Which cooler for an i7 920

[Mathiaslp]

I have an Intel DX58OG board, and an Intel i7 920 @ 2.67GHz that I would like to overclock.

I have 3 * 2GB Corsair Vengeance 1666MHz memory.

 

Which cooler will you suggest I get for overclocking to somewhere around 3.6GHz. Im looking for a 24/7 stable overclock.

 

Please take a look at the layout of my motherboard: http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/desktops/desktop-board-dx58og-interactive-layout-demo-video.html

 

For example, the Corsair Hydro Series coolers dosn't work on my motherboard, since the heatsinks are taking too much space.

 

Please keep that in mind when you suggest a cooler.

 

Regards, Mathias

[vandreadstriker]

Go with the Noctua NH-D14

It's Compatible with your Board (check here: http://noctua.at/main.php?show=compatibility_gen&products_id=34&lng=en#LGA1366_Intel)

 

Didn't see your choice of RAM. It wouldn't fit under the NH-D14

Try the Noctua NH-U12P SE2 or NZXT Havik 140

The Havik 140 would run either neck in neck or a bit better then the NH-U12P SE2

 

Reviews here in OCC

Havik 140 http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/nzxt_havik140/

NH-U12P SE http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/noctua_nhu12p/

Edited February 16, 2012 by vandreadstriker

[d6bmg]

My suggestion will be Noctua NH-U12P SE2.

It will suffice for your planned 3.6GHz overclock.

[MercuryDoun]

NZXT Havik 140 IMO. Its a bit better than the U12P, not by a lot. But better! The Havik 140 is within 1-4 degree's(depends final overclock and on paste and case flow blah blah blah) of the NH-D14, also The Havik 140 is cheaper than both the NH-D14 and NH-U12P.

[wevsspot]

NZXT Havik 140 IMO. Its a bit better than the U12P

Agreed

[d6bmg]

^ According to the review written here, it works almost as good as D14. But any users here?

That's why I suggested Noctua one.