would this work?

twist3d0n3 · 19 Jan 2010 at 22:30

well the i7 is a rocket with encoding etc, so even at stock it'll do it nicely - much better than a q8300.

if saving money/doing on the cheap, you won't hit high clocks, and so you'd be better waiting. but if you want it here and now, maybe go for this as a stop gap

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-035-AR&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=1395

paradisiac · 19 Jan 2010 at 22:32

the thing with that is i dont see a height, so not sure it will fit. no too dissapointed with performance at stock speeds, im more concerned it sitting at the low 70s while doing it.

paradisiac · 19 Jan 2010 at 22:34

Specifications

* Compatibility: Intel LGA775 , 1156, 1366, AM2, AM2+, AM3
* Heat Sink: 104 x 58 x 126.5 mm
* Fan: 107 x 43.5 x 96 mm
* Overall Dimensions: 107 x 96.5 x 126.5 mm
* Rated Fan Speed: 900 - 2500 RPM (PWM)
* Bearing: Ceramic Bearing
* Power Consumption: 0.16 Amp
* Air Flow: 40 CFM
* Weight: 520 g
* Noise Level: From 0.9 Sone
* Thermal Resistance: 0.17°C/Watt
* Thermal Interface Material: Pre-applied MX-1 / MX-2 Paste
* Warranty: 6 Years

will fit nicely, thanks for that

twist3d0n3 · 19 Jan 2010 at 22:37

hehe yeah it looked pretty stubby so figured it would be ok

good luck with it mate

paradisiac · 19 Jan 2010 at 22:38

cheers, will be a good stop gap i hope

twist3d0n3 · 19 Jan 2010 at 22:39

just make sure you don't get tempted by the h50 - get full water if you want wet stuff near your electrical bits

paradisiac · 19 Jan 2010 at 22:46

twist3d0n3 said:
just make sure you don't get tempted by the h50 - get full water if you want wet stuff near your electrical bits

lol and at what expense.
before i hit the buy button, i read the reviews and it seems to have mixed opinions, so now i dont know whether to order it or not

twist3d0n3 · 19 Jan 2010 at 22:50

well, if you want cheap, it looks like a winner. if you want awesome, you have to reach deep... your choice mate, i've said what i think are the logical choices

paradisiac · 19 Jan 2010 at 22:52

lol yeah just done a search on here and it seems to be good.
would that also be a case of in the future get 2 fans and do a push pull system, or is there no noticable gains?

twist3d0n3 · 19 Jan 2010 at 22:58

push pull is definitely an improvement, as temperature rises, it'll be slightly more apparent, but not with that cooler. you'd need a better cooler for push pull to work

paradisiac · 19 Jan 2010 at 23:00

twist3d0n3 said:
push pull is definitely an improvement, as temperature rises, it'll be slightly more apparent, but not with that cooler. you'd need a better cooler for push pull to work

ok, well at £17 aslong as its better than the stock cooler, even if i dont get to oc, i might be able to do what i do with lower temps and feel a lot happier until i decide what i really want to do.

twist3d0n3 · 19 Jan 2010 at 23:02

i reckon you'll be happy sitting around 3.4/3.6 with that cooler, just make sure you use decent thermal grease

paradisiac · 19 Jan 2010 at 23:04

all ordered, will see how it goes, thanks for your help

twist3d0n3 · 19 Jan 2010 at 23:07

good luck with it dude, hope it works out well

post in here with temps when it's all setup

paradisiac · 19 Jan 2010 at 23:10

will do. just hope some nice cases dont come up in the 'this weels deals' any time soon else i will be gutted.

twist3d0n3 · 19 Jan 2010 at 23:12

haha i've always got 'done' by that

either way, you've made your choice, so don't worry (or even bother thinking) about it