What's the best P4 2.53ghz CPU HeatSink/Cooler?

[Poohbee]

I just bought an intel p4 2.53 and i am going to try to overclock it to 3ghz. What would you recommend for me as the best or ultimate HS Cooler? Tips and suggestions and comments are very appreciated.

This is my setup so far
Epox 4g4a+
p4 2.53ghz
Corsair 512mb XMS C2 DDR ram
Antec True 480
Cooler Master ATC201

 

[2Cool]

Actually the retail heatsinks on the PIVs aren't too bad, outperforming a lot of the aftermarket stuff. To get any better you would have to step up to an Alpha 8942 or a Swiftech, neither of which are very cheap.

 

[Soldat]

i 2nd the alpha or swiftech recommendation if you elect to 'upgrade' from the retail hsf...........obviously the fan you use with those heatsinks will affect performance.

 

[NuLLxXx]

Gotta love that Alpha 8942 that plus Arctic Silver 3 Thermal Compound = about as cold as Air Cooled
is going to get.... Plus if you dont run a high OC of 3GHz all the time even a slow 80mm fan will keep
things cool..... But since your goal his high #'s Alpha + a good 80mm fan should have things covered.

I've seen people run the 2.53 up to 3.2 using the stock HSF unit..... Brave (rich) people

 

[Poohbee]

Thanks for the Info on the heatsink..

Now I was wondering what fan to go with it... Trying for a Low noise solution... Thanks for your help


EDIT:

I should add that I was looking at the Panaflo's H1A's but they don't have an RPM sensor. Is there something similar to the Panaflo's that have RPM Sensors?

EDIT 2:

I just found the Vantec Stealth fans.. Are these good for what I need to o/c to 3ghz and still be quiet and give me RPM readings?

 

[NuLLxXx]

I've used a few low speed 80mm fans like the Vantec Stealth @2000rpm, and
the Enermax Adjustable @ 1000rpm up to 3000rpm..... But I've yet to put a good
3000+ RPM Fan on it as of yet.... Temps are near stock on my OC'd 1.8A