What heatsink should I buy?

[Kerri Dovale]

So these are my computer specs to begin with:

Now my heatsink fan is annoyingly loud when I'm gaming. It drives me insane! I've seen many people having this problem with this stock heatsink.

So basically, I was wondering...What heatsink should I get that isn't wildly priced. I want it to be quiet and to bring my temperatures down. I don't want water cooling. Also what would fit my motherboard. I'm so confused on what I should be looking for.

Here are the temperatures of my computer currently.

Please help!

Ps. I live in the UK, so UK websites please.

 

[PresidentSwag]

212 EVO

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/cooler-master-hyper-212-evo-4-heat-pipes-direct-contact-with-120mm-quiet-fan-lga775-1155-1156-1366-a

 

[Kingbob]

+1 for the 212

 

[MajinCry]

If you're not overclocking and/or you have a small case (I was 1.5cm short of being able to have a 212 Evo fit in my desktop), get the tx3 evo. I had the same issue as you, as well as the same CPU. Changed to the TX3 Evo and I'm chuffed with it. Cost me £20 and works like a dream.

 

[Kerri Dovale]

@MajinCry

I have this case and I dont even know what overclocking is. http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-212-CM&groupid=2362&catid=29

Is the case too small? Its pretty huge! - Also do you recommend doing the push/pull method with the 212 or just have the one fan it comes with?

 

[PresidentSwag]

Only one fan comes with it, but I had it on my old build and it dropped my temps by 35 celcius.

 

[MajinCry]

Take a ruler, measure the distance from the motherboard to the edge of your case. Subtract 1.5cm to account for the various bits 'n' bobs. That'll be the maximum height of a heatsink your case will accomodate for.

Use one fan. If it is still too loud, add another and lower their speed.

 

[Kerri Dovale]

Well if I have done this correctly. I measured from my mobo [Left side of case] to the right side edge of my case and subtracted 1.5cm. I was left with 15.5cm. Would that accommodate? Also would it block any RAM slots?

Thank you for helping me with this.

 

[MajinCry]

It'll fit.

 

[manofchalk]

Just about any aftermarket heatsink that uses a 120mm fan will be better than your stock cooler, and the aforementioned 212 EVO is a good choice at its price point.