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Hello everyone!
I am looking to OC my C2Q 6600 beyond 2.8ghz. I have been using a Zalman 9500 for about 4 years now, which has done a pretty good job, but the fan is starting to go so I am using that as an excuse to get a new one.
I have been doing research on coolers, but every source seems to recommend different coolers. Here are the ones I am contemplating:
1) Noctua NH-D14
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835608018
A lot more than I was hoping to spend, but can bite the bullet. I really like how you get 2 very good fans as well.
2) Tuniq Tower Extreme
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835154011
I heard it doesn't spread heat throughout the multiple cores very well, is this true?
3) Tuniq Tower
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835154001
Ole reliable. It has been around for a while, but seems to still work very well.
4) Thermaltake Frio
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835106150
Bit-Tech rated this the best in their testing. (Ugly as sin, but oh well.)
5) Prolimatech Megahalems
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835242001
I have seen this recommended in some threads here.
6) Spire Thermax Eclipse II
http://www.coolerguys.com/840556091646.html?productid=840556091646&channelid=FROOG
FrostyTech rated this heatsink #1, but I also heard their testing isn't real world.
7) Titan Fenrir
http://www.heatsinkfactory.com/titan-fenrir-universal-cpu-cooler-ttc-nk85tz.html
Heard good things about it from a few sites.
If you guys have any other recommendations, let me know.
Thanks everyone!
I am looking to OC my C2Q 6600 beyond 2.8ghz. I have been using a Zalman 9500 for about 4 years now, which has done a pretty good job, but the fan is starting to go so I am using that as an excuse to get a new one.
I have been doing research on coolers, but every source seems to recommend different coolers. Here are the ones I am contemplating:
1) Noctua NH-D14
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835608018
A lot more than I was hoping to spend, but can bite the bullet. I really like how you get 2 very good fans as well.
2) Tuniq Tower Extreme
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835154011
I heard it doesn't spread heat throughout the multiple cores very well, is this true?
3) Tuniq Tower
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835154001
Ole reliable. It has been around for a while, but seems to still work very well.
4) Thermaltake Frio
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835106150
Bit-Tech rated this the best in their testing. (Ugly as sin, but oh well.)
5) Prolimatech Megahalems
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835242001
I have seen this recommended in some threads here.
6) Spire Thermax Eclipse II
http://www.coolerguys.com/840556091646.html?productid=840556091646&channelid=FROOG
FrostyTech rated this heatsink #1, but I also heard their testing isn't real world.
7) Titan Fenrir
http://www.heatsinkfactory.com/titan-fenrir-universal-cpu-cooler-ttc-nk85tz.html
Heard good things about it from a few sites.
If you guys have any other recommendations, let me know.
Thanks everyone!
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