Need Decent Heatsink

[jakeradden]

Well, on my system, I currently have no problem with temps (X2 4400+ running at 2.6) but I'm thinking about getting a new heatsink/fan; the stock AMD one gets gunked up over time and I don't want it to fail and make mr. processor go explode. So I'm looking for a decent-quality, low-price, not massively efficient, socket 939 heatsink/fan for mine.
Any suggestions?

 

[apt403]

Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro, $30.

Awesome performance, low price.

 

[dj_taboo]

Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro, $30.

Awesome performance, low price.

I second that!
8)

 

[Rugger]

I think you'll find that all HSFs will get gunked up over time. It's a matter of the environment that the case is in. If it is in a dusty environment, on carpet and with pets, then it will likely need a lot more cleaning than a case that sits on a desktop or hardwood floors and no animals. You can get another HSF, but I don't think that it will solve your gunk issue. Just clean your case every 3-6 months.

 

[jakeradden]

I clean my case every 2-5 weeks, with canned air. My main problem is that I have a dog who sheds enough to make another dog. I'd like to get my temps lower, (Currently ~40 idle ~55 load) with o/c to 2.6. That's my main motivation for looking for a better HS/F.

 

[apt403]

So shave your dog, buy an electric generator, 10,000 gallons of fuel for the generator, and move to the top of the Großglockner! It's a much more permanent solution then getting a new hsf is. The cost, the hermit inducing location, the possiblilty of death, are all small inconveniences.

 

[Rugger]

Have you put filters on the intake areas of your case? Even if the case didn't come with filters there are simple ways to add them yourself. Is there no higher place to put the PC?

 

[Jake_Barnes]

Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro, $30.

Awesome performance, low price.

Is that AC CPU heatsink that good? I need a good one for a e6600 system. I was looking at the Tuniq Tower 120 ($65) or the Thermalright Ultra-120 ($49 w/o fan).

I could handle saving $20-30 on a HS.

 

[apt403]

The Tuniq and Ultra 120 will beat the Freezer 7 (64=AMD 7=Intel) into the ground. You'll get much better (+/- 20ºc) temps and be able to oc much higher. It'll work fine, just dont expect great temps with an high oc (3.2+).

 

[Jake_Barnes]

The Tuniq and Ultra 120 will beat the Freezer 7 (64=AMD 7=Intel) into the ground. You'll get much better (+/- 20ºc) temps and be able to oc much higher. It'll work fine, just dont expect great temps with an high oc (3.2+).

Ok, if you were to get either the TT 120 or the T Ultra 120 (plus a fan) - which would you get. I haven't used either.

 

[apt403]

The Ultra 120+, since it performs better. It's kinda big though, you might want to measure your case to make sure it'll fit.

This is the fan I would get, 220cfm! It'll work with the Ultra, but not the Tuniq, the Tuniq's fan is internal, and only 120x25mm fans can be used, this one is 38mm wide. It'll work with the Ultra because it's fan is strapped on the side.

 

[Jake_Barnes]

That Delta fan's too loud and I've read that that Ulta 120 is heavy. With a fan, the Ultra would be around $65 ... might just go with the Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro ($30) and keep any OC reasonable. I'm not that big on OC'ing anyway.

 

[apt403]

If you're using an E6600 get the Freezer 7 Pro, or you'll get a hsf with a bunch of incompatible hardware.

Buy the hsf off Xoxide, tis cheaper.

 

[Jake_Barnes]

If you're using an E6600 get the Freezer 7 Pro, or you'll get a hsf with a bunch of incompatible hardware.

Buy the hsf off Xoxide, tis cheaper.

Does this look good? Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro CPU Cooler ... same unit right for $22 (plus shipping, probably)?

 

[apt403]

Yep, that's the one. $22 is the cheapest I've seen.

 

[anticupidon]

Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro, $30.

Awesome performance, low price.

I second that!
8)
i second that,too

 

[dj_taboo]

Yep, that's the one. $22 is the cheapest I've seen.

8O
Thats a great deal! They were close to $80 a month or two ago(new egg).
I think $30 is retail for those.
I like how the Freezer 64pro sounds in my rig, i can't hear it! Also when the fan ramps up, you know its doing its job (after a few hours gaming with an OC) The stock AMD fan i had sounded kinda whiny. The fan on the Freezer pro sounds like a "whoooosh"