What heatsink to use with i7 980x

SB420 · 22 Jan 2011 at 20:27

Just wondered what the best heatsink for the i7 980x would be?

I currently have the Prolimatech Megahalems on my i7 930 (OC'd @ 4ghz) though am wondering whats best to use with the 6 core processers?

Scuzzy · 22 Jan 2011 at 21:42

Can't see why the megahalems would not do a great job??

setter · 22 Jan 2011 at 21:47

Your current megahelims will cope fine, being a 32nm cpu the 980x should run a little cooler than your current 930.

MrElve · 22 Jan 2011 at 21:50

On my Hexcore AMD 1055T im running a coolermaster V8 w/ Arctic silver 5 OC'ed @ 3.5Ghz:

Idle:

Load (Prime95 100% stress)

Not sure what this would be like with Intel but from my experiance with it on my 1055T it is an amazing cooler =) baring in mind my room is quite warm at the moment XD and my V8 and all case fans are on lowest.

However as others have said, the megahalem will be perfectly fine.

ATIorNvidia · 22 Jan 2011 at 23:18

Your load temps are 49c by the way. Ignore Core temps as Phenom II's don't even have individual core sensors.

AceTK · 22 Jan 2011 at 23:20

Without a doubt

Noctua NH-D14

SB420 · 23 Jan 2011 at 14:11

Cheers guys for all the replies. I know my cooler will "cope" just wanted to know what the best air cooler was without going water setups.

Appreciate everyone's response