[Simply Computers] Re: Good CPU cooler for AM3 socket?

 

Here's some user reviews for cooling fans for Phenom II X2 550 :

http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=16&threadid=125921

rogerX

--- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "Leon" <konnikov@...> wrote:
>
> Bill, thank you. I know they do, i do not know which one
>
> 1)adequate for my CPU
> 2)not too loud
> 3)fit my board
>
> --- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "Bill Aycock" <billaycock@> wrote:
> >
> > Leon--
> > Tiger Direct has a LARGE selection-- up to and including liquid--
> > Bill--W4BSG
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Leon" <konnikov@>
> > To: <simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 11:57 AM
> > Subject: [Simply Computers] Good CPU cooler for AM3 socket?
> >
> >
> > > I've got Phenom II X2 560 3.3 Ghz on Asus M4A88TD-V motherboard
> > >
> > > Unlocked the other 2 cores, so it is basically Phenom II X4 B60
> > >
> > > With the stock AMD cooler it idles at 30C and goes to 60C within few
> > > minutes under Prime95. I do not want to go above 60C, so I aborted the
> > > Prime when the cpu hit 60 degree C. Also, the fan on the heatsink is loud
> > > even when CPU is idle and it is at 2200 RPM.
> > >
> > > While i am typing this i see
> > >
> > > MB 25C
> > > CPU 30C
> > > CPU fan 2156 rpm
> > > Chassi fan 1126
> > > Power fan 1214
> > >
> > > Other fans are 120mm really quiet onces, but the CPU fan is terrible.
> > >
> > > So, anyone can suggest a good CPU cooler for the Phenom II (AM3 socket)?
> > > Ideally i'd like it to work with original retention plate of my
> > > motherboard, but i am open to replacing the plate. My priority is cooling
> > > performace of the noise but I still wanted to get something less loud than
> > > the stock. I prefer heatsink but am open for a liquid if it not too
> > > expensive (below $70).
> > >
> > > I am fine with 30C idle but I'd like to keep it below 60 under load and I
> > > do plan to try overclocking it.
> > >
> > > The case is spacious (HAF 912) and the air that coming out of it is pretty
> > > cool.
> > >
> > > Thanks a lot!
> > >
> > > P.S. I tried Hyper 101 and did not fit at all, had to return.
> > >
> > >
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