what HSF for duo core?

[ingenue007]

I am getting e6300. What HSF should I get? I don't want something super loud. I have an antec p180 case and want to have an effective HSF for overclocking, yet not be as loud as my current computer's fan. Thanks.

 

[acegazda]

Hmm... there isn't really a lot of room height wise in that case, is there. You may want to check out the thermalright si-128 or 120. If you think you have enough room, newegg has the scythe mine for $35 shipped. It performs very well and does it pretty quietly. Something like 35dba on high. BTW, it's core 2 duo, not duo core .

 

[lxskllr]

I'm using the Thermalright XP-90c It's been working very well for me.

 

[Racer7]

Did you need to use anything other than Thermalright's new retension clip to mount that XP-90c?

 

[lxskllr]

Originally posted by: Racer7
Did you need to use anything other than Thermalright's new retension clip to mount that XP-90c?

Oops, I forgot about that. Yea, you also need to buy the LGA775 adapter kit, about $5.

 

[Racer7]

Cool. I have a e6400 coming. I also have an unused XP-90 sitting around that was intended for a A64 build. Any tips or tricks besides the adapter kit?

 

[lxskllr]

Originally posted by: Racer7
Cool. I have a e6400 coming. I also have an unused XP-90 sitting around that was intended for a A64 build. Any tips or tricks besides the adapter kit?

Not really. It's an easy install. You put a metal cross piece on the back of the board, run some screws through the holes, and attach 2 plastic bars. The XP-90 then clips on to the bars. I have the heat pipes facing up on mine because that allows the heatsink to overhang the northbridge and get some air blowing on it.

 

[Maxspeed996]

that's a darned nice cooler...the xp-90c....I wish they'd get the dang thing back in stock so I can get one.....throw a tornado on too! Get the air MOVIN!!!

 

[Racer7]

Thanks for the info, lxskllr.

 

[SickNic]

Are there any other good ones out there? I am building an HTPC and am using an E6400. I don't think I'll have enough room in there for the Thermalright XP-90c

 

[Canai]

Well, I just got a Scythe Infinity and it's pretty sweet, but very heavy and very huge. I've heard good things about the Thermalright 120 though.

 

[vhx]

I use a Scythe Ninja+ and it fits just fine in my P180 and is really quiet + cools effectively.

 

[lxskllr]

Originally posted by: SickNic
Are there any other good ones out there? I am building an HTPC and am using an E6400. I don't think I'll have enough room in there for the Thermalright XP-90c

It's not a huge heatsink as far as height goes. You may even be able to use it without a fan as long as you have decent airflow in the case, and aren't overclocking. Playing UT2k4 I keep all of my fans speed all the way down and the computer barely even blows warm air.

 

[Technonut]

Originally posted by: Maxspeed996
that's a darned nice cooler...the xp-90c....I wish they'd get the dang thing back in stock so I can get one.....throw a tornado on too! Get the air MOVIN!!!

In stock Here.... Great place to deal with also. Fast Priority Mail shipping....

 

[Rubycon]

SI-128 with Yates Looney 12cm fan.

 

[acegazda]

scythe mine... $35 shipped from newegg. Includes 10cm fan, built in actually. Same performance as ninja and a little better than anything thermalright has to offer.

 

[corsa]

hey, what the hell happened to using the proper Categories in this forum! :frown: