AM3+ cooler.

Armadillo · 25 Feb 2012 at 18:43

I need to replace my hyper 212+ as it's not up to the task of cooling my 955.

Currently my x4 955 is running 3.8GHZ @ 1.488V, which the 212+ can just about handle. I'd also like to up the cpu-nb from stock to 2400/2600mhz, but together the 212+ cannot handle it and it's getting too hot

. Room can get a little warm in summer, so I'd like something with enough cooling capacity that I don't have to take the overclock off in summer

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I'm using kingston hyper X grey, which isn't a high profile ram, so clearance shouldn't be an issue. Board I use is a sabertooth 990fx, don't think the heatsinks on it should cause issue, but not sure. Case is a cm690 II, and max height of cooler according to coolermaster is 177mm

Budget is up to £100.

Thanks

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RJC · 25 Feb 2012 at 18:50

Should have no issues with the cpu cooler below:

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

What temps are you getting?

Armadillo · 25 Feb 2012 at 18:54

55C or so with it just at [email protected], once I increase the cpu-nb as well, then it hits around 58C and that's getting a bit too close to the 62C max for me and would probably hit it in summer.

iBSOD · 25 Feb 2012 at 23:16

NH-D14.

Or if a H100 fits in your case

Helios1234 · 26 Feb 2012 at 10:48

Alpenfohn K2 is also a good option.

Armadillo · 26 Feb 2012 at 14:54

Should have added I want pwm fans, I simply assumed high end coolers would use them. Dh-14 is out because of it using 3 pin fans. Sabertooth manual does not say you can switch the to voltage control, it might switch automatically if a 3pin fan is plugged in, but I'm not paying £60+ to find out.

So that leaves just the Phanteks PH-TC14PE, which is 3pin, but they released a pwm adapter that comes with new shipments or you can request one for free or the k2.

Just have to decide now

, but at least I have a starting point to look at reviews etc

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Thanks for the suggestions.

Armadillo · 26 Feb 2012 at 22:05

After a lot of reading today. Think I'll go for the K2, as across most reviews it seems it's within 1-2C of the phantek, yet is £10 cheaper

and a lot of the reviews seem to praise it's build quality as well

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cobbly123 · 26 Feb 2012 at 22:25

Hi i have the sabertooth, if you use a 3 pin fan on the cpu headers it will not adjust the fan speed only 4 pin fans work. The other headers on the board will adjust speed with 3 pins no problem

Armadillo · 26 Feb 2012 at 22:29

cobbly123 said:
Hi i have the sabertooth, if you use a 3 pin fan on the cpu headers it will not adjust the fan speed only 4 pin fans work. The other headers on the board will adjust speed with 3 pins no problem

K2 comes with pwm fans

, but it's useful info to know for future reference, so thanks

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