Which is the BEST Cooler?

[coolmac11]

I was wondering which non liquid cooler would be the best for a CD2 E6600. I want to get the max oc and not bust my CPU. Also, what would be the average highest Oc with this cooler.

I'm also open to liquid cooling but i have a fear that it will leak and kill my system. But should I buy a package or buy seperately? Which package/parts are the best for CPU cooling only?

Thanks

 

[sirheck]

here is one to think about.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835186134

 

[shata]

I think the "heatpipe" coolers are i guess the best. But im a zalman fan and this one is real nice.

CNPS9700 NT

 

[sirheck]

as shata said the zalmans are good to.

also the scythe is suppose to be good.
i think it cost more though, check new egg.

 

[shata]

Yeah xoxide is rock solid.

 

[Arrowyx]

For plain air cooling, Scythe Infinity or Tuniq Tower 120 would be my choices. Both are cheaper than the Zalman CNPS9700 and cool just as well if not better.

 

[bigsby]

Another one that's like the Gaming Monsoon, except cheaper, and I hear actually a better cooler, is the Titan Amanda, though I cannot seem to find it at this moment, I believe it's not coming out for another week. It's also a TEC/Air hybrid, but it'll keep your processor cool no matter what. The only downside is that it weighs over a kilogram, so if you move your computer much if at all then you're screwed (that means lan parties are a no no).

 

[rwaritsdario]

The thread you had to read before opening this one.

 

[coolmac11]

The thread you had to read before opening this one.

Thanks man I think I will get the tuniq tower this time.

 

[dicester]

water cooling is good, but phase shift cooling is much much better. Am running my cpu at - 50 C at idle and about - 45 C under load with a vapochill LS

 

[chuckshissle]

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/1449/cpu-tnq-01/Tuniq_Tower_120_Ultra_Silent_CPU_Cooler_T-120.html?tl=g40c14s52

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/2385/ex-wat-76/Swiftech_H20-APEX_ULTRA_Series_Liquid_Cooling_Kit_Universal_Mount.html?tl=g30c83s137

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/2108/ex-liq-07/PrimoChill_ICE_Non-Conductive_Liquid_Cooling_Fluid_32_oz_-_UV_Blue.html?tl=g30c103s183

 

[waylander]

Phase shift cooling is pretty expensive and there is no way you need it to for even extreme OC'ing, a TEC is really as far as you need to go IMO. Plus then you have to ensure that your insulation is correct, try to imagine condensation ON YOUR CPU.

 

[baddad]

I don't OC and my 6600 runs at 27C no load 33C full load with a AC 7.