The 'best' AM2 AIR cooler.

[bleach]

Well, i have a AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ Black Edition(if that means anything to you, the mobo is maxed out anyways, no OC.)

the cpu is running a X15 MUILT (X16 stock.), I'm knocking a Nexxtech Silicone comp with the stock cooler. I hear (read) that Arctic Silver 5, makes a big difference, true or false?

The temps are based off 3 software temp gauges, BIOS, and external hardware temp monitor, and surprisingly(or shocking, take your pick.) their all very consent.(+/- 1-2C)

Brand New paste:
idle-40-45C

under 80% load-55-65C

100%60-68C (with a high of 72C )

Mobo temp-30-35C

The next morning:
idle-35-40C

under 80% load-50-55C

100%55-60C (with a high of 62C )

Mobo temp-28-30C

Now ether the paste needed to cure first(the package said nothing.), or their is a Computer Cooling Fairy and it visited me last night. :lol:

Now, I will be getting a better mobo (I'm stuck with a ASUS MV2NPV-VM.) I will be OC'ing so if that is the temps now, i should get a better cooler.

Size/Noise, I don't care about as long as it dose it job.(No, water coolers as nice as they are i have a small budget, no more then $100 not including the TAX/Shipping.)

 

[Conumdrum]

Good info, looks like you'll do very well with this trusted review site for CPU coolers.
http://www.frostytech.com/

AS-5 is actually an older paste but still pretty good. I use MX-2.
Reviews of pastes, some of the main players, not all in the review.
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=232141

 

[bleach]

Thank you for the links, there is a bit of info their.

 

[OvrClkr]

My suggestion would be an AC Freezer Pro :

ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134

your CPU temps wont reach 50c

 

[Conumdrum]

Yep, good one.

 

[OvrClkr]

Hey Conumdrum =) how is your WC rig holding up?

 

[Conumdrum]

Just fine! No overclocks, just no reason to yet. But it's cooling down now, my room is at a cool 79F!

 

[OvrClkr]

Yea I hear ya, i took my whole PC apart just to paint the insides and add some dampening material.... hopefully I will be done tonight.....

 

[bleach]

Thank you for the info on the cooler.

What sound dampening material are you using and how good is it? i have one very noisy server, i like to shut it up.(and this is coming from a deaf person.)

Conumdrum- do you have a build thread for you WC system? i always like to see what parts are used and i'm looking at the next computer, that i build will have WC system.

 

[Conumdrum]

http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=604016
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/253958-29-watercooling-guide

 

[OvrClkr]

I use cheap dampening material from Thermaltake.

Thermaltake A2384 Noise Dampening Kit - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16800999369

Not the best but it works.....