opinion: What's the best socket A heatsink?

[PhoenixKnights]

Ok everyone I'd like to get opinions here of what the best heatsink is. I'm not talking about heatsink/fan combo fans, I'm asking if we used the exact same fan on all the heatsinks which heatsink would keep a cpu the coolest? And this does not include any type of N2 or anything, just air cooling heatsinks, from just the heatsink point of view.

 

[svol]

I would say Thermalright SLK800(U) with an 80mm fan and SLK900(U) with 92mm fan.

My CPU fan spins so fast that it creates a wormhole

 

[butthead007]

its not an opinion its a fact..SLK800

 

[PhoenixKnights]

so pure copper better than copper and aluminum hybrid type thing that alpha and stuff does? or is it just slk's giant shape and fins? Oh and while I'm here take a look at this link:
http://www.hardcorecooling.us/product.asp?0=207&1=257&3=355
would that thing keep down noise or help with cooling or is it just total bs?
By the way should I be worried getting that thermoright? with being pure and kinda heavy copper with it falling off or otherwise hurting motherboard?

 

[Guest]

and the fact is SLK900 beats the SLK800...

 

[butthead007]

if u install it correctly there is no need to worry. but i would reccomend if u r planning on moving ur computer around allot, lan partys etc. either take the SLK800U or the SLK900U. both of them u have to mount on ur motherboard with 4 screws, therefor its less likely to come off and/or make damage to ur motherboard than the SLK800 which uses a clip to mount the sink. i would also check if these heatsinks will fit your motherboard since they are pretty big and need 4 screwholes around the socket.

 

[PhoenixKnights]

yes I did notice their exsessive size that's why I was worried about them. would either of those fit good upon a Abit NF7? And how much of a difference in cooling capability is there between the 800 and 900?

 

[PhoenixKnights]

By the way did you check the link above by Any chance? I still wonder if that product (the plastic duct) would cut down on noise or help with cooling at all

 

[svol]

We had a discussion about that duct some months ago... I think our conclusion was that it was a joke and will be a waste of money.

My CPU fan spins so fast that it creates a wormhole

 

[butthead007]

you can find what u need to know here

http://www.thermalright.com/slk800u.html

go to motherboard compatibility