recommended upgrade for CPU cooling, opinions?

[InterlinkModule]

I'm stuck between the Zalman CNPS9500 AM2 and the Cooler Master Aquagate Mini R80. I'm running an AMD Athlon FX60 dual core on an ASUS AN8 Premium SLI board. What is everyone's opinion on maximum cooling? Thanks!

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[ski]

They're approx. equal in cooling performance, but the Zalman is quieter. Your choice.

http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1958&page=5

 

[InterlinkModule]

Thanks for the information! I'll probably go with the Cooler Master.

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[ski]

You're welcome. Good luck.

 

[gbaughma]

I really like the Zalman, personally.

It's big, though... make sure you have enough room in your case.



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[wahnula]

Best air-cooler out there is the ThermalTake V-1...kills the Zalman and the rest. I've seen the test results. There is one model I can't remember that did better in overclocking tests, it's an aluminum, not copper, heat-pipe cooler with the word "ultra" in its title. V-1 still bested it for normal operation, and it's definitely the QUIETEST cooler too. I should know, I have a Zalman S9500 ready for eBay.

As for the water-cooling CoolerMaster, if I was to change from air to water cooling, I would want a kit like the Danger Den that also cools the GFX CPUs and has the capacity for adding more cooling blocks, like the NB. Water-cooling a single component and not the whole rig doesn't make sense to me.

Tony

 

[InterlinkModule]

I will take a look at the ThermalTake. When are you listing the Zalman and is it Buy it Now?

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[InterlinkModule]

Whoa, that ThermalTake is sweet but a little pricy. I can snag the Zalman one for like $45. Any other recommedations? Thanks!

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[wahnula]

When are you listing the Zalman and is it Buy it Now?

LOL it's for Intel socket 775 only...

Tony

 

[InterlinkModule]

Thanks anyway!

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