Which CPU Cooler and oveclock advice

Gundog48 · 25 Nov 2009 at 18:04

I HAVE posted this in the CPU section but as it is more to do with heatsinks I thought I would post it here.

Sooo... I have an AMD x4 9650, it runs at 2.3Ghz. I know, not exactly hardcore, but for a £450 system I'm not complaining!

Anyway, I have recently got into video editing and am looking for more from my CPU! I was thinking of upgrading from the stock cooler to a better, and quieter, cooler and doing a little overclocking.

I'm not too keen on over-voltage, and would prefer to stay out of the BIOS, coz I'm a noob that can't afford new hardware! I have a tool called 'T-Utility OverclockIII' with came with the motherboard. This allows me to test it safely.

So, what cooler would you recommend? And how much should I overclock to without over-volting. I would over-volt A BIT, but I would rather stay safe!

To get the 3GHz would be AMAZING, but I'm not expecting that. My budget for a cooler is £25, maybe a bit more. Ideas?

Gundog48 · 25 Nov 2009 at 18:04

I have found this interesting cooler: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-002-CS

What do you think? And where does the HS and fan mount?

Geek. · 25 Nov 2009 at 21:13

how about this one: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-035-AR&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=1395 these are very good value for the price!

TheTard · 25 Nov 2009 at 21:45

Yeah, the arctic cooling freezer is a great cpu cooler for the price, or you could do what i did aand wait until the Titan Fenrir goes on sale again (like every 2 weeks on OCUK lol)

ETNiES · 26 Nov 2009 at 02:01

You won't need the h50 if your not going to heavily overclock, the arctic is a good cooler and a lot cheaper.

Gundog48 · 26 Nov 2009 at 18:02

Looks like im going with the arctic cooling then. Any idea what the noise difference will be between that and the stock cooler?

Geek. · 26 Nov 2009 at 18:26

Any idea what the noise difference will be between that and the stock cooler?

the stock cooler is a lot noiser than ac frezzer 7 at full speed and still quieter at low speeds

bifday2k · 26 Nov 2009 at 18:29

Yup ACF is a lot quieter then the stock fans, and cool better too, when ramped up to full speed it is noisey but no where near as bad as the stock one. For £20 its an excellent cooler.