Overheating. Best cooler for LGA775 Q9550?

xthekidx

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This one is good:
Noctua NH-U12P
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608002
or this one, CM V8
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103055

The TRUE is better than both of these but newegg doesn't sell them. You can get it here:
http://www.ncixus.com/products/35565/U120-eX-775RT/THERMALRIGHT/

Make sure you buy good thermal paste to go with these if you don't have some already, I suggest MX-2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186020

Those are the best heatsinks around, the Xigmatek S1283 is a good option if you don't want to spend $75
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233003
with bolt through kit so you dont have to mess with pushpins:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233019