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| 777216 | 2009-05-27 05:33:00 | Hi to All. I am presently building a new rig( after 6 years with my old XP2100) I have chosen a Intel E8500 and a Gigabyte EP45-UD3R Mbo. I am also using an NZXT Hush Silent Case with a Corsair HX 620 psu. I have installed most of the components including the Intel Heatsink and Fan. In spite of all the movies and HOW To , I found that putting on this Heatsink an absolute pain in the Ass. I have been an electronics tech(radio / Tv /Control systems etc) and I consider that I am fairly fussy and patient, but that Intel Clip system is a nightmare of design and instal. Even now that it is 'Mounted" I have severe doubts on its long term ability to stay in place. Of course if it unclips one mount then that can fry or damage an Expensive (especially in NZ) CPU. I would by nature prefer a permanently mounted/ screw on or solid clip fixture for longevity. I know ( by web searching ) that I am not alone in this. Has ANYONE had joy in finding a much better unit than the stock one? I really would welcome all your input. Thanks |
halkelorno (14145) | ||
| 777217 | 2009-05-27 06:52:00 | Nothing wrong with the retail heatsink. Tight enough, as long as you put it in right. If you want the proper mount, then get a TRUE. IMO it would be overkill if you aren't going to OC. And if one of the pins break(unlikely) and the CPU overheats the mobo will auto shutdown the system. Blam |
Blam (54) | ||
| 777218 | 2009-05-27 08:15:00 | The heatsink Intel couples with the 45nm chips are bloody jokes. Get an aftermarket cooler. But that aside, it's fine if you're not overclocking much, or if you're a bit of a cooling fanatic like me. |
qazwsxokmijn (102) | ||
| 777219 | 2009-05-28 03:54:00 | I have had plenty of socket 775 heat sinks and as long as the clip "snaps" in it shouldnt come out until you turn the knob.... I can understand your concern but they are ok as a stock cooler. |
Gobe1 (6290) | ||
| 777220 | 2009-05-28 04:15:00 | The saying "Some people say silence is golden. We think it's just plain boring" does not apply at all with PC cooling. Get the biggest quietest mother cooler you can find. :) Of course, if your not overclocking and don't mind a bit of noise, there's not much point. |
wratterus (105) | ||
| 777221 | 2009-05-28 05:56:00 | Hmmmmm. I remember buying a Volcano 7 as an aftermarket CPU cooler. Copper botton and a fan that sounded like sounded like standing alongside a 737 Jet at or near takeoff. That one lasted a few weeks until I took it off and used it as a paperweight. |
Sweep (90) | ||
| 777222 | 2009-05-28 05:57:00 | One of the test machines here has one of those. Quiet honestly the noisiest non-controllable fan I've ever come across on a PC. | wratterus (105) | ||
| 777223 | 2009-05-28 06:57:00 | Intel E8500 Gigabyte EP45-UD3R NZXT Hush Silent Case Corsair HX 620 psu. I found that putting on this Heatsink an absolute pain in the Ass. Nice choices. I've installed heaps of them, never found it a problem at all, in fact its quite easy. But if you hate it, then a Thermalright - one of the 120s. www.overclockers.co.nz |
pctek (84) | ||
| 777224 | 2009-05-28 10:00:00 | Water cooling, doesnt get much quieter or effecient than that | hueybot3000 (3646) | ||
| 777225 | 2009-05-28 10:01:00 | +1 to PCT's suggestion. If a TRUE 120 is a little too pricy - then a Xigmatek Dark Knight www.ascent.co.nz Ascent have them on special ATM The TRUE's are really good - but very pricey, and you often have to buy both backplate and fan's separate (usually not included in package). OTH, the Dark Knight rates very highly in the reviews (it's an HDT - heatpipe direct touch) and comes with both fan and backplate included. I use the Xiggy Red Scorpion - same design, but I bought the backplate separate. It keeps my Q6600 very cool 25-35's at idle, haven't been +55C even under full load and OC'ed. |
Brooko (8444) | ||
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