My new CPU cooler

**Cybs** · 05-04-09, 01:10 PM

Only bad thing about the cooler is in a 900 case, you either have to cut the window fan or take it out.

BTW, I have the same cooler is I LOVE it!

**brinkwolf** · 05-04-09, 01:15 PM

After reading all these post, I need to get a new cooler. I'm running a stock cooler and stock settings on the cpu and still get a tan while gaming.

**~~Syrringe~~** · 05-04-09, 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by brinkwolf

After reading all these post, I need to get a new cooler. I'm running a stock cooler and stock settings on the cpu and still get a tan while gaming.

They definitely DO help with temps. Also a case with a lot of fans helps a lot too with cooling. If you need help with recommendations let me know!! All I need to know is what your processor is, or if you actually know what socket type your motherboard is...

**brinkwolf** · 05-04-09, 10:47 PM

Originally Posted by Syrringe

Originally Posted by brinkwolf

After reading all these post, I need to get a new cooler. I'm running a stock cooler and stock settings on the cpu and still get a tan while gaming.

They definitely DO help with temps. Also a case with a lot of fans helps a lot too with cooling. If you need help with recommendations let me know!! All I need to know is what your processor is, or if you actually know what socket type your motherboard is...

Got a good case with plenty of fans. I just need to update the cooler. I have the new AMD Phenom four core series(can't remember which one now). AM2 or AM2+ one of the two. With the stock cooler is why I haven't tried to overclock it.

**~~Syrringe~~** · 05-05-09, 03:59 PM

sweet...well the cooler i just bought fits thats socket type as well...i highly recommend

**brinkwolf** · 05-05-09, 04:56 PM

Thinking of getting the Ultra Chilltec Thermo-Electric cpu cooler(still looking but like this one).

**~~Cecil900~~** · 05-05-09, 05:00 PM

I myself would go for the Zalaman 9900.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835118046

Yes, you take the plastic clip off before installing. IF you cant swing $75 i would go for the 9700 or 9500. I use the 9500 and love it.

**Veovis** · 05-05-09, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by Cecil900

I myself would go for the Zalaman 9900.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835118046

Yes, you take the plastic clip off before installing. IF you cant swing $75 i would go for the 9700 or 9500. I use the 9500 and love it.

I've seen quite a few reviews lately where the Zalman scored at the bottom of the list. Here's one example:

http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/coo..._18.html#sect0

I had a 9500 and it worked ok, but I was very unimpressed with the quality control. Straight out of the box when I first got it, the fan mount was bent in such a way that the fan blades scraped against the cooling fins in one location... I had to twist/bend the fan mount to eliminate this.

If you want to spend $75 get the Noctua that I got, or the TRUE (Thermalright Ultra Edition) which seems to be the HSF of choice for 9/10 overclockers out there. All in all I much prefer the new 120mm design (where you can externally mount your own fans) to the older Zalman style with the integrated fan.

**~~Cecil900~~** · 05-05-09, 05:47 PM

I have benchmarks that say other wise:
http://www.maximumpc.com/article/rev...n_cnps9900_led

Now take the idle and the burn in from that review, and it makes the top of your list. And it beats the duo orb.

**PBS_SRB** · 05-05-09, 05:51 PM

When I was building my new rig I did alot of reading on Tom's hardware to help me select my parts and their hands down favourite for an inexpensive but quality CPU coolers was always the Xigmatek Dark Knight...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835233029