Which Heatsink should I pick out of these 3? Will pick best answer

LoliElin · Sep 17, 2013

Need a heatsink that will lower my i5's load temps from 80 C with the stock cooler now to under 70 C.

It also needs to be low profile (under 80mm) so I narrowed it down to these 3.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118143

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118048&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=35-220-034&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Keywords=%28keywords%29&Page=4#scrollFullInfo

Which one will work best? Can I just go with the first one since its cheapest or will it not be able to lower temps enough?

Dark Lord of Tech · Sep 17, 2013

Those won't be any better than stock.

LoliElin · Sep 17, 2013

If they aren't better than stock then why do they even make them?

Suggest one for me then? Socket 1155 and under 80mm

Dark Lord of Tech · Sep 17, 2013

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103177

COOLER MASTER GeminII M4 RR-GMM4-16PK-R2 120mm Slim Fan Long Life Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler Compatible with Intel 2011/1366/1155/1156/775 and AMD FM1/FM2/AM3+

cars12345 · Sep 17, 2013

Do you have an exact size range? With that information, I could try to find the best for that size.

LoliElin · Sep 17, 2013

cars12345 :

under 80mm height under 95mm length and width

ko888 · Sep 17, 2013

Please specify the computer case that this CPU cooler is going into.

cars12345 · Sep 17, 2013

Also, I forgot to ask what socket you have?

Watercooling is an option:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181015

Other ideas:
-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118119
-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835106606

LoliElin · Sep 17, 2013

ko888 :

Silverstone sugo05

Socket 1155

95mm x 95mm x 80mm max dimensions

cars12345 · Sep 17, 2013

2 options:
-http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A0HZMGA
-http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003WOL4UG

LoliElin · Sep 17, 2013

cars12345 :

Will the second one be able to lower temps from 80 on stock to 70?

cars12345 · Sep 17, 2013

LoliElin :

For sure, your temperatures will get higher. This was designed for small space needs. Also, the max is about 75w, which is very low for a CPU cooler.
For that size, it will be hard to find a HSF to cool your CPU adequately.
However, you might want to look into water cooling. Is that possible for you?

LoliElin · Sep 17, 2013

cars12345 :

LoliElin :

For sure, your temperatures will get higher. This was designed for small space needs. Also, the max is about 75w, which is very low for a CPU cooler.
For that size, it will be hard to find a HSF to cool your CPU adequately.
However, you might want to look into water cooling. Is that possible for you?

I'm looking for something $30 or under. It just has to beat the intel stock solution by 5-10 C and i'll be happy with it. Is that possible?

LoliElin · Sep 17, 2013

Can you recommend me one that is also less than 95x95mm in length and width?

ko888 · Sep 17, 2013

SilverStone Sugo SG05
• CPU cooler cannot exceed 82mm in height.

SilverStone Nitrogon NT06-E
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=60888&vpn=NT06-E&manufacture=Silverstone%20Technology

SilverStone Nitrogon Series NT06-PRO
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=77925&vpn=NT06-PRO&manufacture=Silverstone%20Technology

LoliElin · Sep 17, 2013

ko888 :

The mini-itx board also won't allow a length and width over 95mm each so those 2 won't work either

LoliElin · Sep 17, 2013

Am I not going to be able to get a cooler to outperform the intel stock cooler at those dimensions without getting water cooling?

ko888 · Sep 17, 2013

What's the brand and model of the motherboard?

LoliElin · Sep 17, 2013

ko888 :

Asrock mini-itx H77 motherboard. Any larger than 95x95mm and it will block the GPU slot

ko888 · Sep 17, 2013

Notice that the heatsink block isn't located at the center. The side with the heatpipes extending upward would be oriented against the back of the graphics card. Take some measurements to see if you have enough clearance for the 25.75mm that the heatpipes extend out from where they enter the cooling fins.

LoliElin · Sep 17, 2013

ko888 :

Oh I believe that will fit then. I guess the only other issue is the price. Is there anything $35 or under that will work ?

ko888 · Sep 17, 2013

The Cooler Master Vortex Plus (RR-VTPS-28PK-R1) is about 2mm too tall with the included fan. You would need to replace the fan with one that has a lower profile (i.e. less than 23mm) and has the same or better airflow.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103084

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