1156 CPU cooler question

Gtiracer · 1 May 2010 at 00:04

Hi, a simple question and hopefully not a complicated answer and hoping one of you may be able to help.

I have an i7 860 on 1156 socket that I want to overclock safely to about 4.0Ghz

I dont want temps to rise over about 50 degrees if possible?

Can anyone suggest me the best cooler for the job, I have looked at the Noctua NH-D14 but am concerned about size so am thinking the Thermalright Venomous X with 2 x SpiF2 120mm Fans

Can anyone guide me in the right direction please?

many thanks to anyone who can help and no i'm not against water cooling, just want the best tool for the job without spending more than necessary

DIABLO · 1 May 2010 at 00:31

You can't go wrong with the Venomous X the 2nd best cooler after the NH-14 i believe.

reflux · 1 May 2010 at 00:33

There's nothing wrong with temps 50C+. My i7 920 @4ghz runs 75c under full load using a Venomous X with two Akasa Apaches.

Geckovich · 1 May 2010 at 11:52

Gtiracer said:
I dont want temps to rise over about 50 degrees if possible?

Very unlikely without spending a lot of money. The 860s take a fair amount of voltage to hit 4ghz, more so than the 920s, so they run hot.

Mine running at 4.1 maxes out at about 60-65*C under water, though admittedly I've also got a fairly heavily clocked 5850 in the loop too (Ek supreme LT block, DDC ultra pump and pa120.3 so not a bad loop either).

Is there any reason you want below 50*C? These chips are happy to run hotter.

DIABLO · 1 May 2010 at 13:02

As said it's impossible to get under 50c unless you use refrigeration or a hybrid TEC watercooling solution.

Gtiracer · 2 May 2010 at 02:03

It was a piece of mind type of thing plus I want to be able to push it further than 4.0Ghz

Also I really don't feel comfortable running at 75 degrees, i like things as cool as possible.

After you mentioning the TEC cooler i spotted this:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-027-CM&tool=3

Obviously I know its not 1156 socket, but with this type of system, do you just buy it and bolt on? or is there loads of other things that would need to go with it?

OpenToSuggestions · 2 May 2010 at 11:29

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-010-NC&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=1395

Cannot fault mine. My i7 750 only goes over 70c if I run IBT for hours on end.

Mr Krugga · 2 May 2010 at 13:15

mglover070588 said:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-010-NC&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=1395

Cannot fault mine. My i7 750 only goes over 70c if I run IBT for hours on end.

Not really the best choice imo, especially at that price. You'd be better off with Venomous X and Akasa Apache fan(s).

OpenToSuggestions · 2 May 2010 at 17:33

Mr Krugga said:
Not really the best choice imo, especially at that price. You'd be better off with Venomous X and Akasa Apache fan(s).

£45 just for the heatsink though :eek:

The good thing about the Noctua is that the two fans are worth £15-£20 each.

Gtiracer · 2 May 2010 at 17:49

Would the Noctua D14 fit my i7 860 with Asus p7p55d motherboard with crucial ram does anyone know?

Gtiracer · 2 May 2010 at 18:32

also liking the look of the cooler master V8 and the results that thing produces on the reviews, anyone have any first hand experience? and also can you get an adapter to fit it to an 1156?

Sorry for all the questions

OpenToSuggestions · 2 May 2010 at 18:37

Gtiracer said:
Would the Noctua D14 fit my i7 860 with Asus p7p55d motherboard with crucial ram does anyone know?

On my Gigabyte board one ram slot f the 4 is obstructed, but you can just mount the fan 1cm upwards in order to give enough clearance. The fans on the noctua are simply strapped on with the attachments provided.