CPU Heatsinks: Which One???

[feelthaflo]

I need something to cool off my Venice which will not cost all that much but will still provide excellent cooling. I was looking at the Zalman (copper or AlCu), Thermalright XP90 (aluminum), and Thermaltake Venus 12. Right now, I'm leaning toward the Venus 12 because it's less expensive and seems easier to install. Should I consider the others more carefully, even though they cost slightly more? Will I get noticably better results with one of these than the others. Is there anything else out there that maybe I should consider? Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[mOeeOm]

XP-90 with Panaflo 92mm high speed fan mine stays nice and cool and the fan pushes a good amount of air for being silent.

 

[TechHead99]

another vote for the XP90 & panaflo combo :thumbsup:

 

[feelthaflo]

Wow quick response Is that the aluminum 90? The site I am looking at is xoxide.com, and the prices are exceptionally lower than others'. Still, they offer the XP90 with a Thermaltake 92mm fan and Arctic Silver 5 all for around 50 bucks plus shipping, while the Venus 12 is just over 30 with the AS-5. Is it really worth spending that much more?

 

[mOeeOm]

Originally posted by: feelthaflo
Wow quick response Is that the aluminum 90? The site I am looking at is xoxide.com, and the prices are exceptionally lower than others'. Still, they offer the XP90 with a Thermaltake 92mm fan and Arctic Silver 5 all for around 50 bucks plus shipping, while the Venus 12 is just over 30 with the AS-5. Is it really worth spending that much more?

Yes it is make sure to get the 92mm panaflo high speed fan, a VERY good fan to combine with this heatsink.

 

[feelthaflo]

Has anyone used more than one of these heatsinks and can bring a non-biased comparison? That's the hard part, because everyone's going to love whatever they're using. No offense, mOeeOm, I'm just trying to save some cash without losing performance, if that's possible.

 

[mOeeOm]

Originally posted by: feelthaflo
Has anyone used more than one of these heatsinks and can bring a non-biased comparison? That's the hard part, because everyone's going to love whatever they're using. No offense, mOeeOm, I'm just trying to save some cash without losing performance, if that's possible.

Its not that I am biased, theres two areas in a comp I believe it is good to overkill, the HSF and the PSU, better safe than sorry, yes? Oh wells good luck on your build .

 

[feelthaflo]

An excellent point, now if I could just find that post where the guy said he got one for 35 bucks... Thanks for your help.

 

[pibb]

if you decide to go with XP90, SVC has them for 24.99$

 

[pibb]

That'd be my post, 24.99$ for XP90(no retail fan) and 10$ for Panaflo, or 29.99$ for XP90 with retail fan

If you can't find it lemmie know ill check my email for link, it _wasnt_ in the clearance area!

 

[JE78]

Try http://www.frozencpu.com They have them for $29.95 + S&H. They are right across town from me so I can just pick one up, not sure how much the shipping would be.

 

[feelthaflo]

Great thanks for the info guys!

 

[DanDaMan315]

Go for the XP-120 and be a little easier on your ears

 

[Sunner]

I got the XP90RT, same thing only the retail version with a 92mm fan.
Funny thing is it was ~$30 when I ordered it, a few days later it was upped to $50.

I'm very happy with it, haven't bothered changing the fan since the retail one is very quiet and keeps my 3000+ Venice at around 27-28 degrees C at idle and 33-35 degrees under load, and that's when spinning at 1200 RPM's.

 

[aykuo29]

get crucial or corsair

corsair
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLi...Price=&SubCategory=147&Submit=Property


crucial
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLi...Price=&SubCategory=147&Submit=Property

 

[pibb]

Originally posted by: aykuo29
get crucial or corsair

corsair
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLi...Price=&SubCategory=147&Submit=Property


crucial
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLi...Price=&SubCategory=147&Submit=Property

umm, yea what he said.... lol

 

[feelthaflo]

Hmm, yeah that was a little out of place. I think I'll go for the retail one that comes with a fan, then I can replace it if necessary. Thanks for pointing out that site pibb, it looks pretty sweet.

 

[imported_Kensai]

Thermalright XP-90 hands down. Very good bang for the buck performance.

 

[feelthaflo]

Is there any type of fan control with the xp90 retail fan or any other 90-92mm that I can put on it. I just don't trust the motherboard to be in full control. Do they just work at rated RPM always, or will they adjust with CPU core temp?

 

[mdchesne]

anythign thermaltake, imo, is LOUD. besides that, thermalright has a better conduction plate on their heatsinks giving better cooling. XP-90 with panaflo, MO

 

[Ike0069]

jab-tech.com has the XP-90 for $28, and panaflo fans for another $8.

 

[feelthaflo]

Any thoughts on the fan that comes with the retail xp90? I can get it for only 30 bucks here:
http://www.svc.com/xp90-ret-21.html

 

[John]

Originally posted by: feelthaflo
Any thoughts on the fan that comes with the retail xp90? I can get it for only 30 bucks here:
http://www.svc.com/xp90-ret-21.html

35dB is a little loud IMHO. However if your other system fans are noisy it's a moot issue. You could always 5v or 7v mod the fan to quiet it down.

 

[feelthaflo]

I'm getting a zalman gpu cooler as well and I have 2 120mm case fans and another 120 in my PSU. Hopefully the 35db won't really overpower any of that, and if it does, at least I'll know it's keeping cool. Since I don't sleep next to my system, noise isn't really an issue for me anyways, just performance.

 

[Makaveli]

Another vote for the XP90 its excellent. With the right fan on top, almost an unbeatable combination of price/performance. Not to mention silence using one with a 28db / 48cfm fan so quiet.