Need a CPU cooler for a 775 CPU

[airhendrix13]

Well, if it were me I would put my voltage up and see what I can get out of her. Do it gradually. I wish I could remember my exact settings but it's been a while. Sorry.

Cool, I will give it a go. I will let you know what I end up with.

 

[airhendrix13]

Looks like I am hitting a brick wall. Windows won't boot if I raise the Vcore beyond 1.325, so I can only push it to 3.33Ghz.

 

[SolMiester]

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 use the Artic Freezer 7 pro with bolt thru kit. I use the TJ06 case with wind tunnel, Im not sure how much the tunnel helps but @ 3ghz on load the CPU was around 53c IIRC
Pix in sig!

 

[RockinZ28]

Got my shit installed for the backup pc. Cut holes for 120mm fans in the top and bottom of the case, and have the H50 in push/pull. Now I remember why I wanted the 800D for my main pc, cable management is a breeze lol.

 

[RussianSensation]

I tried raising my voltage to 1.35v and bumping it to 3.4Ghz, but I kept getting Prime95 errors. Do you think I should try pushing the voltage a bit more? What are safe temps for the Q6600?

Thanks

Although not the safe temperatures until the processor starts *melting*, Intel recommends Tcase temps of 62.2*C for B3 and 71*C for G0: http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?id=29765&processor=Q6600&spec-codes=SL9UM,SLACR I prefer not to have any of my processors run above 70*C ever (an arbitrary figure I suppose).

I would say where you are at is very close to optimal. You may be able to squeeze another 100mhz by bumping the Vcore to 1.40-1.42. Personally, I would probably stop at 3.3 and enjoy the lowest voltage and lower temps. This motivated me to stop my Core i7 @ 3.9ghz. A ton of people chase 4.0-4.2ghz but that increased my temps about 8-10*C just to get another 100mhz.

Another way to look at it is going from 3.3 to 3.4ghz is just a 3% increase. If your processor is too slow for comfort at 3.3ghz, then a 3.4ghz overclock won't help you anyway

RickinZ28, the 800D looks awesome, along with the great components inside. Clean the dust though! Is it me or you are Rockin 4 displays?!!!

 

[airhendrix13]

Although not the safe temperatures until the processor starts *melting*, Intel recommends Tcase temps of 62.2*C for B3 and 71*C for G0: http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?id=29765&processor=Q6600&spec-codes=SL9UM,SLACR I prefer not to have any of my processors run above 70*C ever (an arbitrary figure I suppose).

I would say where you are at is very close to optimal. You may be able to squeeze another 100mhz by bumping the Vcore to 1.40-1.42. Personally, I would probably stop at 3.3 and enjoy the lowest voltage and lower temps. This motivated me to stop my Core i7 @ 3.9ghz. A ton of people chase 4.0-4.2ghz but that increased my temps about 8-10*C just to get another 100mhz.

Another way to look at it is going from 3.3 to 3.4ghz is just a 3% increase. If your processor is too slow for comfort at 3.3ghz, then a 3.4ghz overclock won't help you anyway

RickinZ28, the 800D looks awesome, along with the great components inside. Clean the dust though! Is it me or you are Rockin 4 displays?!!!

Yeah I think I won't push it any further. This should help prevent bottlenecking when I buy my GTX470. Now I just need one to go on sale!