HSF question - please help

[BiPolar]

I have an xp2700 on an abit nf7-s mobo and am unhappy with the stock heatsink and fan. I had wanted to get the THermaltake SIlentboost, but they don't make it anymore with the hydrowave bearing fan(the quiet one).

So, I think i've narrowed down my choices to either the arctic cooling copper silent 2L or the THermalright ALX-800 with either the Panaflo L1A or M1A fan.

Is the TR worth the cost (it's twice as much as the arctic cooling?)

Also, if I do get the TR, which fan would be better? I plan on doing some overclocking with it, but I also want it to be as quiet as possible.

Thanks in advance!

 

[wacki]

I bought a thermalright SP-97. The HS is a monster. Has 3 very large heatpipes in it. The heatsink is good enough to PASSIVELY cool my Mobile Barton 2500+. Just to keep it cool, I 5 volted a fan to silently keep the air moving. That, in combination with a zalman PSU means no noise!

The SP-97 is a beast and will last you forever. No built in fans, nothing to break down. I use Zalman fans, but I hear that Panaflo fans are better, and Verax are the best(but way too expensive). As far as fans go, thats as much advice I can offer.


Also, check out the reviews online:
This one is specifically for the ALX-800 your looking at
http://www.overclockercafe.com/Reviews/cooling/ThermalRight_ALX-800/
Look I bought the SP-97 for my HTPC, and then I bought a second one for my main workstation. It's a good heatsink, probably the best.

 

[BiPolar]

I had looked at that one, but I'm lazy and didn't want to have to remove my mobo to bolt it on.

ANy thoughts on the panaflo L1 v. M1?

 

[wacki]

Panaflo's are good. I just don't know the difference between the L1 and M1. I would post a seperate thread with the title:

"Panaflo L1, M1 difference?"

You might get better responses.

BTW stay away from thermaltake, their stuff is junk. They have a nick name and it's thermalbreak

Thermalright is the good stuff.

 

[BiPolar]

THat's hilarious! Well, it looks as if by default I'm not going TT. Just gotta make this last decision between the TR and the Arctic Cooling. I just don't want to shell out twice as much money if the artcic cooling is good enough.