Budget heatsink for Core 2 Duo X6800

[ku]

I've tried searching heatsinks but the only ones I get are performance heatsinks at high prices. I just need something adequate (and cheap?) enough to cool the X6800. Using the retail heatsink is out of the question (don't ask why and no, they're not gotten in any illegal manner). Any recommendations? TIA

 

[RallyMaster]

Scythe Ninja at 35 USD is expensive?

 

[keeleysam]

Tuniq Tower 120.

If $50 is too much for a heatsink, you should not be running a $1000 processor.

 

[JAG87]

Originally posted by: keeleysam
Tuniq Tower 120.

If $50 is too much for a heatsink, you should not be running a $1000 processor.

QFT

 

[shabby]

Thats like buying a ferrari and using 87 octane fuel, gimme a break.

 

[ku]

I know it's rather illogical, but for reasons I don't have the authority to disclose, this is our situation. We need to build a large number of computers using these chips so we want something that won't dent my wallet too badly. I guess in other words, what heatsink will give me the most bang for my buck?

 

[potato28]

Originally posted by: JAG87

Originally posted by: keeleysam
Tuniq Tower 120.

If $50 is too much for a heatsink, you should not be running a $1000 processor.

QFT

 

[anandtechrocks]

ThermalRight XP-90 is a good deal and performs great. (Kept a 3.2GHz Presscot in the high 30's idle and high 40's load)

 

[keeleysam]

Originally posted by: ku
I know it's rather illogical, but for reasons I don't have the authority to disclose, this is our situation. We need to build a large number of computers using these chips so we want something that won't dent my wallet too badly. I guess in other words, what heatsink will give me the most bang for my buck?

Best bang for the buck? The stock heatsink.

You need to give more details, or it's impossible to help.

 

[ku]

Best bang for the buck? The stock heatsink.

You need to give more details, or it's impossible to help.

Like I've said, retail heatsink is out of the question.

Since it doesn't seem like I'm going to get an answer unless I give you guys more info on my situation, I'll let you guys know a little more (I probably shouldn't have posted what I did before anyway).

Intel is providing processors for an organization that it's sponsoring for an event. They provided these chips, but no heatsinks (I don't know why). Now, we lack heatsinks. We don't want to invest too much on heatsinks because we don't know whether or not the parts will go back to the companies or stay with the organization... etc. So if possible, we'd like to get something that's adequate and isn't too pricy; perhaps ones that are on the level with the retail HSF or even slightly better than retail HSF would do.

 

[RallyMaster]

In that case....Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro.

 

[ku]

cool thanks. I'll try to look at others around that price range, though it's kinda hard to find reviews on heatsinks that are not geared toward enthusiasts.