CPU HSF for AM3

[jamason56]

Hi all,
I've been researching this issue, but would like everyone's thoughts on what would make a good aftermarket HSF for my system:

Antec Signature SG-850 PSU (1 80mm fan)
Antec 1200 Case (6 fans) (side panel currently off of system)
Gigabyte GA-MA790FX-UDP5 Mobo
AMD Phenom II X955 BE @ 3.2ghz (stock HSF, no OC)
Patriot Memory 4 x 2gb @ 1600mhz
ATI HD4890 x 2 @ OC to 940/1140mhz (stock cooling)
Seagate 1TB 7200.12
APC Backup-UPS XS1500
LG DVD/CD RW

Currently my CPU runs around 40-42 @ idle and up to 55 @ load.
My GPU's run around 61-65 @ idle and up to almost 90 @ load.

- What HSF do you use
- What kind of temp improvements did you see
- Where did you buy your HSF
- I've heard that perfect flatness ot the HSF base is preferred. Thoughts

I really appreciate everyone thoughts and time. Thank you!

John
Comer, GA

[davidhammock200]

As I told you on the other forums, Answers here: http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=5&Itemid=62

[jamason56]

So David you make the rounds of all the forums too <smile>.
I did post this question on a lot of forums today hoping to get a wide range of opinions. I appreciate your link.
Thanks,
John

[davidhammock200]

So David you make the rounds of all the forums too <smile>.
I did post this question on a lot of forums today hoping to get a wide range of opinions. I appreciate your link.
Thanks,
JohnI try.

I usually try to get people to look-up the information if it is simple like this, forever the teacher as well as the student.

But to answer your question.

The Prolimatech Megahalems is universally considered the best air-cooler, if it will fit in your case.

The eternal Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme will always be near the top, depending upon the fan(s) chosen.

The new Xigmatek Thor's Hammer S126384 & their other direct contact heat-pipe coolers do a pretty good job & the original Rifle 1283 can be had for under $30.

Before you decide read this, I am going to try one on my next personal build.

CORSAIR CWCH50 Water Cooler: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181009&Tpk=Corsair%20H50

Now some will say, that with only one 120mm radiator it can't handle high OC'es, but read this & see the truth for yourself.

http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1025/1/

iT IS THE FAN, IT IS ALWAYS IN THE FANS!

Best Wishes,
Dave:beer:

[country2]

Hi all,
I've been researching this issue, but would like everyone's thoughts on what would make a good aftermarket HSF for my system:

Antec Signature SG-850 PSU (1 80mm fan)
Antec 1200 Case (6 fans) (side panel currently off of system)
Gigabyte GA-MA790FX-UDP5 Mobo
AMD Phenom II X955 BE @ 3.2ghz (stock HSF, no OC)
Patriot Memory 4 x 2gb @ 1600mhz
ATI HD4890 x 2 @ OC to 940/1140mhz (stock cooling)
Seagate 1TB 7200.12
APC Backup-UPS XS1500
LG DVD/CD RW

Currently my CPU runs around 40-42 @ idle and up to 55 @ load.
My GPU's run around 61-65 @ idle and up to almost 90 @ load.

- What HSF do you use
- What kind of temp improvements did you see
- Where did you buy your HSF
- I've heard that perfect flatness ot the HSF base is preferred. Thoughts

I really appreciate everyone thoughts and time. Thank you!

John
Comer, GA


Hey John, greetings from here in Homer Georgia so I'm not too far from you. I'm running a AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition over clocked to 3.7 and unlocked all 4 cores. I'm using a OEM hsf from a AMD PHENOM II X4 that I got for 15 dollars and my temps are at idle around 39 and under full load when I was stress testing it it got believe it to be almost 52 degrees and this is in a aerocool m40 case. I did not check temp on the gpu on my GIGABYTE GA-MA785GM-US2H.