Best CPU cooler & fan for Q6600 @ 3.0ghz?

[D.M]

Hi guys,

Can anyone share some wisdom & experience on what the best CPU cooler & fan is for an Intel Quad Q6600 o.c'd to 3ghz?

I was just gonna plump for the Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 pro but I came across a set of reviews at Hexus showing that the Thermaltake BigTyp 120 VX is the best cooler and not much more in £'s either.

But they didnt use a Quad core but a straight P4 chip.

Please help if you can, any advice is welcome.

p.s I have a Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 motherboard.

Peace

[ncc-1709]

stock cooler will do 3.7ghz

[godsdog]

Stock cooler might / will get you there for a short time, but don't expect consistent temperatures after any protracted period of time, especially with a quad, you're ultimately treading a fine line for a dead chip.

Any of the mid priced coolers will get you to a stable, long term 3.0 OC. Scythe Mine, Ninja, Tuniq Tower, etc. Thermalright Ultima-90 + fan would be my pick, for future proofing, value, size, performance.

[godsdog]

Hey DM, what's the total budget you want to go up to?? that'll probably narrow things down even further

[D.M]

Originally Posted by godsdog

Hey DM, what's the total budget you want to go up to?? that'll probably narrow things down even further

Hi GD,

Budget isnt a problem as I'll buy whatever fills my needs.

I'm trying to get something that'll be nice'n'cool and also keeping the noise to a minimum.

I'm in the process of buying parts for a completely new build that will hopefully last a couple of years or so

Peace

[supershanks]

Thermalright Uktra 120 Extreme or Ultima90 would be my favourites. I used the Ultima90 to test the Abit IX38 QuadGT was very good although was out the case temp shown here 9x356, PWM Temps & the search for lower Vcore You can see coretemp log in the post.

luck

[godsdog]

This should give you some food for thoughtingtons...

Scythe Miné with fan available from Scan Computers UK @ £23.49

Advantage of being 'clip on' (no farting around taking the Gigabyte base plate off).


AnandTech: Thermalright Ultima-90: Small Wonder? <-- Worth reading.

Thermalright Ultima-90i CPU Cooler (Socket AM2/LGA775) @ £24.66

Thermalright Ultima-90 from Scan Computers UK @ £23.49 Pre Order

Fans...

Noctua NF-S12 - 1200 RPM from Scan Computers UK @ £12.33 - very quiet.

Noctua NF-S12 1200RPM 120mm Silent Case Fan - 3 Pin @ £14.09 - very quiet.

Scythe S-FLEX SFF21E - 1200 RPM from Scan Computers UK @ £12.33 - less than a fart louder

Scythe S-FLEX 1200RPM Ultra Quiet 120mm Fan - 3/4 pin @ £12.91 - less than a fart louder

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Scythe S-FLEX SFF21F - 1600 RPM from Scan Computers UK @ £12.33

Scythe S-FLEX 1600RPM Ultra Quiet 120mm Fan - 3/4 Pin @ £12.91

Bout the best for shifting air at sensible volumes. You could probably expect a 3.6 OC with the Ultima-90
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[supershanks]

Great post godsdog

You could probably expect a 3.6 OC with the Ultima-90

yep I got that on the abit no worries. Used a Yate Loon I posted wrong link b4 9x400 12HR Prime Stable That was last shot b4 i switched back to water.

Don't get headache choosing
Luck

[godsdog]

Originally Posted by supershanks

Don't get headache choosing

[D.M]

Thanks GD & Supershanks

I'll have a good look at those suggestions.

Peace