even use thermal paste!
I welded my heatsink to CPU!!!

Using your lightsaber I assume.

 

[Rifter]

Why did i never think of welding it on...... must try this!

 

[Martimus]

Why did i never think of welding it on...... must try this!

As part of my job, I have gone through many weld classes (for weld inspections), and I can't say that I think it will be a good idea to weld that thin heatspreader to the heatsink.

 

[Zap]

Wouldn't it be better to solder the two together instead of weld? Lap both surfaces until you get a perfect mate, then clamp two sides together, then heat with propane torch, then let the silver solder get sucked into the gap. Voila! Instant perfect bond...

... until you realize that you now can no longer insert the CPU into your socket.

 

[Patrick Wolf]

... until you realize that you now can no longer insert the CPU into your socket.