best quad core cpu cooler

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Tuniq tower as mentioned or the thermalrite ultra extreme 120. The arctic freezer will fit theese boards but it involves chopping the corners of the fan, or bending fins downward to clear the motherboards heatsinks. Ive also found that the arctic isnt that great when it comes to cooling an overclocked quad.
 
They are pretty expensive, but worth it (i have to admit that i got mine when they were on This Week Only Offer though ;)).

As a good alternative, the Noctua is a very good performer, very good fan on and not too loud according to some of the guys on the forums.
 
If I don't go water this year, I'm looking at the new Xigmatek Achilles S1284 + Crossbow. OCUK unfortunately don't stock them...yet!

Will be a nice match with the HAF 932. :)
 
that achilles looks really good, and it is cheaper. i already have water cooling but i found it stopped me upgrading as much as i wanted to and it is a hassle!

i think the achilles is going above the tuniq on my list :D

anyone know if it would fit on the above motherboards ok?

thanks

edit: oo found the thermalright 120 extreme for £38, which is a bit better and i already have a fan so it is looking like a possibility.

my problem is that heatsinks cost so much but only really last 1 cpu - as they have improved or sockets have changed!
 
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daven1986 said:
that achilles looks really good, and it is cheaper. i already have water cooling but i found it stopped me upgrading as much as i wanted to and it is a hassle!

i think the achilles is going above the tuniq on my list :D

anyone know if it would fit on the above motherboards ok?

thanks
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Just looked at one of the reviews of the new improved version, and it beats the OCZ Vendetta 2. Impressive stuff!

Don't see why it shouldn't fit those mobo's.
 
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