Rezag1000 Posted August 22, 2006 Posted August 22, 2006 Right now I am using a crappy thermatake silent boost and have oc'ed my CPU to 2.5 ghz I am looking to get at least 2.6 and thought a decent hsf would help I have read a bunch of reviews but I can't decide between the Thermaltake Big Typhoon or the Thermalright Si-128 I plan on installing it on my DFi ultra-D but I also want to use this hsf on a future build as well (either C2D or K8L) so ease of installation is also very important to me. So, which HSF do you guys thing would be best for me? The only reason I am trying to avoid the infinity is because its size might not allow me to use it on future motherboards I purchase. thanks!! *If I get the SI-128, I will use an Antec tricool fan on the highest setting that I already have, thanks again!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatscott68 Posted August 22, 2006 Posted August 22, 2006 I'd get the Thermalrite, or a Zalman 9500. I've used the TTBT as well, and honestly, all three of these air coolers are great. Can't really go wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrzeld Posted August 22, 2006 Posted August 22, 2006 i think you should save the money and buy a new monitor (15"? they still make those?) i like my zalman 9500, but that si-128 looks mighty purty! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodoke Posted August 22, 2006 Posted August 22, 2006 Take a look at this poll: http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9385 You'll see what most of us are using, there ara a lot of good options out there. Now I'm using the Thermalright SI-120 / XP-90 and i'm more than satisfied with both. Just a suggestion: If you plan to overclock you may find useful to use an HSF that also help cool down your PWM IC like the Thermalright SI-120 / XP-120 etc. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Esau Posted August 22, 2006 Posted August 22, 2006 The Zalman CNPS 9500 is awesome with my overclock I useually get aroud 29c idle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rezag1000 Posted August 22, 2006 Posted August 22, 2006 i think you should save the money and buy a new monitor (15"? they still make those?) i like my zalman 9500, but that si-128 looks mighty purty! sorry, I need to update my sig.......I have a 17in. lcd now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
red930 Posted August 22, 2006 Posted August 22, 2006 Zalman 7700Cu Can't go wrong with any that are listed though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleDavid218 Posted August 22, 2006 Posted August 22, 2006 Either the Zalman 7700CU (like Techno suggested) or, my personal favorite, the Zalman CNPS9500. I've had both the 7700 and CNPS and can honestly say there is little benefit to either (temperature wise) but I like the heatpipe design the CNPS implements (mainly because it "looks" sweet). My recommendation? The 7700CU. Costs less than the latter while maintaining the same level of performance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Septem Posted August 22, 2006 Posted August 22, 2006 Between the two you listed, I'd say SI-128 all the way. =D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidhammock200 Posted August 22, 2006 Posted August 22, 2006 Between the two you listed, I'd say SI-128 all the way. =DAgreed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
panheimer Posted August 24, 2006 Posted August 24, 2006 I've just movedo from a Zalman 9500 to a Thermalright SI-128 with a Enermax UC-12AEBS fan (can't manage to get a Papst or a Panaflo here in italy..!). Well: the zalman performs better in cooling my CPU (2-3° C. lower than SI-128), but the Thermalright lowered my PWMIC (7° C. difference) and also freshes my ram. So I think the question is if you need a better CPU cooling or a an overall increase of your component cooling. Well, i also think that with a better fan (and maybe noisier) on SI-128 CPU temp can be lowered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Timmay Posted August 24, 2006 Posted August 24, 2006 Tuniq Tower 120? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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