Hi,
I have the below setup (see my sign) and I'm looking to upgrade from my stock intel cooler to something better. - Namely something that is going to let me overclock above the 3.2 mark without instability, also something cooler and more reliable would be handy.
I don't want to get a cooler that will require me to take out my motherboard to install as I'm quite lazy.
I've found details on the Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro and it looks good.
Thoughts? Shocked[/b]
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The Freezer 7 Pro is a good, inexpensive HSF. With that rig and the OC that you're considering, I would consider an Enzotech Ultra-X or a Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme.
But Rugger is correct. All the reviews, reports, and comments indicate that the Thermalright is one of the best air HSF's currently available.
<Hi, Rugger>
The only reason I didn't buy one is that I wasn't certain it would fit in the case I was using. Good cases over here are scarce, and expensive when you DO find one.
It may be more work, but I recommend that you pull the motherboard if you do replace the HSF. There is a lot of potential for a very expensive "OOPS" if you don't.
The only reason I didn't buy one is that I wasn't certain it would fit in the case I was using. Good cases over here are scarce, and expensive when you DO find one.
How are you liking the AC 7 Pro? How loud is it with your current OC and what OC do you maintain? Ever decide on what you want to do to reach the 3.6 mark?
William
I had hoped to reach 3.6 GHz. If I run the core voltage up to 1.6 v, the chip will run at 3.6 GHz. It's not quite stable at 3.5 GHz at 1.5 volts. I did a 24 hour orthos run (both cores) at 3.4 GHz at 1.45 volts. Then to ensure stability, I dropped the speed to 3.3 GHz. I wpould rather not risk a random reboot while doing something like ripping or burning a DVD.
It's pretty quiet. I still do not have the sides on the case. The loudest thing is the little nVidia chipset fan.
Temps stay under 50 C.
I am going back to the States in July for a semi-vacation. I plan on bringing back a Thermaltake and some better case fans. Then I will try for 3.6 GHz again. If I don't make it - well, a 37.5% OC on a midrange CPU chip is still pretty good. And there's always Penryn. I really don't want to watercool.
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