Which Cooler for Q6600 and Abit IP35-E

[Martin SH]

I am about to build this system but have just noticed that the CPU does not come with a cooler. In the review section for the Abit IP35-E it says:

However does not allow the artic freezer 7 to fit in the way it is supposed to; It fits, but facing a weird angle which is not ideal when temperatures are important.

So what is the best cooler to get?

Have I chosen the correct model of the q6600?

Thanks

 

[Martin SH]

Eh? i have an IP35 and a Freezer 7 Pro and it fits fine.

I am very much a noob is the shape of the IP35 and the IP35-e the same?

Thanks for your speedy reply.

Martin

Edit: Just found a video that shows the problem on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8N_i8bM3yQ&feature=related

 

[Martin SH]

Edit: Martin, you could go for the retail q6600 instead of the OEM, it is 14quid more but a cooler is included (perfectly adequate as you don’t plan to overclock) and you also get 5 year warranty

I have just noticed that the IP35 has 6 sata connectors, where as the IP35-E only has 4 so I will go with the IP35 and use the Freezer 7. Thanks for your help.

Martin

BTW Hesky82- I was bought up in Kidderminster, I now live just a few miles from OCs

 

[Martin SH]

get the AK-965, reviews showed better performance than the freezer, and it keeps my q6600 (1.325 vid!) nice and cool on the same mobo.

The reviews look good I will get one!

THANKS!