Best cooler for duals and quads?

OZeight · 13th October 2006, 11:27 PM

For specific Intel coolers please refer to this thread.

I'm getting close to ordering my system (E6400, Gigabyte DQ6 etc) though I'm not really up to date on HSF/Coolers these days. I'll be overclocking my E6400, shooting for 3200-3400Mhz so I've done a little looking around and narrowed my options down to 2 currently:

Zalman CNPS9500
Thermaltake Big Typhoon

I don't want a noisy beast either. Any thoughts which might be best for me out of these 2 (or even something else I haven't considered)

And just for curiousity, how would the stock cooler handle that sort of overclocking? What sort of average temps would the stock cooler be seeing at this point compared to a cooler such as these ones mentioned. Has anyone compared?

chainbolt · 13th October 2006, 11:51 PM

Big Typhoon, and the just released SI-128. I have both running. No real difference. I prefer the SI-128 though because it comes without a fan, and the user don't have to pay (like with the BT) for a crappy half size 120 mm fan.

Based on my experience with various such HSF, I do NOT recommend any HSF (for overclocking) that is blowing over the PCB, instead of blowing onto the CPU socket and the heat sink.

HyperZ · 14th October 2006, 12:23 AM

I had the same question in mind a few days ago, looks like everyone here likes the Thermaltake BT, but theres a review on the upcoming BT Vx floating somewhere with the difference being the newer Vx comes with standard mounts like the OEM Intel HSF, making installation and removal a lot easier. i.e No need to remove Mobo from case, so thats what i ordered. Hopefully it'll arrive early next week, can post some pics if anyones interested.

chainbolt · 14th October 2006, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by HyperZ

I had the same question in mind a few days ago, looks like everyone here likes the Thermaltake BT, but theres a review on the upcoming BT Vx floating somewhere with the difference being the newer Vx comes with standard mounts like the OEM Intel HSF, making installation and removal a lot easier. i.e No need to remove Mobo from case, so thats what i ordered. Hopefully it'll arrive early next week, can post some pics if anyones interested.

The SI-128 comes also with push in pins.

http://www.thermalright.com/a_news/main_news_si128.htm

I think it's the trend now.

HyperZ · 14th October 2006, 12:37 AM

Hmm....no fan? Are the load temps on par with the BT since you have both to compare chainbolt?

chainbolt · 14th October 2006, 1:46 AM

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Originally Posted by HyperZ

Hmm....no fan? Are the load temps on par with the BT since you have both to compare chainbolt?

Of course, you have to buy a fan by your self. But there are huge differences between 120 mm fan, I have an assortment of 8 x 120 mm fan at hand, ranging from 50 to to almost 300 CFM. But I would never use the 120 mm fan that comes with BT, it's neither silent, nor is it really strong, it's just shit.

Load temps between my BT and the SI-128 are identical, or the differences are random.

OZeight · 14th October 2006, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HyperZ

<snip> ...the newer Vx comes with standard mounts like the OEM Intel HSF, making installation and removal a lot easier. i.e No need to remove Mobo from case, so thats what i ordered. Hopefully it'll arrive early next week, can post some pics if anyones interested.

I'm interested in seeing pics. I was going to order my system on Friday but I may delay things a little until I'm 100% sure about every component. Deciding on the right cooler seems like its worth a few extra days to me.

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Originally Posted by chainbolt

Of course, you have to buy a fan by your self. But there are huge differences between 120 mm fan, I have an assortment of 8 x 120 mm fan at hand, ranging from 50 to to almost 300 CFM. But I would never use the 120 mm fan that comes with BT, it's neither silent, nor is it really strong, it's just shit.

Load temps between my BT and the SI-128 are identical, or the differences are random.

The SI-128 looks interesting but I've had trouble finding it available anywhere locally. I also gather it'll be a lot more expensive than the others mentioned which isn't the nail in the coffin, but something else to consider. So any 120mm fan works with it, its just a matter of picking out the one you want?

I definately like the idea of the "push in pin" design. I still remember the hell I had with an old Alpha HSF I had years ago on Socket-A AMDs, one was an absolute b!tch to install, but I kept using it (its still in use today!) because it was so effective. Having said that, I don't want that sort of hassle in the future so I'm making this push-in-pin design another requirement of mine

UPDATE: Okay I think I'm leaning toward the TT Big Typhoon VX now. Have read a few positive reviews, though I'm not entirely sold on its fan, would it be the same fan the non-VX ships with? I'm keen to hear how the fan works out HyperZ, I'm not sure if I should order it as is or order a nice 120mm fan as well

Wongle · 14th October 2006, 1:49 PM

The BT will perform extremely well for your desired clocks, even with the orig fan. Ive been using a BT on a 6400 for a while now with stock fan, runs cool, runs quiet, excellent temps but i would chase down a BT-VX to save removing m/b each time, actually i think the DQ6 is problematic with old BT due to underside brackets used to anchor existing cooling.
BT all the way

OZeight · 14th October 2006, 1:58 PM

So thats all

for BT VX so far (for DQ6 Mobo) thanks guys I think I'll just take the plunge and if I'm not happy with the fan I can always buy a replacement later.

flu!d · 14th October 2006, 2:12 PM

I'm running a DQ6 here with a big typhoon.

I had no problems mounting it whatsoever, just mounted the baseplate over the heatsink on the bottom of the mobo and tightened the HSF down evenly.

garry · 14th October 2006, 3:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chainbolt

Big Typhoon, and the just released SI-128. I have both running. No real difference. I prefer the SI-128 though because it comes without a fan, and the user don't have to pay (like with the BT) for a crappy half size 120 mm fan.

Based on my experience with various such HSF, I do NOT recommend any HSF (for overclocking) that is blowing over the PCB, instead of blowing onto the CPU socket and the heat sink.

Hi Chainbolt i thought i would just quickly ask you,does the Big typhoon fit the Asus P5W64 WS Pro motherboard
because i was originally going to buy the Asus P5WDH motherboard but now i have decided to get the Asus P5W64 WS instead and was wondering if it would fit still since its a big cpu cooler.

Leaf_Killer · 14th October 2006, 6:27 PM

im gonna order a big typ vx for my e6300 and was just wondering wether it would be worth getting one of the fans on this page link because they have free shipping on everything with 48hr dilevery

slobber · 14th October 2006, 6:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chainbolt

Based on my experience with various such HSF, I do NOT recommend any HSF (for overclocking) that is blowing over the PCB, instead of blowing onto the CPU socket and the heat sink.

You've lost me chainy, I dont understant your statement or maybe I just need a hammer to the back of the head

I have always thought that its good if the CPU fan also blows over the fets at the same time as cooling the CPU ????

Thats what the BIG T does, same as the Thermalright coolers, both of which are the best choise to buy

drunkntigr · 14th October 2006, 7:07 PM

Hmmm then what's a good cooler for the DS3 at under $50??

Ben Ifin · 15th October 2006, 6:19 PM

Chainbolt

What 120mm fan are you running on you Big Typhoons ?

Ben

13th October 2006, 11:27 PM	#1
OZeight Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Central Coast, NSW Posts: 1,262	Best cooler for duals and quads? For specific Intel coolers please refer to this thread. I'm getting close to ordering my system (E6400, Gigabyte DQ6 etc) though I'm not really up to date on HSF/Coolers these days. I'll be overclocking my E6400, shooting for 3200-3400Mhz so I've done a little looking around and narrowed my options down to 2 currently: Zalman CNPS9500 Thermaltake Big Typhoon I don't want a noisy beast either. Any thoughts which might be best for me out of these 2 (or even something else I haven't considered) And just for curiousity, how would the stock cooler handle that sort of overclocking? What sort of average temps would the stock cooler be seeing at this point compared to a cooler such as these ones mentioned. Has anyone compared? Last edited by Ma Baker; 31st August 2008 at 4:15 PM.

14th October 2006, 2:12 PM	#10
flu!d is a dad at last :D Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Mt Martha,Victoria,Oz Posts: 8,534	I'm running a DQ6 here with a big typhoon. I had no problems mounting it whatsoever, just mounted the baseplate over the heatsink on the bottom of the mobo and tightened the HSF down evenly. __________________ Show us yer HTPC! 2700k @ 4.8 1.36v, 8GB Corsair Vengeance C8, ASUS Maximus IV Extreme Z, 2 x EVGA 670FTW @ 1231/3420, Sandisk 128GB Extreme SSD, OCZ 60GB Vertex 2, 5TB WD green storage, 3 x Acer V243HQ in Surround, 1 x Acer AL718 4th accessory display, Windows 7 Ultimate, Corsair H100, Heavily modded Zalman GS1000.

13th October 2006, 11:51 PM	#2
chainbolt Little member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Tokyo Posts: 76,400	Big Typhoon, and the just released SI-128. I have both running. No real difference. I prefer the SI-128 though because it comes without a fan, and the user don't have to pay (like with the BT) for a crappy half size 120 mm fan. Based on my experience with various such HSF, I do NOT recommend any HSF (for overclocking) that is blowing over the PCB, instead of blowing onto the CPU socket and the heat sink.

14th October 2006, 12:23 AM	#3
HyperZ Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Perth Posts: 52	I had the same question in mind a few days ago, looks like everyone here likes the Thermaltake BT, but theres a review on the upcoming BT Vx floating somewhere with the difference being the newer Vx comes with standard mounts like the OEM Intel HSF, making installation and removal a lot easier. i.e No need to remove Mobo from case, so thats what i ordered. Hopefully it'll arrive early next week, can post some pics if anyones interested.

14th October 2006, 12:37 AM	#5
HyperZ Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Perth Posts: 52	Hmm....no fan? Are the load temps on par with the BT since you have both to compare chainbolt?

14th October 2006, 1:49 PM	#8
Wongle (Banned or Deleted) Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 107	The BT will perform extremely well for your desired clocks, even with the orig fan. Ive been using a BT on a 6400 for a while now with stock fan, runs cool, runs quiet, excellent temps but i would chase down a BT-VX to save removing m/b each time, actually i think the DQ6 is problematic with old BT due to underside brackets used to anchor existing cooling. BT all the way

14th October 2006, 1:58 PM	#9
OZeight Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Central Coast, NSW Posts: 1,262	So thats all for BT VX so far (for DQ6 Mobo) thanks guys I think I'll just take the plunge and if I'm not happy with the fan I can always buy a replacement later.

14th October 2006, 6:27 PM	#12
Leaf_Killer Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wellington, NZ Posts: 547	im gonna order a big typ vx for my e6300 and was just wondering wether it would be worth getting one of the fans on this page link because they have free shipping on everything with 48hr dilevery

14th October 2006, 7:07 PM	#14
drunkntigr Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: MELB Posts: 1,385	Hmmm then what's a good cooler for the DS3 at under $50??

15th October 2006, 6:19 PM	#15
Ben Ifin Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 809	Chainbolt What 120mm fan are you running on you Big Typhoons ? Ben