Best Cooler for Core i7

eggyuk

eggyuk

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I'm looking at OC'ing my new Core i7 920 at some point in the future. Nothing too drastic, maybe up to 3-3.2Ghz.

What cooler would you guys recommend for it. I don't want to break the bank. Or is it just worth sticking with the stock cooler.
 

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well.. when you say you dont' want to break the bank, how much you looking to spend.

if you want one of the best coolers, that's not overpriced. I'd get the Xigmatek S-1283 with the 1366 Mounting bracket Gear, otherwise it's for LGA 775, but you can get all the 1366 stuff you need to mount it on that board.

Or, if you want to spend a little extra, and get one of the best coolers money can buy.. and ensure that you wont ever need another cooler, and that you can hit 3.8 Ghz. I'd get the Thermalright Ultra Xtreme 120.. also known as the TRUE cooler.. it's the best. I have it and love it. Get some high speed fans for it, and enjoy it. Also you need the 1366 mounting gear for that as well.

Good Luck
 

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Stick to the stock cooler for a while as there is not a lot of choice for i7 coolers atm.
 

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Well I was thinking around £30 bracket. Am I right in thinking that most coolers just use brackets to make s775 coolers fit s1366 boards? Are there any disadvantages to this?
 

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    Corsair HX520W
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Synthe Ninja 2 SCNJ-2000 is also a great alternative to the Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme. I have read several test/review's and these are currently the best 2 on the market!
 

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V10 is designed from a discreet motherboard and seriously don't know where the hell you will find one. U120 seems like a excellent choice but honestly I performs similiarly to HyperN520.
 

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    Chassis - 3 Front 140mm, Top 140mm, Rear 140mm
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    Logitech MX Revolution
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    Fold up beast by me :-)
The thermalright 120 Ultra Extreme is what I use for my i940.
AnandTech: Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme: Is More Better?
It still ranks in the top and costs less. The V8 and V10 are just pritty cases over elements...makes them too big for popular cases and most with side fans.
Running one of these 120's with two fans Like I do gives you unbeatable cooling specs and I am able to use a side 120mm fan in my Antec 1200. Not seen is the cable tie I have attached to the chassis roof to the sink. I just couldn't let all that weight pull on the motherboard/CPU especially since I move my box around from time to time.
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Depends if you want the bling of appearance or simple practical use. It also weighs alot less.
 
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Great wiring job.
Hey, which version of the Corsair did you get? The 1.6Ghz from the Qvl's?
How are those 295's performing? :cool:
 

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    Gigabyte GTX295 SLI
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    SB X-Fi MB
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    Lian Li PC80P
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    Chassis - 3 Front 140mm, Top 140mm, Rear 140mm
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    Logitech MX Revolution
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    Fold up beast by me :-)
the TR3X6G1600C8D
the 295's are very sweet...seems I play AoC all the time and it's not even dx10 yet so go figure.
 

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    i7 940
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    Asus P6T6 Revolution
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    Corsair Domminator TR3X6G1600C8D (12gb)
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    EVGA 295GTX quad sli
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    on board...
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    Dell 3007
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    2560x1600
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    HP SAS Raid 0 WD Caviar Black 1.5TB
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    Corsair hx1000
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    Antec 1200
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    Thermalright 120 Ultra Extreme
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boredgunner said:
mattinahat said:
Cooler Master - Ultimate provider of Computer Chassis | Cooler | Power Supply

It is HUGE. There are three version V12, V10 and V8.
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I agree. Skip the V8 however, the Thermalright Ultra-120 EXTREME beats it. The V10 looks the best to me, however I don't know how the upcoming V12 is. The V10 is $140, but it looks promising.

Thermalright Ultra-120 EXTREME
Thermalright Ultra-120 EXTREME Black Anniversary Edition
Thermalright Ultra-120 EXTREME Copper Edition
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I'd like one of those True Copper ones but I'm so scared my PC would become a lightning rod!
 

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    CPU
    i7 940
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    Asus P6T6 Revolution
    Memory
    Corsair Domminator TR3X6G1600C8D (12gb)
    Graphics card(s)
    EVGA 295GTX quad sli
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    on board...
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    Dell 3007
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1600
    Hard Drives
    HP SAS Raid 0 WD Caviar Black 1.5TB
    PSU
    Corsair hx1000
    Case
    Antec 1200
    Cooling
    Thermalright 120 Ultra Extreme
    Mouse
    Logitech Trackman
    Keyboard
    Merc Stealth/Logitech G15
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    Cable
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Jeffnwv said:
I'd like one of those True Copper ones but I'm so scared my PC would become a lightning rod!
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Have you read how heavy it is? 1.9KG of copper hanging off of your motherboard! :shock:
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    E6750 @ 3.6GHz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte P35 DS3
    Memory
    4GB 8500C5D
    Graphics card(s)
    POV GTX285
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    19" Widescreen LG
    Screen Resolution
    1400x900
    Hard Drives
    2 x WD 500G
    PSU
    Coolermaster Silent Pro 700M
    Case
    Antec 900
    Cooling
    Tuniq Tower 120 LFB
    Mouse
    Logitech MX400
    Keyboard
    Logitech EX110
    Other Info
    Graphics Driver - 190.38

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Me / Mine
    CPU
    i7 940
    Motherboard
    Asus P6T6 Revolution
    Memory
    Corsair Domminator TR3X6G1600C8D (12gb)
    Graphics card(s)
    EVGA 295GTX quad sli
    Sound Card
    on board...
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 3007
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1600
    Hard Drives
    HP SAS Raid 0 WD Caviar Black 1.5TB
    PSU
    Corsair hx1000
    Case
    Antec 1200
    Cooling
    Thermalright 120 Ultra Extreme
    Mouse
    Logitech Trackman
    Keyboard
    Merc Stealth/Logitech G15
    Internet Speed
    Cable
    Other Info
    my box http://picasaweb.google.com/JeffnWM/MyPc#5309736044267819458
z3r010 said:
Stick to the stock cooler for a while as there is not a lot of choice for i7 coolers atm.
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I agree with the above...
 

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