Most secure CPU heatsink?

Muse_Cubed · 14 Feb 2008 at 00:38

I've preordered a Q9450 for my new rig and I'm looking at my cooling options...I was wondering which one is the most secure and has the best mounting. I have to move my comp a fair bit (Uni) which involves a 45 minute car trip (and navigating several flights on stairs in my college). So I really don't want something which is going to rip my motherboard in half

I've seen some people raising concerns with the Zalman and Thermalright mountings so I'm a bit wary of this. Of course, I'm looking for the best cooling performance possible as well (plus I'm going for a Thermaltake with a side fan...which I gather rules out the TRUE anyway). Thoughts?

yantorsen · 14 Feb 2008 at 00:46

can you not just remove it for the journey if it's a one off?

or if you just lie the case on it's side it should be ok.

PinkFloyd · 14 Feb 2008 at 00:59

A nice waterblock

Nice low profile, weight all next to the mobo so not much leverage.

I've taken my pc numerous places with various big heatsinks aswell as waterloops. never had a problem with it, just be carefull and don't drive like a lunatic.

Muse_Cubed · 14 Feb 2008 at 01:02

yantorsen said:
can you not just remove it for the journey if it's a one off?

or if you just lie the case on it's side it should be ok.

Unfortunately we're required to move out of college every term so that means at least 6 car journeys! That said the heatsink on my current comp weighs in at 700g...was an absolute bitch to fit though and I wouldn't fancy removing it several times a year!

Unfortunately I'm not quite ready for watercooling. When I get settled (with a job!), yeah...but air cooling will do me fine for now. I know it's stupid but I'm still a little wary of water + PCs

Andrew G · 14 Feb 2008 at 01:12

You say you are looking for the BEST cooling solution however didn't say if you are overclocking, if you aren't then the bogg'O retail heatsink will do IF installed in a case with good cooling.

Muse_Cubed · 14 Feb 2008 at 01:22

Definitely doing some OCing. Well, quite a bit in fact. And I generally like to shell out quite a bit for aftermarket coolers.

ledbythereaper · 14 Feb 2008 at 01:46

Took my old case with a zalman PC9700 to a fair few lans, had no problems.

Muse_Cubed · 14 Feb 2008 at 09:51

ledbythereaper said:
Took my old case with a zalman PC9700 to a fair few lans, had no problems.

Well I liked the Zalman but I hear it's a very mixed bag for Quads. SOme good temps, some horrible temps (Q6600 at least)

IAmATeaf · 14 Feb 2008 at 14:25

Well the flavour of the month and reviewed as a top cooler on a few sites is the ThermalRight Ultra 120 Extreme. Only problems with it are that the base insn't exactly flat and some people have reported that the HSF doesn't fit/mount that tight.

I have the normal 120A version which I've lapped and that felt loose when mounted so I used 1 of those sponge disc/washer type things you get in a blank CD/DVD stub pack between the base and the mounting bracket which helped.