Which heatsink for Athlon 64 5600

[imbordsoimhere]

I have an AMD Athlon 64 5600+ and im wondering what heatsink i should get. I am looking at the Zalman 9700 or the Thermaltake Blue Ord II. I'm just wondering which one is more worth getting or if there are any others i should consider thanks.

 

[evongugg]

You should consider the Thermaltake Ultra 120, if you can find it.
Alternatively Arctic Cooling Freezer Pro, Tuniq Tower or Scythe Infinity or Zalman CNPS 9500/9700.
This chart should be useful to you:

http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=2001&page=5

 

[evongugg]

Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme Review

http://www.anandtech.com/showdoc.aspx?i=2943&p=6

 

[TSIMonster]

I am in need of a decent AM2 CPU cooler as well. I am looking in the below $30 range.

Which would you choose assuming the same price:

Scythe Katana
Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro
CoolerMaster Hyper TX

or anything under $30 that would be better. I don't care about noise, more about cooling power.

/end hijak

 

[imbordsoimhere]

The ultra is sold out on newegg til June and it has a few reviews saying it was too heavy for a verticle motherboard. Idk if they installed it wrong or what but according to them they know computers.

 

[evongugg]

In your case, I would go for:

Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro

 

[TSIMonster]

I was leaning towards the CoolerMaster Hyper TX... it seems like the best deal.

 

[TSIMonster]

In your case, I would go for:

Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro

Do think I'll have fitment issues with the others?

 

[neiroatopelcc]

I am in need of a decent AM2 CPU cooler as well. I am looking in the below $30 range.

Which would you choose assuming the same price:

Scythe Katana
Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro
CoolerMaster Hyper TX

or anything under $30 that would be better. I don't care about noise, more about cooling power.

/end hijak

I know it's over your price, but if you get two fans on this one, you've got a good solusion.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185038

 

[evongugg]

I don't know know. I just judge by performance and popularity.
You will need to measure the space you have available before making your final decision.

 

[TSIMonster]

LoL, I took when you said "In your case" as you meant it literally. As in, my AMS PC Case.

I see now that you meant, in my situation.... lol

Just FYI for anyone in my situation, the AC Freezer and Hyper TX tied in this review of the 2.

http://www.futurelooks.com/399-Arctic-Cooling-Freezer-7-Pro-Vs--CoolerMaster-Hyper-TX-for-Socket-LGA775.html

It took the TX longer to get rid of heat, but it was noticeably quieter then the freezer. Not a very detailed review, but it gets the job done.