Which CPU cooler? Will be overclocking!

salami1212 · 26 Feb 2006 at 12:04

Well, I will be getting a cpu, either an opteron 144-146 or a amd x2 3800+

I will be overclocking quite a lot. So which cooler for them should i get. It needs to be quiet and has got to be a good cooler

thanks

p4radox · 26 Feb 2006 at 12:24

What's your budget? The best value cooler out there IMO is the Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro. For a bit more you can get the Thermaltake Big Typhoon, and a little more still, the Scythe Ninja. Thermaltake also make the fantastic Si-120, to which you can fit whichever fan you like.

muckymick · 26 Feb 2006 at 12:24

Thermaltake big typhoon is only 16db or the thermalright si-120 and a quiet 120mm fan of choice.

salami1212 · 26 Feb 2006 at 14:52

will the thermaltake give me a lot better cooling and would it increase my overclock of an 3800+ x2? also, when overclocking. which fan would stay quiet?

muckymick · 26 Feb 2006 at 16:26

from what i have read and feedback from forum it seems like one of the best for the money,it shifts plenty of air and is reasonably priced.I am upgrading on a tight budget and this is the one i am going to use with an overclocked 3700 san diego.

Bundles · 26 Feb 2006 at 16:58

with air cooling, you can't go wrong with anything with thermaltake written on it.

JonnyGLC · 26 Feb 2006 at 16:59

I'd definately reccomend the XP-120 with a decent fan. I have it myself and it's the best air cooler i've had and i've owned a few

Keeps my 3700 @ 2.75ghz down to 32 idle and never seen it go above 43-44 load

salami1212 · 26 Feb 2006 at 18:15

so how much a better overclock about would the typhoon give me over the freezer pro and would they both go up in noise?

muckymick · 26 Feb 2006 at 19:24

Not sure the typhoon would give you a better overclock than the freezer pro but if you believe the manufacturers info it flows about 14 cfm more than the freezer pro which should certainly help.

salami1212 · 26 Feb 2006 at 19:41

does anyone know which cooler would stay very quiet even when overclocked

Cuchulain · 26 Feb 2006 at 19:42

salami1212 said:
does anyone know which cooler would stay very quiet even when overclocked

Certainly not the Arctic Freezer 64, I have one and it's definately audible. I'd personally go for the XP120 and an Akasa 120mm amber fan.

muckymick · 26 Feb 2006 at 19:53

In the descriptions for the akasa fan thats rated at 45 cfm and 18db wheras the typhoon is 54cfm @ 16db so that should be the quietest.The cpu cooler does not get any louder the more you overclock.

p4radox · 26 Feb 2006 at 20:00

Take manufacturers' fan ratings with a pinch of salt. There are some (SilenX and Thermaltake) who exaggerate their airflow figures somewhat by testing in different conditions to most other manufacturers.

muckymick · 26 Feb 2006 at 20:06

It doesn't help when some of the makers use sone instead of db as well !!!

salami1212 · 2 Mar 2006 at 16:49

would the xp-120 or si-120 give me a lot better cooling than the big typhoon, or is there not much point in getting them as the extra money isnt worth it

muckymick · 2 Mar 2006 at 17:15

Is it worth an extra £15-20 to reduce your temps by an extra couple of degrees ?
My money is going on the typhoon to cool an overclocked 3700 sd.

malccy · 2 Mar 2006 at 17:22

The Thermaltake Typhoon beats everything in tests, even the Thermalrights. If you are considering buying it first check that it will fit on your motherboard (and in case) as it's massive.

I don't regret buying mine at all and have got some good temps even with overclocking.

muckymick · 2 Mar 2006 at 17:41

wow is it cooling the setup in your sig ?
Sweet overclock !!

malccy · 2 Mar 2006 at 18:13

Yes - at 2.0ghz it was 23c and at 3.0ghz with 1.52v it's 35-36c.

Colossus · 2 Mar 2006 at 20:25

Is the ninja much better then the big typhoon for the money?

Also would the typhoon fit a a8n32-sli?

Which CPU cooler? Will be overclocking!

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