Best CPU Cooler these days?

datawrite · 3 Mar 2009 at 21:16

Had my CPU cooler for a long time now and fancy a change to get temps down a bit. I use an AM2 CPU, 3.2 and a Thermalright SI-128 Heatsink with Noctua fan on it. So, looking to get a great Heatsink and don't mind using my existing 120mm Noctua fan.

Any ideas guys? Cheers

mattup · 3 Mar 2009 at 21:29

True.

Matt

datawrite · 3 Mar 2009 at 21:48

Reality|Bites · 3 Mar 2009 at 21:54

http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/coolers/display/thermolab-baram.html

shinester184 · 3 Mar 2009 at 22:14

Noctua NH-U12P AM2 as my reccomendation.

datawrite · 3 Mar 2009 at 22:32

Reality|Bites said:
http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/coolers/display/thermolab-baram.html

Looks interesting but nobody stocks it as far as i can see?

freddie64 · 4 Mar 2009 at 01:35

Ninja.

mattup · 4 Mar 2009 at 09:02

datawrite said:
Looks interesting but nobody stocks it as far as i can see?

Hence my recomendation for the TRUE.

Matt

FaceplantSi · 4 Mar 2009 at 10:35

shinester184 said:
Noctua NH-U12P AM2 as my reccomendation.

+1 (unless the TRUE is actually in stock that is) Make sure your case can fit them as they're both massive!

Ben M · 4 Mar 2009 at 13:12

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-026-CM

vroom vroom

Lelouch · 4 Mar 2009 at 14:31

TRUE I think is too expensive.

Why not Akasa Nero it keeps my e2180 OCed @ 3.36Ghz Idle/Load:25/50

It will keep your CPU chilled. It also has won the CustomPC Premium Grade Award.

BTW, it's CHEAP as chips!

IllusivePro · 4 Mar 2009 at 14:34

Ben M said:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-026-CM

vroom vroom

+1

Excellent cooler!

jimmybates · 4 Mar 2009 at 14:41

That V8 cooler looks mental

datawrite · 8 Mar 2009 at 14:24

Akasa AK-967 Nero looks good too

BigBruiserAl · 8 Mar 2009 at 18:33

v10/v12 should be out soon now that will be big beast

IllusivePro · 8 Mar 2009 at 21:37

BigBruiserAl said:
v10/v12 should be out soon now that will be big beast

I actually can't imagine how much room those are going to take up in a case considering how large my V8 is :|

Bleek · 8 Mar 2009 at 21:39

OCZ Vendetta II works a treat for me, very quiet and idles in the mid 20's.

Slashiem · 8 Mar 2009 at 23:49

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-000-TQ&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=1395

SirConfused · 9 Mar 2009 at 10:36

I had the Vendetta 2 on my old q6600 and was perfectly happy with it. Like Edleake said, it is very good for the cooling, if a little noisier than some of the more expensive ones. If I remember correctly it ran at load under 40.

I have heard good things from a friend about the V8 and believe the V10 is out but don't know if anywhere has it yet. It is quieter than your average case fan from what I have heard and keeps C2Q's very cool under fairly substantial OC's.

I am currently using the Noctual NH-U12P 1366 Version on my i7 and it seems to be doing a pretty good job for me so far. I'm still experimenting with my clocks but I haven't reached a temp i'm not happy with yet.

That's just what I have been through in recent history regarding coolers, hope it helps you make your decision.

Bleek · 9 Mar 2009 at 11:27

I had the Freezer Pro 64 prior to this and the OCZ Vendetta is in another league!