Best cpu cooler for socket 775

[elec999]

Whats is the best air cooler for socket 775 right now.
Thanks

[BURTON88]

Re: Best cpu cooler for socket 775

well i just bought the Cool it liquid cooling system for my pc for 180 its great. Everything is already put together but i f you dont have that much this is a good air cooled heat sink with artic silver 5 thermal paste

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118020

should keep you temps low, i have already owned this i like how it handle my temps and also it looks cool in the case if you have a side window. Very quite
You can do some decent over clocking with this heat sink

[casecutter]

Re: Best cpu cooler for socket 775

Thermalright Ultra 120 or Sunbeam Tuniq are the best air coolers. The Zalman you listed is mediocre at best.

[ANZAC_ELITE]

Re: Best cpu cooler for socket 775

Thermalright Ultra 120 or Sunbeam Tuniq are the best air coolers. The Zalman you listed is mediocre at best.

And which "facts" is this "opinion" based on??

Whilst the ThermalRight Ultra 120 eXtreme

[BURTON88]

Re: Best cpu cooler for socket 775

Yes i know, thats why i stated good i didn't say best. As i stated decent overclocking for the novice

[casecutter]

Re: Best cpu cooler for socket 775

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835154001

Stomps the Zalman and is $20 cheaper. The Zalman is overpriced and even more overrated........

If you guys are going to suggest something, atleast look into other options that are cheaper and better. No such thing as a mediocre unit for the beginner when he can get nearly the best cooler out for much less. Tuniq, Ultra and may other coolers atleast have a deteachable fan so that when the fan quits, you don't need to toss it out. The Zalman is a poor choice at best.

[ANZAC_ELITE]

Re: Best cpu cooler for socket 775

Perhaps when expressing your (obviously highly self valued) opinions you may like to include some fact to show the basis for said opinions. Over 3.5GHz the U120e pulls away from the Zalman as does the Tuniq Tower but that's hardly stomping.

You may also wish to reread the op, there was no mention of budget so your better for cheaper scores no points and when did the Zalman fan become unremovable??? it is retained by four screws. Here's a couple of pictures for you. Note that these do not differentiate between CNPS 9700 and 9700NT except for the final pic which states LED.

@ OP, the source links I have posted will take you to the reviews of the U120e





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[casecutter]

Re: Best cpu cooler for socket 775

While I have to admit I was missing the fact you were stating the 9700 and not the 9500 (which the 9500 is mediocre), the fact that the Zalman is easily $20 more expensive than the Tuniq, and in Canada I can get the Ultra for $45, they both handily outperform either Zalman. If a high CFM fan is used on the Ultra, the temp difference is even higher.

Next time you feel like answering like a smartass Mr Aztec_elite, think twice about it. Do not flame me or any other member. There is no need for it and next time you will receive a warning for it. I did not attack you personally or flame you. Do that kind of garbage in a PM if you feel it is needed.

No matter what, the Zalman is very overpriced and can be easily outperformed by a much cheaper unit. Period.

[casecutter]

Re: Best cpu cooler for socket 775

PS: My Noctua NU-9F (which is $40) can perform as well as your Zalman. Keeps my Quad under 60C @ 3.2GHz with 1.4V Vcore and that is with a silent fan.

[ANZAC_ELITE]

Re: Best cpu cooler for socket 775

PS:......... Keeps my Quad under 60C @ 3.2GHz with 1.4V Vcore and that is with a silent fan.

1.4??? is that bios or load? how much vdroop do you get??

[ANZAC_ELITE]

Re: Best cpu cooler for socket 775

..... snip ......

Apology accepted, don't sweat it

[casecutter]

Re: Best cpu cooler for socket 775

1.4??? is that bios or load? how much vdroop do you get??

Vdroop is all over the place with this board. I set it to 1.4V in bios, droops to 1.36-1.38 in Windows under load, 1.4V or so idle.

[ANZAC_ELITE]

...... Keeps my Quad under 60C @ 3.2GHz with 1.4V Vcore and that is with a silent fan.

It would want to given the thermal spec of the X3210 (assuming that is the quad you're referring to)

Type / Form Factor .............. Intel Quad-Core Xeon X3210
Multi-Core Technology .......... Quad-Core
64-bit Computing ................. Yes
Processor Qty ..................... 1
Clock Speed ....................... 2.13 GHz
Bus Speed ......................... 1066 MHz
Compatible Processor Socket . LGA775 Socket
Manufacturing Process ......... 65 nm
Thermal Design Power .......... 105 W
Thermal Specification ........ LINK

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[elec999]

Re: Best cpu cooler for socket 775

I saw reviews on the NH-U12P, and looks good. Anyone can comment on this.
Thanks

[samtomjohn1]

Re: Best cpu cooler for socket 775

my cpu keeps under 26*c with a zalman 9500 the only difference is an led on the fan
my cpu is a e6300 changin to quad in a week o 2 will post again to tell u what temps i am gettin after i overclock
havent been able to oc at the mo cos my mobo wont let me
but for the price its got good temps