rgsgww Posted March 27, 2009 Posted March 27, 2009 What is a good air cpu cooler around $60, my zalman cnps9700 does not seem to dissipate heat as good as other people have. I have an intel qx9650, have it at 3.6 and am looking to push it to 4ghz. My temps are the only thing in the way. I get about 32c idle and 56 max load, usually 54c load. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turophiliac Posted March 27, 2009 Posted March 27, 2009 This is a great cooler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiver_8 Posted March 27, 2009 Posted March 27, 2009 In order of top 5 (for 60 dollars and under) : 1. Thermalright TRUE 120 / Noctua NH-U12P | 2. Sunbeam Core Contact Freezer 120mm | 3. Xigmatek HDT-S1284 | 4. Xigmatek HDT-S1283 | 5. Sunbeam TUNIQ Tower. Just so you know, 56 max load isn't bad at all for air cooling at 4ghz. I also get 56 max on my e8400 @ 4.2ghz with the Xigmatek HDT-S1283 cooler. It's great if you can get 5C lower with a TRUE 120 or whatever but in my opinion, 5C isn't worth paying double for those high end coolers. My Xigmatek does it's job very well for the price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted March 27, 2009 Posted March 27, 2009 What is a good air cpu cooler around $60, my zalman cnps9700 does not seem to dissipate heat as good as other people have. I have an intel qx9650, have it at 3.6 and am looking to push it to 4ghz. My temps are the only thing in the way. I get about 32c idle and 56 max load, usually 54c load. what's wrong with those temps, I treat anything under 62C as perfectly fine, and under load from Prime 95, I'm happy with anything under 68C. My quad puts out about 65C on Prime 95 with max fan speeds, and during the day while I fold with it, with the fans as low as they go, it stays at 60C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a93j202k Posted March 27, 2009 Posted March 27, 2009 what's wrong with those temps, I treat anything under 62C as perfectly fine, and under load from Prime 95, I'm happy with anything under 68C. My quad puts out about 65C on Prime 95 with max fan speeds, and during the day while I fold with it, with the fans as low as they go, it stays at 60C dude, you have a TRUE with 2 ultra kazes. think realistic here. what if he has a small case? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turophiliac Posted March 27, 2009 Posted March 27, 2009 dude, you have a TRUE with 2 ultra kazes.think realistic here. what if he has a small case? What IVIYTHOS is saying is that the OP's temps aren't high enough to warrant getting a new cooler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a93j202k Posted March 27, 2009 Posted March 27, 2009 oh. wait, you have an intel extreme chip? push the multi further. If your going getting 54c load, you could probably go over 4.2 easily with a better cooler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjloki Posted March 27, 2009 Posted March 27, 2009 What is a good air cpu cooler around $60, my zalman cnps9700 does not seem to dissipate heat as good as other people have. I have an intel qx9650, have it at 3.6 and am looking to push it to 4ghz. My temps are the only thing in the way. I get about 32c idle and 56 max load, usually 54c load. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16835207004 well this is what i use but don't go by me...most guys here use the true120 or the xigmatek 120 but i like the result i get just fine...better have a big case though with plenty of room cuz this thing is pretty big...!!...btw my temps are similar to yours like 30-32 idle mid 50's on prime large fft's and like around 35-40 in farcry2 and crysis...lookin at 31 atm....shop around, do your homework and read alot before you buy that way you'll learn and you'll get what's right for you...!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted March 27, 2009 Posted March 27, 2009 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16835207004well this is what i use but don't go by me...most guys here use the true120 or the xigmatek 120 but i like the result i get just fine...better have a big case though with plenty of room cuz this thing is pretty big...!!...btw my temps are similar to yours like 30-32 idle mid 50's on prime large fft's and like around 35-40 in farcry2 and crysis...lookin at 31 atm....shop around, do your homework and read alot before you buy that way you'll learn and you'll get what's right for you...!! I heard somewhere that the Core Contact beat the TRUE in cooling ability (since we already know it wins the price debate haha) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted March 27, 2009 Posted March 27, 2009 (edited) I heard somewhere that the Core Contact beat the TRUE in cooling ability (since we already know it wins the price debate haha) 1C lower for a Q9450 for OCC's review. But really it all depends on the set-up and environment. Push-pull, types of fans (CFM/RPM), casing,ambient temps, quad or duo ect. http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/su...ctfreezer/4.htm Edited March 27, 2009 by damian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted March 27, 2009 Posted March 27, 2009 1C lower for a Q9450 for OCC's review.But really it all depends on the set-up and environment. Push-pull, types of fans (CPM/RPM), casing,ambient temps, quad or duo ect. http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/su...ctfreezer/4.htm ya I must had missed that we reviewed that. i really like my sunbeam fan controller I just bought recently to hush my scythes. I wonder what would win between both coolers in a push/pulling setup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgsgww Posted March 27, 2009 Posted March 27, 2009 (edited) Wow, a lot of information! Thanks for the replies I'm at 3.6, so I thought going to 4.0-4.2 would get me around 66 max. Wanted a better cooler. I have this case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16811133052 I'm looking at this HS you suggested http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16835207004 So there really isn't much of a difference between the Sunbeam CR-CCTF Core-Contact Freezer and the Thermalright true 120? That Sunbeam looks nice. In the newegg pics it shows the bottom with the heatpipes, do the heatpipes actually contact the IHS directly? Edited March 27, 2009 by rgsgww Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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