whats the best CPU cooler money can buy ?

Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme is the best air cooler on the market, but it comes at a price. You might want to look at something less than the Noctua, TT BigTyp 120 VX or Scythe Ninja RevB.
 
flibby said:
Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme is the best air cooler on the market, but it comes at a price. You might want to look at something less than the Noctua, TT BigTyp 120 VX or Scythe Ninja RevB.
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Actually... not anymore it's not. Thermalright have just released the new IFX-14 which is even more loony that the 120 extreme. See this link:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-048-TR&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=821

For something more sensible and really easy installation without the need for masses of space take a look at the Zalman 9700NT. I have one installed and the difference between mine and the thermalright cooler is around 2-3C for half the price. I have a Q6600 @ 3ghz with temps of 31C-30C-27C-30C idle and temps of 49C-48C-44C-46C under full load with prime95 torture test. Under normal load i.e bioshock my temps are in the low 40's.
 
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spooks said:
Actually... not anymore it's not. Thermalright have just released the new IFX-14 which is even more loony that the 120 extreme.
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General concensus at the moment from the reviews is that it doesn't beat the Ultra 120 Extreme in terms of cooling performance. Remember, price + wackyness doesn't make it better :)
 
D-TEK fusion, providing ofcourse that you have a radiator, tubing, fluid, resivoir, pump :D.

but if you want air then i would recommend the tuniq tower.
 
jamieuk23 said:
Hi I am not botherd about cost just want the best air cooler for my CPU. what do you recommend ?
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Well if your not bothered about cost why are you sticking to an air cooler?

I would recommend the Coolit systems freezone, although liquid based its a self contained unit .
 
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