New heatsink

[wDG_]

My stock heatsink is letting my whole rig down in terms of ability to overclock.. without even overclocking I am reaching around 50-55 degrees.

My budget is between £30-45, not interested in water cooling at all, could I get some suggestions as to what OC products are good for AM3? (prefer better cooling than reduced sound) I've got no idea where to start >.<

Also, whats the best method of applying thermalpaste?

Thanks

 

[stulid]

two top coolers here,

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-010-TI&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=1395

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-072-AK&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=1395

I use the Titan fenrir and its great.

for applying thermal paste there is two methods,

1) a pea sized blob on the cpu and just fit the cooler, this will spread it out under the pressure, a tiny little twist after fitment to help too.

2) a pea sized blob again on the cpu, put your index finger into the corner of a plastic food bag and spread it around, fit the cooler and a little twist again.

 

[wDG_]

Cheers

I'll go with the fenrir too, as a friend suggested it was good.

Is there any particular type of solution I need for cleaning existing paste.. 80-95% alcohol?

 

[stulid]

you can get IPA from a chemist, or buy - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=TH-000-AC&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=27

 

[wDG_]

thanks again, got all this along with a 5.1 soundcard ^^