I have an i5 CPU and stock fan with really poor thermal gel I purchased from a tech shop. I also have the Intel DP55WG (http://www.intel.com/Products/Desktop/Motherboards/DP55WG/DP55WG-lg.jpg) mobo. Just for reference as well, I have the Antec Sonata III 500 case.
I'm looking to purchase the Zalman ZALMAN CNPS9900 NT 120mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler because I've had great success with their products in the past, plus its fan speed is controlled by the mobo. It comes with its own thermal gel (High-performance thermal grease is available to ensure a perfect combination between the copper base and CPU for excellent heat conduction.)
My questions are:
*Should I be concerned with space with the cooler? I have an Nvidia 560ti vid card in the PCIe x16 slot
*Should I use the included thermal gel or get Arctic Silver 5?
I'm looking to purchase the Zalman ZALMAN CNPS9900 NT 120mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler because I've had great success with their products in the past, plus its fan speed is controlled by the mobo. It comes with its own thermal gel (High-performance thermal grease is available to ensure a perfect combination between the copper base and CPU for excellent heat conduction.)
My questions are:
*Should I be concerned with space with the cooler? I have an Nvidia 560ti vid card in the PCIe x16 slot
*Should I use the included thermal gel or get Arctic Silver 5?