Silas13013 Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 Alright, my friend has finally started to actually care about his computer and looked at the temps and is looking at about 45C on the stock cooler. (Phenom I; not sure which model but it's not a BE or anything special). So anyway, he is looking for an aftermarket cooler with a low profile since his case isn't exactly roomy. He isn't looking to OC anytime soon so all he really needs is something to bring down stock temps for gaming and such. So does anyone have any suggestions? I know this isn't very informative so I'll try to get more info tomorrow if it is required. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sword_fish Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 how about DeepCool Killer Whale? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drdeath Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 (edited) Scythe make low air cooling solutions.... http://scythe-usa.co...icpucooler.html Edited October 9, 2011 by Drdeath Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sword_fish Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 Scythe make low air cooling solutions.... http://scythe-usa.co...icpucooler.html hmmm... yeah, seems scythe would be perfect. geez, and the killer whale stands 120mm. still tall tbh, didnt expected that there's such an aftermarket cooler which stands that low. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfrider Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 I vote hyper CM 212+ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sword_fish Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 I vote hyper CM 212+ but that will be standing 120mm++ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coors Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 Before buying another cooler you might want to try reapplying the TIM. Especially if it was just the stock stuff on the stock cooler. The stock cooler is more then adequate if he's not going to OC. But replacing the crud they put on it helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonerboy779 Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 I vote hyper CM 212+ Low profile? At 160mm I wouldn't say it is. Op can you get exact dimensions and those scythe coolers will work best if there is a vent in the side of the case. For real low profile I would go scythe shuriken at just over 60mm high Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sword_fish Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 Before buying another cooler you might want to try reapplying the TIM. Especially if it was just the stock stuff on the stock cooler. The stock cooler is more then adequate if he's not going to OC. But replacing the crud they put on it helps. +1 and much better to get an aftermarket TIM either, my temps gone better as compared with the TIM that comes with my V8. Tuniq TX-3 makes a lot of difference then V8 OEM TIM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack_of_java Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 (edited) +1 with the previous posters about the TIM. Other things to consider are the case dimensions, airflow within the case, and cost/performance ratio. Also, as others have said, you need to consider the need for an aftermarket cooling solution. If the temps are running 45C (on idle I presume), what are the temps looking like when he's gaming? Research the temperature range for the CPU he's using and see if it is within the recommended range. If you've considered all the above, check out this site. It has helped me find a pretty decent, low profile, aftermarket cooler. Edited October 9, 2011 by jack_of_java Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silas13013 Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 I'll reapply the TIM for him next time I am home from college. This is also his case: http://www.apevia.com/ProductsInfo.asp?KEY=X-Cruiser2-BK It's pretty cramped inside the case, as the PSU he has is not modular and all the cables are just kinda in the way of things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sword_fish Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 I'll reapply the TIM for him next time I am home from college. This is also his case: http://www.apevia.com/ProductsInfo.asp?KEY=X-Cruiser2-BK It's pretty cramped inside the case, as the PSU he has is not modular and all the cables are just kinda in the way of things. with that given width size; i'll go for the scythe with no worries. good thing that chassis has 120mm side panel fan built in. as what stonerboy recommends that will suit best for the scythe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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