Best CPU cooler

[Will]

What cooler should I get for my Phenom II x3 720 I would basically looking to max it 3.6GHz+ really. I would like the cheapest CPU cooler possible, but obviously has to perform nearly aswell as a thermalright ultra extreme 120 :)

Doesn't have to be from Aria :D as they have a limited supply of CPU coolers!

[El Wayneo]

Titan Fenrir, Scythe Mugen 2, Xigmatek Thors Hammer, Thermolab Baram (made by Theramlright)

Cheapos that are quite good,

Gelid Silent Spirit, OCZ Gladiator Max.

[Lynx]

Xigmatek 1284 virtually as good as true.

[marsey99]

cooling like gpu you do get what you pay for :(

http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Fans%2C+Heatsinks%2C+Coolers/CPU+Coolers/Thermaltake+CL-P0114+Big+Typhoon+Fan+(Socket+478%2C+754%2C+939%2C +940%2C+AM2%2C+LGA775)+?productId=26167

would get my vote from aria as they dont sell mine any more but my thread (http://forums.aria.co.uk/showthread.php?t=11646) shows what are the best aircollers around atm, just because they are bolted to a i7 cpu doesnt mean they wont bolt to amd ones just as well.

[Will]

I think that's link FAIL :)

[Lynx]

That CPU cooler is poor for quad cores.

[Will]

Which when you've for a 95W TDP your looking for a quad core cooler :)

[El Wayneo]

I think that's link FAIL :)

Which link? The cooler or the Bittech review?

The review is a really good one, although the Titan Fenrir isn't on there.

Xigmatek 1284 £29

Titan £34

Scythe Mugen 2 £37

Average prices from 3 retailers, all can beat a TRUE.

[Will]

El wayneo brilliant my friend :D I'll get the Scythe Mugen 2 :thumbsup::thumbsup::mrgreen:

rep+

[Lynx]

Xigmatek is better FFS!

[Will]

Benchmark?

I've only seen the Scythe beating the TRUE :)

[PeterStoba]

Nothing is better if you refuse to listen to advice about tweaking your system rather than just saying I HAVE BANDWIDTH

[Will]

Nothing is better if you refuse to listen to advice about tweaking your system rather than just saying I HAVE BANDWIDTH

Nearly there peter, my finger was hovering above the rep+ button :sleep::coffee:

The scythe has a fair bit more airflow than the xigmatek!

[alexnifty]

Titan beats them both in terms of pure cooling according to this: http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=2383&page=5

Not a huge margin though, and for £5 more than the xigmatech you only get a couple of degrees. The scythe is a long way behind them but I guess it's fan is slower and quieter?

[coiler]

For pure bang VS buck at £10 without a doubt the Freezer 7

http://www.tweaknews.net/reviews/arctic_cooling_freezer_7_pro_processor_cooler/index5.php

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Pros:

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- Easy installation
- Quiet PWM fan
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Cons:

- Doesn't install itself


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[BeeP]

The freezer's are ok until you start going for a high overclock, mine did well up to 3.2/3.4 then it just couldn't hack it any more. I now run comfortably at 3.6 with a tuniq (not the greatest but it looks cool ;) )

TRUE in push pull is meant to be about as good as it gets, I have read about those Prolimatech megahalems (spelling) & they seem to be as good or slightly better, again in push pull format.

[Will]

Shame a AC7 doesn't work with AM3 socket CPUs :chairfall::mrgreen:

I've just ordered my Scythe Mugen 2 and a nice blue Akasa 120mm case fan! I sense something in the air...

MORE BANDWIDTH! YESSSS WOOOOOO sorry still slight hyper about my A level grades :lol::thumbsup::mrgreen::mrgreen::mrgreen:

[marsey99]

i know but thats about the best on the site atm, shame init.

my ifx14 still pwns all muha ha a har

[Will]

WOW fitting a new CPU cooler looks complicated, you have to dismantle part of the motherboard! :thumbsdn:

[Lynx]

FAIL, sheddog, you didnt know that?

[busman3000]

Shame a AC7 doesn't work with AM3 socket CPUs :chairfall::mrgreen:

I've just ordered my Scythe Mugen 2 and a nice blue Akasa 120mm case fan! I sense something in the air...

MORE BANDWIDTH! YESSSS WOOOOOO sorry still slight hyper about my A level grades :lol::thumbsup::mrgreen::mrgreen::mrgreen:

The ac freezer 64 pro is for am2 cp, ive got one and they own. my temperatures arent a problem in oc'ing, i just dont want to volt over 1.5



WOW fitting a new CPU cooler looks complicated, you have to dismantle part of the motherboard! :thumbsdn:
no.. you dont, or i didn't :P!

[Lynx]

You havent got a good cooler if you havent removed the original plate haha! :P

[Will]

Thats no FAIL I'll be able to do it, but just wasn't expecting it!

[busman3000]

well my cpu cooler is fine for 15 quid mate. tbh i got a good chip so i guess id have good temps even at stock.

[Will]

well my cpu cooler is fine for 15 quid mate. tbh i got a good chip so i guess id have good temps even at stock.

A good chip does over 4GHz :p

[busman3000]

only on your air sheddog

[PeterStoba]

Takings motherboards apart to install coolers? That seems worrying.

[El Wayneo]

Just the backplate, so they can screw onto it.