Over locking i7 920 options

[tris179]

Hi guys.

I have a i7 920, running stock, was running at 3.6 Ghz some time ago, but started having issues. I have a Antec 300 case with a Akasa Nero and want to revisit overclocking it. I've had the machine for about 5 years now.

On std clocks it's reaching 79c which seems warm to me with RealTemp on Prime95.

I'm thinking do need a new heatsink been looking at the following, or just a reseating do the trick.

Corsair h100 refurb or the thermalright silver arrow SB-E

Any recommendations?

Like the look of the H100 tho.

Thanks

 

[zuludawn]

Just resat my Alpenföhn K2 Mount Doom with IC Diamond 24-Carat Thermal Compound dropped about 10c from normal temps average 44c on 4.4ghz.

 

[tris179]

Many Thanks for the tip.... Ordered.... Should be here tomorrow...

 

[almoststew1990]

4.4GHz seems outrageous! My 860 can only do 3.55GHz without shedloads of volts and heat, on a H60 refurb

 

[tris179]

Many thanks for the tip, unfortunately I broke the a clip on my Akasa nero while trying to fit is back to the board!

So I am back in the hunt for a new Cooler....

I am running an Antec 300 case, so need to think about size what are your thoughts on the following or other recommendations... I'd be happy to get it back to 3.6-3.8 Ghz

Corsair h100 refurb or the
Thermalright silver arrow SB-E which seems to have good reviews.

Thanks

 

[tris179]

After some brief research I don't think the h100 would work for me in the 300.

Just back to a good Air cooler that will fit in the Antec 300 case. Budget is up to around 60.

Thanks

 

[wazza300]

Silver arrow is huge,and tall ram heatspreaders will hit that cooler

K2 mount doom might be ok?

 

[todosmentira]

I recommend this one for overlocking.