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instantcoffee   09-18-2009 at 10:35:42 AM

Hey I have a Phenom II x2 550, idle 27-34 on stock cooler 52 under load.

after i unlock the 2 cores and make it a x4 B50 at 3.1ghz no overclock idle is similar but load goes 60+ i believe under prime95

I was wondering if this cooler would do the job.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Computers [...] 932369.htm

I need to run a test of prime 95 and was wondering if this cooler would do the job....

cheers. btw I live in new zealand so the pricing is different.

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AGirlsBuild   09-18-2009 at 11:02:22 AM

That cooler is not going to be any better than the stock heat-sink. Others on here will be sure to help you in finding a good heat-sink for your needs.

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outlw6669   09-18-2009 at 11:07:46 AM

Yeah, skip on that cooler.
Not any better than what you have now.
If you take a look at FrostyTech's Top Hs List, you can get a good idea of what coolers you should be looking at.

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instantcoffee   09-18-2009 at 11:08:56 AM

i saw a review on this cooler tested on a Phenom II x2 545 and it was 48c under load. so thats not bad but i suppose your right

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AGirlsBuild   09-18-2009 at 11:14:48 AM

instantcoffee wrote :

i saw a review on this cooler tested on a Phenom II x2 545 and it was 48c under load. so thats not bad but i suppose your right



I own two 550's and have unlocked both using a Sunbeam CR-CCTF 120 mm Core-Contact Freezer CPU Cooler. One of the best in my option for the price.
Also my 550's ran between 45c-48c under load un-locked on the stock coolers under prime 95 after 8hrs.


Message edited by AGirlsBuild on 09-18-2009 at 11:16:52 AM
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AGirlsBuild   09-18-2009 at 11:17:57 AM

What case are you using? Other fans in the case?

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masterjaw   09-18-2009 at 11:46:43 AM

OT, what mobos did you guys used to unlock the cores?

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instantcoffee   09-18-2009 at 01:31:39 PM

AGirlsBuild wrote :

What case are you using? Other fans in the case?


im using an asus vento a8 chassis case

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