Best HSF for an i7 920 overclock

r0t3n · 28 Sep 2010 at 17:25

Hi guys,

I've got an asus p6t deluxe board, i7 920 D0 cpu and corsair dominator gt 3x2gb 1600mhz with the airflow fan.

Now im wanting to overclock to 4ghz+ but not sure what heatsink would be best, i've been looking at the zalman CNPS9900-NT and the zalman CNPS10X-Extreme but not sure if these are good enough/up to the job. Any suggestions as to what fan and heatsink combo's would be the best would be much appreciated. Also, my price range is up to £50 but may go abit higher if its worth it.

Thanks in advance.

setter · 28 Sep 2010 at 17:33

Ive used the Thermalright ultra extreme 120 and the prolimatech megahelims on my p6t dlx v2.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-005-PL&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=1395

Both of theese coolers will cope easily with an i7 @4ghz, though the megahelims is a bit more expensive, another that is highly rated is the Thermalright venomous x, also you then have to factor in the cost of a good fan/fans. Used akasa vipers on both of the above coolers.

Flight · 28 Sep 2010 at 17:48

Custom PC labs test this month was on CPU coolers. Thermaltake Frio at about £35 'blew' the competition away. Cheap price too, that includes two fans - a 'push' and a 'pull'.

http://www.google.co.uk/images?hl=e...UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&biw=1900&bih=1043

Don't know if OC will be stocking them ?

1Day · 28 Sep 2010 at 18:16

prolimatech megahelims is a very good option and very solid mounting system.

r0t3n · 1 Oct 2010 at 00:26

Cheers for the recommendations above.

Is there any other coolers anyone would recommend? Also, what would you say/recommend regarding the zalman CNPS10X Extreme and the zalman CNPS9900-NT?