Need a better heatsink

NotYourHero · 01-13-2011, 10:28 PM

Ok I keep having my pc over heat during intensive games. BC2 and GTAiv to be exact. I am OCing and its plenty stable, but sometimes the game likes to cause it to over heat. Most times i can leave it running for hours and the temp stays around 57c. Other times it gets to 62c and it seems thats my max operating temp. Wish I knew why it was so low. Anywho looking for something around 30 bucks. I saw this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103065

I am a big cooler master fan. Both my case (centurion 5 II) and psu are cooler master and they have not failed me yet. Its only really heavy games though, nothing less makes it overheat.

handi360 · 01-13-2011, 10:32 PM

lol what cpu dude..

NotYourHero · 01-13-2011, 10:33 PM

Phenom II x4 620. What does that matter? It will fit them all.

handi360 · 01-13-2011, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NotYourHero

Phenom II x4 620. What does that matter? It will fit them all.

Some blocks dont have all the hardware.

I used this when i overclosed my 955 close to 4Ghz, was only the rev1 tho. AC makes some nice stuff for cheap.

Bugs Bunny · 01-13-2011, 10:35 PM

where are you planning to get it from? newegg?

because it would be $38 with shipping in which case i'd recommend a Mugen 2 for $43 shipped and performs much better.

borg_7_of_9 · 01-13-2011, 10:39 PM

your first post. There is your answer.

The CM Hyper 212+ is a good cooler

Undead · 01-13-2011, 10:44 PM

I have the Hyper 212+ and I like it.
It's pretty big though, like massive, so make sure it fits in your case.

And it has a backplate you'll have to install on the rear of the Motherboard.

You can get it for $27.93 w/ Free Shipping from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-...4987404&sr=8-1
That's where I ordered mine from.

NotYourHero · 01-13-2011, 10:48 PM

ok thanks. Was making sure it was up to standards. I went into my bios and I had the thing set for disabled for smart fan. Instead I set the target to 40c and now its running 100% according to hw monitor. But after intense play on BC2 it would over heat. In the past I would leave it running these games for hours with not a single issue. Its been cleaned for dust twice in the last 24 hours. Seems to be doing better now, but im still interested in better thermal paste and a cooler.

handi360 · 01-13-2011, 10:58 PM

Get ya some Arctic silver 5 with your new cooler, give it a week to setup and u'll be happy.

NotYourHero · 01-13-2011, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by handi360

Get ya some Arctic silver 5 with your new cooler, give it a week to setup and u'll be happy.

Ironically it has it in a pack for "users also bought" and its only 3 bucks more.

jnaaa · 01-14-2011, 05:37 AM

got mine from ebuyer

enonka · 01-17-2011, 10:53 AM

Here's what I have, dont remember price:

http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Produc...S=1135&ID=1554

madpistol · 01-17-2011, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enonka

Here's what I have, dont remember price:

http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Produc...S=1135&ID=1554

I think the cooler that he has in the original post will serve his needs better.

Also, pick up a tube of this:

ARCTIC COOLING MX-2 Thermal Coupound

I actually like that better than Arctic Silver 5. It doesn't cure so it's easy to remove, and it drops temps by another degree or 2 when you apply it right.

HansKlos · 01-17-2011, 11:10 AM

AC7 with backplate cheap n good, keeps my q9400 at 3.8ghz at 38 idle!!! and yes it fits amd boards, and its like $25 on newegg!!

Doc_Gonzo · 01-17-2011, 11:02 AM

I have the Zalman CNPS10X Performa and as well as fitting all platforms, it also has room to add another fan in a push-pull configuration. It's a bit noisy at full speed but i never have to have it more than 60 % when gaming and my overclocked Q6600 never gets hotter than 50c

http://www.overclock.co.uk/product/Z...775_25735.html

01-13-2011, 10:28 PM	#1
NotYourHero Join Date: Oct 2009 Reputation: 284 Posts: 2,754	Need a better heatsink Ok I keep having my pc over heat during intensive games. BC2 and GTAiv to be exact. I am OCing and its plenty stable, but sometimes the game likes to cause it to over heat. Most times i can leave it running for hours and the temp stays around 57c. Other times it gets to 62c and it seems thats my max operating temp. Wish I knew why it was so low. Anywho looking for something around 30 bucks. I saw this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103065 I am a big cooler master fan. Both my case (centurion 5 II) and psu are cooler master and they have not failed me yet. Its only really heavy games though, nothing less makes it overheat.

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01-13-2011, 10:32 PM	#2
handi360 Join Date: Dec 2008 Reputation: 203 Posts: 1,532	lol what cpu dude..

01-13-2011, 10:33 PM	#3
NotYourHero Join Date: Oct 2009 Reputation: 284 Posts: 2,754	Phenom II x4 620. What does that matter? It will fit them all.

01-13-2011, 10:35 PM	#5
Bugs Bunny Join Date: Nov 2008 Reputation: 1221 Posts: 1,140	where are you planning to get it from? newegg? because it would be $38 with shipping in which case i'd recommend a Mugen 2 for $43 shipped and performs much better.

01-13-2011, 10:39 PM	#6
borg_7_of_9 Join Date: Nov 2007 Reputation: 2624 Posts: 12,708	your first post. There is your answer. The CM Hyper 212+ is a good cooler

01-13-2011, 10:44 PM	#7
Undead Join Date: Jun 2008 Reputation: 349 Posts: 3,164	I have the Hyper 212+ and I like it. It's pretty big though, like massive, so make sure it fits in your case. And it has a backplate you'll have to install on the rear of the Motherboard. You can get it for $27.93 w/ Free Shipping from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-...4987404&sr=8-1 That's where I ordered mine from.

01-13-2011, 10:48 PM	#8
NotYourHero Join Date: Oct 2009 Reputation: 284 Posts: 2,754	ok thanks. Was making sure it was up to standards. I went into my bios and I had the thing set for disabled for smart fan. Instead I set the target to 40c and now its running 100% according to hw monitor. But after intense play on BC2 it would over heat. In the past I would leave it running these games for hours with not a single issue. Its been cleaned for dust twice in the last 24 hours. Seems to be doing better now, but im still interested in better thermal paste and a cooler.

01-13-2011, 10:58 PM	#9
handi360 Join Date: Dec 2008 Reputation: 203 Posts: 1,532	Get ya some Arctic silver 5 with your new cooler, give it a week to setup and u'll be happy.

01-14-2011, 05:37 AM	#11
jnaaa Join Date: Dec 2010 Reputation: 1 Posts: 16	got mine from ebuyer

01-17-2011, 10:53 AM	#12
enonka Join Date: Aug 2009 Reputation: 49 Posts: 472	Here's what I have, dont remember price: http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Produc...S=1135&ID=1554

01-17-2011, 11:10 AM	#14
HansKlos Join Date: May 2007 Reputation: 87 Posts: 732	AC7 with backplate cheap n good, keeps my q9400 at 3.8ghz at 38 idle!!! and yes it fits amd boards, and its like $25 on newegg!!

01-17-2011, 11:02 AM	#15
Doc_Gonzo Join Date: Nov 2010 Reputation: 824 Posts: 1,702	I have the Zalman CNPS10X Performa and as well as fitting all platforms, it also has room to add another fan in a push-pull configuration. It's a bit noisy at full speed but i never have to have it more than 60 % when gaming and my overclocked Q6600 never gets hotter than 50c http://www.overclock.co.uk/product/Z...775_25735.html