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

 

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Leon" <konnikov@yahoo.com>
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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