xp-90 vs 9500

[bob9012]

okay so i really need a new hsf for my prescHOTT so i was debating about what new 1 to get. i was thinking of either the xp 90, si 120, or the 9500. but im pretty sure the si 120 wont fit...
the price difference after adding a fand to the xp90 is only about $10 cheeper so should i go for the 9500?
here are some pics of my current hsf...do u think the 120 or the 9500 will fit?
http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=10/29519290577.jpg&s=x10
http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=10/29519280165.jpg&s=x10
http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=10/29519224282.jpg&s=x10

 

[Markfw]

For that heater, I recommend the Big Typhoon. hard to install, but is king of air cooling. I have one on my 820D (will never buy another space heater)

 

[anandtechrocks]

If the price difference is only $10.00, I'd go for the Zalman 9500. Performance is better and according to Zalman's website the P4P800 is compatible.

 

[MrK6]

Wiring issues? I'd recommend the XP-90 because it would definitely fit and it is amazing for the price (~$25). Also, after lapping it cools even better, maybe 7C difference between idle and low on my overclocked Athlon. Just make sure you have a 92mm fan to go with it.

 

[goofivee]

Personally I would suggest that you find out if the si-120 would fit because man is that thing great. My friend has an Athlon 64 3700+ Sandiego that comes stock at 2.2ghz and he has is OC'd to 2.85ghz with an si-120 and $10 fan we bought at comp usa, and his processor runs 29C idle and never breaks 40C load. I am planning on getting the si-120 with a decent fan soon just because it worked so well on his. I have the same processor he does and I have mine OC'd to 2.61ghz with the stock heatsink fan and it runs like 32C idle, but gets in the high 40'sC after being underload(like playing a game or rendering) for 3+ hours which i do quite often and I just dont like my temps being in the 40's for that long =/.

 

[bob9012]

Originally posted by: MrK6
Wiring issues? I'd recommend the XP-90 because it would definitely fit and it is amazing for the price (~$25). Also, after lapping it cools even better, maybe 7C difference between idle and low on my overclocked Athlon. Just make sure you have a 92mm fan to go with it.

yea yea i know i need better wireing...for the xp-90, the cheepest i found was $30 plus i need a fan and i was gonna get sum ceramque with it...

Originally posted by: goofivee
Personally I would suggest that you find out if the si-120 would fit because man is that thing great. My friend has an Athlon 64 3700+ Sandiego that comes stock at 2.2ghz and he has is OC'd to 2.85ghz with an si-120 and $10 fan we bought at comp usa, and his processor runs 29C idle and never breaks 40C load. I am planning on getting the si-120 with a decent fan soon just because it worked so well on his. I have the same processor he does and I have mine OC'd to 2.61ghz with the stock heatsink fan and it runs like 32C idle, but gets in the high 40'sC after being underload(like playing a game or rendering) for 3+ hours which i do quite often and I just dont like my temps being in the 40's for that long =/.

well the only way i would know it fits is if i bought it or if someone who has it could help and look at the pics i posted and told me that it would definetly fit...so, any1 have an xi-120??

or a 9500 and would that fit?

 

[anandtechrocks]

Originally posted by: MrK6
Wiring issues? I'd recommend the XP-90 because it would definitely fit and it is amazing for the price (~$25). Also, after lapping it cools even better, maybe 7C difference between idle and low on my overclocked Athlon. Just make sure you have a 92mm fan to go with it.

My temps did not change at all after lapping my XP-90. Makes it pretty (shinny copper) but my temps stayed the same.

 

[WhoBeDaPlaya]

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