Which cooler?

pcfan · 13 Mar 2006 at 09:58

I don't know which CPU cooler to get?

Should i go for the Thermalright si-120 or the Thermaltake big typhoon?

I have an asus a8n premium and a venice 3200 cpu.

pcfan · 13 Mar 2006 at 11:17

So, the Thermaright SI-120 is the best bet then. What about a quiet but good cooling fan to go with it? What are my options?

pcfan · 13 Mar 2006 at 11:51

Superb advice. Thanks. Looks like i will be getting the SI-120 and that fan. Great.

pcfan · 15 Mar 2006 at 10:11

Well. i bought the SI-120 with the Akasa fan and the temps are superb. The fan is a little noisy but i can live with that! Cheers.

pcfan · 15 Mar 2006 at 20:51

CPU idle is approx 34

pcfan · 15 Mar 2006 at 20:59

Not tried Prime. But playing BF2 it went up to 43-44

Q-fan disabled

pcfan · 15 Mar 2006 at 21:38

No case fans
Mobo temp is approx 35
Used the paste that came with the Thermalright SI-120

Remember temp has a lot to do with the ambient temp of the room. The hotter the room the higher the PC temps! I am happy with my temps.

What temps are you getting? Do you have case fans?

pcfan · 16 Mar 2006 at 13:54

No. Think i will leave it as it is. 32-34 CPU idle with no case fans is superb!!