Cooling my 920(c0)

[DiscoDave]

Hi Caps,

I have a i7 920 C0 stepping and would like to perform some overclocking. I understand that these won't be as good as the D0's, but I would like to hit 3.2Ghz.

I posted a similar thread quite a few months ago but as new products are out I would like some opinions.

I have a 4870x2 in my case which generates quite a bit of heat, thankfully ages ago I bought a Accelero XTREME aftermarket cooler (does wonders by the way).

To aid in getting my case temps down I plan on buying one of these and putting it under the graphics card:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SY-000-GE&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=399

Now for my CPU. I've currently got this : http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-010-NC&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=1395

But experiencing pretty "meh" results.

I was thinking of either getting a Corsair H50-1 or a CoolIT Eco A.L.C. If i get the former, I assume I can use the fans from my current Noctua instead of the stock ones to improve performance a bit better (I've heard that a lot of people have done this). Or what about a Noctua NH-D14? not sure if it will fit in my Antec 900 case though.

What do you guys think is the best solution?

Thanks,

 

[HW91]

helps if the links are actually complete

if you're worried about the space taken up by the D14 get a Venomous X or Armageddon instead, but get an air cooler instead of the H50 or Eco

 

[DiscoDave]

get an air cooler instead of the H50 or Eco

Why is that?

 

[bifday2k]

Top end air coolers are better then the H50/Eco.

What i would suggest is, change the fans to 2 better ones like the Akasa vipers, or Sharkoon Silent Eagles. Will cost less then a new cooler, as your current cooler is'nt bad, its just the fans on it are not the best really.

 

[jones2636]

I have the same chip as you a CO and the exact same cooler. you should be easy for you to get 3.2 out of this set up so I would just stick with what you have mate rather then spend your hard eraned. I have had my chip at 3.6 with no problems what so ever.

 

[w3bbo]

I had a C0 that was as good as any D0 I have had, they just run slightly hotter. It's the luck of the draw. Just because you have a C0 don't think it's a bum chip!