New HSF for overclocking

lee87

lee87

lee87

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Hi, I have a X2 3800+ with the stock cooler and the temps are getting quite high, 59c after a few hours at load.
I'm looking at getting a new hsf, I want it to be good for overclocking and would like it to be quiet when at idle. I will be using the system for folding nearly all the time so it must keep the temp low at 100% load.

I was looking at the freezer 64 pro, but I have a bit more money and want something better.

Want it to be less than £30, any suggestions.

Thanks
 
If you do start overclocking then you might as well do it right, and spend that little extra and buy a ThermalRight SI-120. You have plenty of choice over what fan to go with it. IMO I'd got for a nice Vantec 120mm fan ;)
 
Thanks, the SI-120 looks good, i've just had a look around and i've seen a lot of good reviews of it.

I've also heard good things about the scythe ninja, this is supplied with a 120mm fan so it would be cheaper than the SI-120.
Which one would be the better choice?
 
lee87 said:
Thanks, the SI-120 looks good, i've just had a look around and i've seen a lot of good reviews of it.

I've also heard good things about the scythe ninja, this is supplied with a 120mm fan so it would be cheaper than the SI-120.
Which one would be the better choice?
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I don't have any knowledge of the Scythe Ninja, so I couldn't say. But I have the SI-120 and it does the job very well. So I would go for the SI-120, but see what others post first as well, and different opinions will give you a better idea :)
 
scythe ninja is a very good cooler but is on the fairly big side, check whether it is able to fit ure board and then get it if u can as is best performance air cooler to date.
 
I've checked and both coolers will fit on my board (asrock 939 dual sata2).

Im still not sure which to choose but will probably get the SI-120 as i've heard it can cool the chipset aswell.
 
The AC Freezer 64 pro was my first choice but I thought by spending a bit extra I would get better cooling and hopefully get a better overclock.

TaKeN said:
Hi Btw, I havn't seen you on the server recently lee :(
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Sorry not sure what you mean, what server? :confused:
If you mean the forums, i've been very busy with outstanding college coursework, i've still been on here but haven't had as much time to post. That's all finished now though and i'm up to date :)
 
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