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jamason56   09-16-2009 at 08:21:47 PM

OK guys; I'm going to continue to research this but just wanted to hear everyone's opinion on what they use as a HSF for the following system: Antec Signature SG-850 PSU (1 80mm fan) Antec 1200 Case (6 fans) Gigabyte GA-MA790FX-UDP5 Mobo AMD Phenom II X955 BE @ 3.2ghz (stock HSF) Patriot Memory 4 x 2gb @ 1600mhz ATI HD4890 x 2 @ 940/1140mhz (stock cooling) Seagate 1TB 7200.12 APC Backup-UPS XS1500 LG DVD/CD RW I'm not happy with the temps on the CPU or GPU even though they are 'normal' (with side case open). I'd like to lower them a bit so I can try some O/C on the CPU. Also would like to somehow get the GPU's cooler. I appreciate everyone's time and opinion. Thank you! John Comer, GA

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dokk2   09-16-2009 at 09:12:57 PM
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Well now aint this interesting it so happens that I have the same mobo and cpu combo, and I am using the Arctic Cooler 64 Pro as a hsf,why,well because it cools the whole area around the cpu and helps the nearby heatsinks as well,also what I did do is pull the company covered logo covers off of the same heatsinks so they would radiate their heat better and the heat not be trapped under them [the covers],,any how it is my considered opinion that any radiator type hsf which pushes the heat to the back of the case for removal by the system exhaust fan[s] is the only way to go....:)

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ShtBrix   09-16-2009 at 10:00:16 PM
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Budget?
Best overall would be Megahalems or a lapped and washer modded True. The Thermolab Baram is also pretty good. The Mugen 2 is probably the best cooler for the price. The Sunbeam CCF and Xigmatek HDT-S1283 are also very good for the price.

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jamason56   09-16-2009 at 10:38:35 PM
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shtbrix - my budget is around $100
dokk2 - do you have any problems with the 64 pro getting in the way of the heatsinks of your RAM modules?

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JohnnyLucky   09-17-2009 at 06:42:36 AM
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I still use my original Thermalright Ultra 120. Results are outstanding.

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yellosnowman   09-17-2009 at 10:06:06 AM
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I agree with johnny but if you want something quiet get a noctua or even better a TRUE with a noctua fan
.....although I quite like the look of zalmans..........

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jtt283   09-17-2009 at 04:01:00 PM
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I'm using a Scythe Ninja-mini on my AM2+ board with a 720BE, but although not tall (it takes an 80mm fan), it is big, so you'll need to check your RAM. Despite the 80mm fan, it is silent.

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