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**FranzH** · 09-18-2007, 02:43 PM

So I will be getting a new HSF soon to replace the stock one I have now that came with my processor, the only problem I have now is which one to get?

My initial choice was the Coolermaster mars but I have changed my mind to the spiral looking one, the Coolermaster eclipse.

I have read reviews on the two and see that the eclipse is better then the mars, but is there anything I should know about HSF's?

I will be overclocking my processor, and I do want the HSF to look nice and have a bit of style so I don't need anything for professional over clockers or anything to get extreme performance out of it.

Any help appreciated!

Thanks

**Soulphalanx** · 09-18-2007, 04:22 PM

http://www.axiontech.com/prdt.php?item=78587

i recommend this. When i was on stock Q6600, my temps were 65 idle and 85 underload. After i upgraded to that, my idle temps are now 37 and my load temps are 50. Its also the 3rd quietest heatsink/fan on frostytech reviews

**FranzH** · 09-19-2007, 06:58 AM

I think ill get that then if it helped that much. Not bad price either and looks OK

**PopeOfDope** · 09-19-2007, 07:08 AM

Thermalright ultra 120 extreme

That is the only answer, everything else is just crap.
Here are some reviews:
http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/coo...0ex.html#sect0
http://www.silentpcreview.com/article646-page1.html
http://www.anandtech.com/casecooling...spx?i=2981&p=1

**** style. With this, you'll be able to overclock your processor to match the performance of one that costs $1000 more.

**FranzH** · 09-19-2007, 07:21 AM

Ooo that looks nicer >.< lol

So I buy that and 1 or 2 fans to go on the sides and then overclock my processor alot and laugh about how fast it is :P

**PopeOfDope** · 09-19-2007, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FranzH

Ooo that looks nicer >.< lol

So I buy that and 1 or 2 fans to go on the sides and then overclock my processor alot and laugh about how fast it is :P

Yeah, you only need 1 fan though. Adding a 2nd fan doesn't increase performance too much and just adds noise. I recommend getting the Scythe S-Flex fans, the same one they used in the anandtech review.

**Soulphalanx** · 09-19-2007, 12:28 PM

it's expensive though. $65 on newegg
might as well go liquid if you're gonna overclock that much

**FranzH** · 09-19-2007, 12:49 PM

I dont think you can get a liquid cooler in the uk for £30 can you? and if you can i wouldnt expect it to be of good quality...

**PopeOfDope** · 09-19-2007, 01:15 PM

If you want to go into water, the cheapest you are going to get without sacrificing too much quality is this: http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=353408
However, the Thermalright heatsink actually performs better.

Look at it this way, you are already going to drop at least £20 on a new heatsink, and maybe £5 on good quality thermal paste. You might as well throw in a few more quid and get the best.

**FranzH** · 09-19-2007, 01:25 PM

Whats 'The Best'?

and i think atm watercooling, although i can afford it is not for me at the moment kinda to do with price but you know...

**PopeOfDope** · 09-19-2007, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FranzH

Whats 'The Best'?

and i think atm watercooling, although i can afford it is not for me at the moment kinda to do with price but you know...

When I said the best, I meant the best air cooler which is the one I mentioned earlier.
Watercooling is a lot of hastle and there comes a point where you don't get that much return on your investment.
Stick with air, I'm sure Phil has experiences with water but he is back on air now.

**FranzH** · 09-19-2007, 01:36 PM

Ah Ok

Thank you once again!

PS. great user title, i keep on missing the new episodes though

thank god for internet!

**FranzH** · 09-30-2007, 08:59 AM

Sorry to bump an old thread, but I will be buying the heatsink adn that scythe fan, total comes to £41.92
[Sending Processor back to intel so i thought i may as well upgrade while its out]

Just wanted to make sure... http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=403502

this thermal paste is ok to use right? i know it seems like a silly thing to ask but just to be on the safe side :P

**PopeOfDope** · 09-30-2007, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FranzH

Just wanted to make sure... http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=403502

this thermal paste is ok to use right? i know it seems like a silly thing to ask but just to be on the safe side :P

That will work. Good choice, make sure you read the instructions and don't put too much on.

09-18-2007, 02:43 PM	#1
FranzH Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,659 Trader Feedback: 0	New CPU Heatsink + Fan - which one? So I will be getting a new HSF soon to replace the stock one I have now that came with my processor, the only problem I have now is which one to get? My initial choice was the Coolermaster mars but I have changed my mind to the spiral looking one, the Coolermaster eclipse. I have read reviews on the two and see that the eclipse is better then the mars, but is there anything I should know about HSF's? I will be overclocking my processor, and I do want the HSF to look nice and have a bit of style so I don't need anything for professional over clockers or anything to get extreme performance out of it. Any help appreciated! Thanks __________________ [CENTER][IMG]http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/7619/gggggggzq2.png[/IMG][/CENTER][CENTER][B]PSP[/B]: Black (JP) 1.50 + White (UK) 1.50 \| [B]PSN[/B]: FranzH - Feel free to add [/CENTER] [CENTER][SIZE=1]Currently Playing:[B] PC[/B]: WoW + GHIII \| [B]PS3[250GB][/B]: TimeCrisis 4 + MGO Beta + COD4 [/SIZE][/CENTER]

09-18-2007, 04:22 PM	#2
Soulphalanx Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TROY Posts: 2,989 Trader Feedback: 0	http://www.axiontech.com/prdt.php?item=78587 i recommend this. When i was on stock Q6600, my temps were 65 idle and 85 underload. After i upgraded to that, my idle temps are now 37 and my load temps are 50. Its also the 3rd quietest heatsink/fan on frostytech reviews __________________ [IMG]http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/3852/untitled1copy7rf.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/9711/newavatarjb9.gif[/IMG] [URL=http://forums.qj.net/showthread.php?t=9733][COLOR=DarkRed]Operation Positive Posting[/COLOR][/URL] [URL=http://forums.qj.net/showthread.php?t=49762][COLOR=Red]Guide to All Guides[/COLOR][/URL] [URL=http://forums.qj.net/showthread.php?t=13798][COLOR=Blue]Posting Guidelines[/COLOR][/URL] [URL=http://forums.qj.net/showthread.php?t=4394][COLOR=Green]Piracy Policy[/COLOR][/URL] [SIZE="3"][URL=http://forums.qj.net/f-general-psp-help-22/t-guide-opening-psp-disassembly-assembly-video-104303.html][COLOR=Red][B][U]PSP Disassembly Assembly Video Tutorial[/U][/B][/COLOR][/URL][/SIZE]

09-19-2007, 06:58 AM	#3
FranzH Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,659 Trader Feedback: 0	I think ill get that then if it helped that much. Not bad price either and looks OK __________________ [CENTER][IMG]http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/7619/gggggggzq2.png[/IMG][/CENTER][CENTER][B]PSP[/B]: Black (JP) 1.50 + White (UK) 1.50 \| [B]PSN[/B]: FranzH - Feel free to add [/CENTER] [CENTER][SIZE=1]Currently Playing:[B] PC[/B]: WoW + GHIII \| [B]PS3[250GB][/B]: TimeCrisis 4 + MGO Beta + COD4 [/SIZE][/CENTER]

09-19-2007, 07:21 AM	#5
FranzH Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,659 Trader Feedback: 0	Ooo that looks nicer >.< lol So I buy that and 1 or 2 fans to go on the sides and then overclock my processor alot and laugh about how fast it is :P __________________ [CENTER][IMG]http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/7619/gggggggzq2.png[/IMG][/CENTER][CENTER][B]PSP[/B]: Black (JP) 1.50 + White (UK) 1.50 \| [B]PSN[/B]: FranzH - Feel free to add [/CENTER] [CENTER][SIZE=1]Currently Playing:[B] PC[/B]: WoW + GHIII \| [B]PS3[250GB][/B]: TimeCrisis 4 + MGO Beta + COD4 [/SIZE][/CENTER]

09-19-2007, 12:28 PM	#7
Soulphalanx Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TROY Posts: 2,989 Trader Feedback: 0	it's expensive though. $65 on newegg might as well go liquid if you're gonna overclock that much __________________ [IMG]http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/3852/untitled1copy7rf.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/9711/newavatarjb9.gif[/IMG] [URL=http://forums.qj.net/showthread.php?t=9733][COLOR=DarkRed]Operation Positive Posting[/COLOR][/URL] [URL=http://forums.qj.net/showthread.php?t=49762][COLOR=Red]Guide to All Guides[/COLOR][/URL] [URL=http://forums.qj.net/showthread.php?t=13798][COLOR=Blue]Posting Guidelines[/COLOR][/URL] [URL=http://forums.qj.net/showthread.php?t=4394][COLOR=Green]Piracy Policy[/COLOR][/URL] [SIZE="3"][URL=http://forums.qj.net/f-general-psp-help-22/t-guide-opening-psp-disassembly-assembly-video-104303.html][COLOR=Red][B][U]PSP Disassembly Assembly Video Tutorial[/U][/B][/COLOR][/URL][/SIZE]

09-19-2007, 07:08 AM	#4
PopeOfDope DopaMean Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London UK Posts: 3,739 Trader Feedback: 0	Thermalright ultra 120 extreme That is the only answer, everything else is just crap. Here are some reviews: http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/coo...0ex.html#sect0 http://www.silentpcreview.com/article646-page1.html http://www.anandtech.com/casecooling...spx?i=2981&p=1 **** style. With this, you'll be able to overclock your processor to match the performance of one that costs $1000 more.

09-19-2007, 12:49 PM	#8
FranzH Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,659 Trader Feedback: 0	I dont think you can get a liquid cooler in the uk for £30 can you? and if you can i wouldnt expect it to be of good quality... __________________ [CENTER][IMG]http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/7619/gggggggzq2.png[/IMG][/CENTER][CENTER][B]PSP[/B]: Black (JP) 1.50 + White (UK) 1.50 \| [B]PSN[/B]: FranzH - Feel free to add [/CENTER] [CENTER][SIZE=1]Currently Playing:[B] PC[/B]: WoW + GHIII \| [B]PS3[250GB][/B]: TimeCrisis 4 + MGO Beta + COD4 [/SIZE][/CENTER]

09-19-2007, 01:15 PM	#9
PopeOfDope DopaMean Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London UK Posts: 3,739 Trader Feedback: 0	If you want to go into water, the cheapest you are going to get without sacrificing too much quality is this: http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=353408 However, the Thermalright heatsink actually performs better. Look at it this way, you are already going to drop at least £20 on a new heatsink, and maybe £5 on good quality thermal paste. You might as well throw in a few more quid and get the best.

09-19-2007, 01:25 PM	#10
FranzH Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,659 Trader Feedback: 0	Whats 'The Best'? and i think atm watercooling, although i can afford it is not for me at the moment kinda to do with price but you know... __________________ [CENTER][IMG]http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/7619/gggggggzq2.png[/IMG][/CENTER][CENTER][B]PSP[/B]: Black (JP) 1.50 + White (UK) 1.50 \| [B]PSN[/B]: FranzH - Feel free to add [/CENTER] [CENTER][SIZE=1]Currently Playing:[B] PC[/B]: WoW + GHIII \| [B]PS3[250GB][/B]: TimeCrisis 4 + MGO Beta + COD4 [/SIZE][/CENTER]

09-19-2007, 01:36 PM	#12
FranzH Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,659 Trader Feedback: 0	Ah Ok Thank you once again! PS. great user title, i keep on missing the new episodes though thank god for internet! __________________ [CENTER][IMG]http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/7619/gggggggzq2.png[/IMG][/CENTER][CENTER][B]PSP[/B]: Black (JP) 1.50 + White (UK) 1.50 \| [B]PSN[/B]: FranzH - Feel free to add [/CENTER] [CENTER][SIZE=1]Currently Playing:[B] PC[/B]: WoW + GHIII \| [B]PS3[250GB][/B]: TimeCrisis 4 + MGO Beta + COD4 [/SIZE][/CENTER]

09-30-2007, 08:59 AM	#13
FranzH Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,659 Trader Feedback: 0	Sorry to bump an old thread, but I will be buying the heatsink adn that scythe fan, total comes to £41.92 [Sending Processor back to intel so i thought i may as well upgrade while its out] Just wanted to make sure... http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=403502 this thermal paste is ok to use right? i know it seems like a silly thing to ask but just to be on the safe side :P __________________ [CENTER][IMG]http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/7619/gggggggzq2.png[/IMG][/CENTER][CENTER][B]PSP[/B]: Black (JP) 1.50 + White (UK) 1.50 \| [B]PSN[/B]: FranzH - Feel free to add [/CENTER] [CENTER][SIZE=1]Currently Playing:[B] PC[/B]: WoW + GHIII \| [B]PS3[250GB][/B]: TimeCrisis 4 + MGO Beta + COD4 [/SIZE][/CENTER]

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