Best Phenom cooler?

rxmac · 16 Jun 2008 at 22:29

I have just built a pc using a 9750 phenom and it runs a lot hotter than i would like, as it hits 70 under full load at stock voltage, i have been tweaking a little to overclock.

Heres the problem, its in a desktop style case so room is a little lacking (approx 140mm from mobo to case lid) and i would really prefer not to have to remove the mobo to fit the heatsink unless i have to.

Any suggestions would be greatfully received.

Tia.

amkan13 · 17 Jun 2008 at 11:03

OCZ Vendetta should fit (134mm), but id highly recommend getting a cooler that is fixed through the mobo because it puts less strain on it like a Zalman CNPS 9700 (142mm might be a tight squeeze)

gareth170 · 17 Jun 2008 at 11:07

a Thermalright SI-128 CPU Cooler would fit in your case nicely and its a great cooler... or a Thermalright Ultima-90i CPU Cooler... both coolers would need u to remove the backplate..

rxmac · 18 Jun 2008 at 22:03

Its a desk top style case so mobo is horizontal therefore very little strain on the mobo.

Thanks for the suggestions i'll definately check them out.

Richie P · 20 Jun 2008 at 01:23

gareth170 said:
a Thermalright SI-128 CPU Cooler would fit in your case nicely and its a great cooler... or a Thermalright Ultima-90i CPU Cooler... both coolers would need u to remove the backplate..

Good ideas here. Ultima 90 gets my vote.