Best cooler for Intel CPU (Core 2, Core i7, etc) - Page 16

Creative · 24th October 2009, 3:22 PM

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Originally Posted by c4dderly

+1 for the Noctua NH-U12P SE, i7-860 sub 50 degree temps on load.

Same cooler and mine jumps to 83dc when on load in Linx

About 65 when running 3DMark though...

hmmmmm

dcl · 24th October 2009, 4:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Creative

Same cooler and mine jumps to 83dc when on load in Linx

About 65 when running 3DMark though...

hmmmmm

Linx is known for high temps though right? How high do they get in Prime?

Spork! · 24th October 2009, 4:34 PM

approx LinX - 10c.

Creative · 24th October 2009, 5:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dcl

Linx is known for high temps though right? How high do they get in Prime?

Prime gets to about mid 70's - I guess I need to learn a thing or 2 about the new software etc.. still reading up... give me a week or 2 and I'll be fine

dcl · 24th October 2009, 6:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Creative

Prime gets to about mid 70's - I guess I need to learn a thing or 2 about the new software etc.. still reading up... give me a week or 2 and I'll be fine

haha likewise. I haven't done any of this since The P4 Northwood!

c4dderly · 25th October 2009, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Creative

Same cooler and mine jumps to 83dc when on load in Linx

About 65 when running 3DMark though...

hmmmmm

Intel Burn Test 2.3 x10 runs at Maximum stress level using all available ram (approx 7GB) gave me a max of 52 deg, test passed. Keep in mind this is @ stock. Although prime loads all cores, Intel Burn Test is only at 50% load for some reason?

Creative · 26th October 2009, 1:31 AM

Stock with Turbo on, after running Linx and prime for 3 hours gave me a temp of 56 max - up from 24 max idle

All according to Real Temp 3.38

Anakist · 7th November 2009, 3:58 PM

Hi guys,

Looking for a cooler to use on my S775 HTPC. I want something quiet, down firing fan, not aluminium based (so I can use coolabs liquid metal TIM), and as cheap as possible. I will be using either a P4 531 (already have), or buying a C2D based chip for the power benefits.

I don't know if it will be active or passive yet. Hopefully passive, but it depends on the chip and the airflow through the case.

James

DeejW · 7th November 2009, 4:01 PM

I would avoid liquid metal pro. I recently attempted to remove it from cpu and waterblock and it was a huge PITA. Use ICD7, temps are just as good if not better and its non conductive and easy to remove.

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Originally Posted by Anakist

Hi guys,

Looking for a cooler to use on my S775 HTPC. I want something quiet, down firing fan, not aluminium based (so I can use coolabs liquid metal TIM), and as cheap as possible. I will be using either a P4 531 (already have), or buying a C2D based chip for the power benefits.

I don't know if it will be active or passive yet. Hopefully passive, but it depends on the chip and the airflow through the case.

James

Anakist · 11th November 2009, 6:17 PM

Any recommendations on a cooler? I am only using the LMP because I have it handy. It is that or white goop.

James

B4TM4N · 11th November 2009, 7:48 PM

Hey mate. For a HTPC i would recomend the Scythe HTPC Coolers, nice and quiet.

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?...oducts_id=8058
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?...ducts_id=12767

damo2002 · 24th November 2009, 1:04 AM

Hey guys,

I'm having trouble figuring out whether I should be getting better temps than what I am here, or whether they're about right.

Got an i7 920 at stock clock speeds and a Xigmatek Thor's Hammer cooler with 2 Scythe Gentle Typhoon 1150RPMs running push/pull.

Not 100% sure about my ambient temps.. the ducted heater's control thing gives a reading of about 21 degrees at the moment.. my room would be within a degree or two of that I think. CoreTemp/RealTemp are both showing 36/31/34/30 for my cores. Under stress it gets up to about 50 degrees.

I wouldn't be too fussed about it except that you see people posting figures with overclocked 920s where their idle temps are in the 20s - very low 30s, and their load temps seem to be considerably lower than mine? Do they just live in the Antarctic? Have 3000RPM fans that sound like a jet taking off? Or am I doing something wrong?

dcl · 26th November 2009, 4:14 PM

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Originally Posted by damo2002

Hey guys,

I'm having trouble figuring out whether I should be getting better temps than what I am here, or whether they're about right.

Got an i7 920 at stock clock speeds and a Xigmatek Thor's Hammer cooler with 2 Scythe Gentle Typhoon 1150RPMs running push/pull.

Not 100% sure about my ambient temps.. the ducted heater's control thing gives a reading of about 21 degrees at the moment.. my room would be within a degree or two of that I think. CoreTemp/RealTemp are both showing 36/31/34/30 for my cores. Under stress it gets up to about 50 degrees.

I wouldn't be too fussed about it except that you see people posting figures with overclocked 920s where their idle temps are in the 20s - very low 30s, and their load temps seem to be considerably lower than mine? Do they just live in the Antarctic? Have 3000RPM fans that sound like a jet taking off? Or am I doing something wrong?

I think 50 degree load temps are just fine?

Statts · 11th January 2010, 11:29 AM

Noctua NH-U12P SE2 for me. Simply awesome

(rig specs in sig)

Blue Monday · 25th January 2010, 7:30 AM

I haven't built a pc in a few years until recently... since when have coolers been using flimsy plastic clips instead of proper metal brackets? Why would manufacturers go for smaller and shitter clips when heatsinks are getting bigger and heavier? Who the fuck thought this was a good idea??

24th October 2009, 4:34 PM	#228
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26th October 2009, 1:31 AM	#232
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11th November 2009, 7:48 PM	#236
B4TM4N Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 3128; Vic Posts: 432	Hey mate. For a HTPC i would recomend the Scythe HTPC Coolers, nice and quiet. http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?...oducts_id=8058 http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?...ducts_id=12767 __________________ GiantBomb \| Steam

24th November 2009, 1:04 AM	#237
damo2002 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, 3085 Posts: 209	Hey guys, I'm having trouble figuring out whether I should be getting better temps than what I am here, or whether they're about right. Got an i7 920 at stock clock speeds and a Xigmatek Thor's Hammer cooler with 2 Scythe Gentle Typhoon 1150RPMs running push/pull. Not 100% sure about my ambient temps.. the ducted heater's control thing gives a reading of about 21 degrees at the moment.. my room would be within a degree or two of that I think. CoreTemp/RealTemp are both showing 36/31/34/30 for my cores. Under stress it gets up to about 50 degrees. I wouldn't be too fussed about it except that you see people posting figures with overclocked 920s where their idle temps are in the 20s - very low 30s, and their load temps seem to be considerably lower than mine? Do they just live in the Antarctic? Have 3000RPM fans that sound like a jet taking off? Or am I doing something wrong? __________________ Latest trades: kemd1zl, wolfmanoz, Samuka, make_out, cuddlypoop & rawr_its_paul My Rig: CM Storm Sniper : i7 920 & Xigmatek Thors Hammer : GA-EX58-EXTREME : OCZ Agility 3 128GB : 12GB G.Skill 10666 : GTX570 : Enermax Revolution85+ 850 : Dell U2412M : M-Audio Fast Track Pro : Usher S520 & Richter Krakatoa

11th January 2010, 11:29 AM	#239
Statts Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Radelaide, SA Posts: 2,109	Noctua NH-U12P SE2 for me. Simply awesome (rig specs in sig) __________________ Desktop: Windows 7 Ultimate HTPC: Windows 7 Home Premium, MediPortal 1.3 Microserver: Solaris 11, ZFS, Windows Server 2k8 R2 VM Portable: Nexus 4 (Android 4.2.2), Nexus 7 (Timur's USB-ROM)

25th January 2010, 7:30 AM	#240
Blue Monday Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 485	I haven't built a pc in a few years until recently... since when have coolers been using flimsy plastic clips instead of proper metal brackets? Why would manufacturers go for smaller and shitter clips when heatsinks are getting bigger and heavier? Who the fuck thought this was a good idea??