Scythe Mini Ninja CPU Cooler?

[ssmacc]

Hello,

Is the Scythe Mini Ninja CPU Cooler (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-012-SY&tool=3) still a good option for a Phenom II X4 Quad Core 955 BE in a HTPC case?

I’ve put up with the whining of the stock cooler for long enough!

Is it easy to replace the CPU cooler? By this I mean is the paste easy to remove and new paste easy to apply? (I’ve done it before but am far from confident about amounts to use etc.)

Thanks

 

[ssmacc]

anyone suggest a small-ish cooler for the 955?

 

[ssmacc]

I have one thing to say to this:

Don't use the 955 in a HTPC.

Normally sound advice, but I said a HTPC case, not a HTPC, I've got used to playing games on my TV so would like a Home Entertainment PC - FIlms and some gaming...

Cheers

 

[ssmacc]

thanks I've ordered the mini ninja, with the stock fan the CPU gets to 59oC (no overclock) and is very loud, not going to overclock just yet so hoping for a little less noise with the Ninja