Which s939 HSF?

[brikis98]

My system:

MSI Neo4-f s939 mobo
A64 x2 3800+ @ 2.5Ghz
Thermaltake TR2TT CPU Cooler
2x1GB Mushkin DDR500
MSI x1900xtx

At the current settings, my CPU is 38C idle and ~54C under load, which is about as hot as I'd want it to be. However, it can boot into windows at up to 2.8Ghz but gets way too hot, as temps jump over 60C under any kind of load. So, I think my CPU has some more headroom for OCing but my current cooling is holding me back.

What would you guys recommend I do to get the most out of my CPU:

1. Get the Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro
2. Use the stock HSF that came with the x2 3800+
3. Use some other HSF? if so, it must be quiet!!
4. Stick with the TR2TT, it's unlikely anything will help

 

[RallyMaster]

Do you care if you remove your motherboard when installing a CPU cooler? If yes, go with the easy one....Freezer 64 Pro. If not, get one of those top coolers such as the Tuniq Tower, Scythe Infinity, Ultra-120, Noctua NH-U12, etc.

 

[brikis98]

Originally posted by: RallyMaster
Do you care if you remove your motherboard when installing a CPU cooler? If yes, go with the easy one....Freezer 64 Pro. If not, get one of those top coolers such as the Tuniq Tower, Scythe Infinity, Ultra-120, Noctua NH-U12, etc.

any idea how much of a difference I could see with the Freezer 64 Pro?

and how much of a pain are these "top coolers" to install? are they that much better to justify the extra work and price?

 

[Ayah]

Originally posted by: brikis98

Originally posted by: RallyMaster
Do you care if you remove your motherboard when installing a CPU cooler? If yes, go with the easy one....Freezer 64 Pro. If not, get one of those top coolers such as the Tuniq Tower, Scythe Infinity, Ultra-120, Noctua NH-U12, etc.

any idea how much of a difference I could see with the Freezer 64 Pro?

and how much of a pain are these "top coolers" to install? are they that much better to justify the extra work and price?

They are well worth the work (Not that much work, just time.). I'd vote in the Thermalright U-120.

 

[yosuke188]

I would go with the Scythe Ninja if it fits in the case.

 

[keeleysam]

You do not have to remove the board for the Scythe Infinity.

 

[JEDIYoda]

Originally posted by: keeleysam
You do not have to remove the board for the Scythe Infinity.

you also donot need to remove the board for the Zalman 9500 or 9700.!!

 

[corsa]

you also do not need to remove the board for the ...... Thermaltake Big Typhoon VX 😎