What is significantly better than stock Intel HSF?

[edesignuk]

Ok, so right now I’m using the stock Intel HSF that came with my 3.0C. What other air HSF would any of you suggest to provide any significantly better cooling?

Thanks!

[KnightElite]

Swiftech MCX-4000 and the Alpha PAL8942 are both good.

[felix88]

Originally posted by KnightElite
Swiftech MCX-4000 and the Alpha PAL8942 are both good.

that and i believe the Thermalright SLK900 has P4 mounting brackets.

[KennethChong]

Read this before you go with a SLK900 though...

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=14468

[Metro]

Zalman CNPS7000-AlCu. Quiet and very good performance.
Review http://www.lostcircuits.com/advice/zalman_cnps7000alcu/

[KennethChong]

The Zalman-7000CU is better. All copper, same noice and keeps those temps lower.

[Metro]

Originally posted by KennethChong
The Zalman-7000CU is better. All copper, same noice and keeps those temps lower.

the problem is the weight. The zalman 7000 AlCu have 445g and the 7000CU have 733g. The intel specification is 450g.

I quote part of the conclusion from the review I pointed:
Bottom line is that either there are no differences between the -Cu and the -AlCu version, or if any differences exist, the AlCu bimetal design is better than the all copper version. Add the facts that the pure copper version weighs 50% more, further that copper will oxidize over time, which causes deterioration of heat exchange because of the insulating properties of copper oxide and last not least that copper is softer than aluminum and, hence, be more prone to mechanical damage and ... the winner is... CNPS7000-AlCu.

[KennethChong]

Originally posted by Metro
the problem is the weight. The zalman 7000 AlCu have 445g and the 7000CU have 733g. The intel specification is 450g.

I quote part of the conclusion from the review I pointed:
Bottom line is that either there are no differences between the -Cu and the -AlCu version, or if any differences exist, the AlCu bimetal design is better than the all copper version. Add the facts that the pure copper version weighs 50% more, further that copper will oxidize over time, which causes deterioration of heat exchange because of the insulating properties of copper oxide and last not least that copper is softer than aluminum and, hence, be more prone to mechanical damage and ... the winner is... CNPS7000-AlCu.

Thats weird. I have used both on the same system. I got 2-3 C better with the CU than the AlCu, also the weight doesnt really matter. Yes it is more than the specification, but so are most after market coolers. I installed it with no problems, if you pay attention while your installing there will be no problems.

[Metro]

I agree with you about te instalation. It is very easy. I have the 7000 AlCu and I 'm very satisfied with the performance. I can't compare with the 7000Cu because I never tested one:( . I make my opinion based on the review.

[felix88]

Metro, WELCOME TO XTREME!!!

when the review points out that copper will oxidize, they forget to point out that aluminum does also. although it may not oxidize as fast or as visably.

[Metro]

Originally posted by felix88
Metro, WELCOME TO XTREME!!!


Thanks for the welcome. I follow for a long time this forum but only now have te courage to post. I'm also improving my writting .
I agree with you of course about your staitment. Thanks again:)

[felix88]

your english is just fine. i've read some posts from naitive speakers that were hardly readable.

[edesignuk]

Thanks for the tips guys, I have gone with a SLK900 & 92MM fan :D

[Metro]

Originally posted by edesignuk
Thanks for the tips guys, I have gone with a SLK900 & 92MM fan :D

Have you some improvement in temps or in overcloking? Let us now.

[edesignuk]

Originally posted by Metro
Have you some improvement in temps or in overcloking? Let us now.
Will do, but I don't have it yet, it was shipped today. Should have some results @ the weekend.

[AZN]

the slk900u is more exspensive we know but it also allows for a faster or slower fan of your choice. if you dont care about your hearing then the tornado is the best or if your dont like the noise get a decent 2500rpm fan and it will still perform like a champ. my slk900u has a slow 92mm fan that i can't even hear over my stock ti4400 fan and it still keeps my cpu at 35c idle and 48c load. This is even without any other fans in the case, untill i mod my case to fit some 120mm fans i have left the side panel off.

[felix88]

edesignuk, what 92mm fan are you getting for the SLK900? i'm trying to find something that moves a good amount of air, but i'm not into the whole tornado/bleeding ear thing.

[edesignuk]

I'va gone for a YS-Tech 92mm:

Specs:
- Speed - 2400RPM
- Output - 50.0CFM
- Decibels - 31.9dBA
- Dimensions - 92x92x25

Can't wait for it all to get here an fit it :D

[Pepper]

Just building up a machine myself and I was advised to go with the slk900 and I also picked up the YS Tech 92mm :)

Nice fan.

Part no. FD1293255b-2a

Pep

[Apostol]

cooler master IHC-H71 is good too

http://www.angelfire.com/ultra/4600/cm1.jpg

[saaya]

yeah heatpipe coolers are good, silent and not too heavvy.

oh you went for the slk-900... well thats the bes i think, but pretty heavvy...

the slk-800 or 700 is better though ive heard...