New cooler

tyketto · 31 Jul 2013 at 20:51

Im after a new one since the fan on my arctic freezer 7 pro rev 2 went kapputt, problem is ive only got 165mm space from motherboard to side of pc. Am i better off just getting another freezer 7 or is there any other you'd recommend, think i might have to stick to ones with 92mm fans as i dont think theres much space for anything bigger and im not into massive coolers anyways....My pc is under my desk and there isnt room to modify the panel,ive got a coolermaster praetorian 730 case if that helps. I dont overclock but do a lot of gaming...Thanks ..oh nearly forgot my motherboard is a Z77 asrock extreme4 skt 1155

scotsdragon · 31 Jul 2013 at 21:24

If you dont overclock and you had one you loved just replace it.

you only need better if you OC

Idleman · 31 Jul 2013 at 21:25

This is a fairly decent cooler and only 150mm in height.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Thermalright Macho 120 CPU Cooler (Socket 775 / 1150 / 1155 / 1156 / 1366 / 2011 / AM2 / AM2+ / AM3 / FM1 / FM2) £29.99
Total : £34.98 (includes shipping : £4.16).

Or this,

YOUR BASKET
1 x Alpenföhn Civetta CPU Cooler (Socket 775 / 1150 / 1155 / 1156 / AM2 / AM2+ / AM3 / FM1 / FM2) £12.98
Total : £17.98 (includes shipping : £4.16).

tyketto · 1 Aug 2013 at 06:57

Thanks guys the only one i kinda found was the Alpenfohn Brocken, wanted somthing better than the arctic 7 it kinda struggled in this heat.

Doomedspeed · 1 Aug 2013 at 09:17

That macho 120 is very well review, for the price its a bargain.

~~165mm is quite a lot.~~

The TS120 is a good shout too: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-107-TR&groupid=701&catid=2330&subcat=2352

as is the AR01: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-007-SV&groupid=701&catid=2330&subcat=2351

These are sub £30 coolers, though you could get better for more money, what is your budget?

EDIT: I can't read it seems.

doyll · 1 Aug 2013 at 09:29

Not sure the AR01 will fit.

165mm from side panel to motherboard translates to 157mm from side panel to CPU. Face of CPU is 8mm above surface of motherboard.

Doomedspeed · 1 Aug 2013 at 09:37

doyll said:
Not sure the AR01 will fit.

165mm from side panel to motherboard translates to 157mm from side panel to CPU. Face of CPU is 8mm above surface of motherboard.

Ahh, i misread his opening post, i thought he meant 165mm CPU clearence, i see my mistake now..

Thanks.

doyll · 1 Aug 2013 at 09:53

Doomedspeed said:
Ahh, i misread his opening post, i thought he meant 165mm CPU clearence, i see my mistake now..

Thanks.

Almost missed it myself.

Idleman · 1 Aug 2013 at 10:13

If the OP is not OCing, then the Civetta would be a nice cheap alternative.

doyll · 1 Aug 2013 at 10:32

Thermalright True Spirit 120M will fit. 132x79x145mm

Not sure what OcUK is stocking. You would have to call and ask. The supplied data first shows as True Spirit 120 REV A, than says True Spirit 120M, again says True Spirit 120M, than gives measurements for True Spirit 120.

True Spirit 120M £24.98
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-107-TR&groupid=701&catid=2330&subcat=2352

olivier renault · 1 Aug 2013 at 11:12

That's not the M. Rev A [BW] is not a 'M' version.

The description is wrong.

doyll · 1 Aug 2013 at 11:31

Indeed, True Spirit 120 Rev A is not True Spirit 120M.

Advertising says TS120 twice while also saying TS120M twice and pics are of TS120M.

I don't know if description and pics are wrong or if the Rev A [B/W] and measurements that are wrong.

Have emailed OcUK to find out.

Edit 6/08/13:
Reply from OcUK and it is indeed True Spirit 120 Rev A [B/W]

Good catch olivier renault

tyketto · 1 Aug 2013 at 18:46

Ive an inch clearance from top of cooler copper ends to side of panel with my arctic 7, plus reason why im not keen on the arctic is you cant just replace the fan unless u contact them direct and get one that way, other coolers you can change them without much hassle.Budget up to 50quid. At the moment my cpu which is ivy bridge i5-3570k doesnt seem to struggle so im not fussed about o'cing...yet...

tyketto · 1 Aug 2013 at 21:50

Think i'll look into getting the civetta, thanks Idleman , says on review it outperforms arctic freezer 7 pro and the Hyper TX3

Idleman · 1 Aug 2013 at 22:18

For the price and your case`s height restriction, I think it is a good cheap alternative.

tyketto · 2 Aug 2013 at 20:53

Mmm.still fancy the Alpenfohn Brocken tho..lol., do you think i'tll fit fit.? says its 158mm height wise but doyll mentioned its only 157mm clearance..

Idleman · 2 Aug 2013 at 21:29

tyketto said:
Mmm.still fancy the Alpenfohn Brocken tho..lol., do you think i'tll fit fit.? says its 158mm height wise but doyll mentioned its only 157mm clearance..

For that price, you might as well get the Macho, 150mm high.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Thermalright Macho 120 CPU Cooler (Socket 775 / 1150 / 1155 / 1156 / 1366 / 2011 / AM2 / AM2+ / AM3 / FM1 / FM2) £29.99
Total : £34.98 (includes shipping : £4.16).

doyll · 2 Aug 2013 at 22:13

I'm with Idleman. Macho 120 is a very good cooler, even if it's kinda short.

Idleman · 2 Aug 2013 at 22:28

doyll said:
I'm with Idleman. Macho 120 is a very good cooler, even if it's kinda short.

It`s ideal.

im not into massive coolers anyways

I dont overclock but do a lot of gaming

tyketto · 2 Aug 2013 at 23:33

lol ..Idleman...honest i dont like big coolers...well the ones that are over 157mm clearance and afraid of the strain on the motherboard..

and i also play battlefield 3 awaiting for 4 so just wanted something better that would fit in my case and didnt cost over 50 quid.it has a sliding motherboard tray which probably doesnt help on cooler sizes.