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RCuber
RCuber Original post #1
Sep 27, 2011 at 6:00 PM
CPU Cooler Needed

Hello Guys,
I have a Core i5 2400, MSI R6850 Cyclone,and CM Elite 430 as the cabinet. The processor/Motherboard does not have overclocking ability. Currently when ever I am gaming the temperature of the processor reaches 55-60 Degs and at rarely the GPU reaches 70 Deg.

I am currently looking for a aftermarket CPU Cooler which is silent and will keep the processor temperature at around 45 Deg's and also be quite. My budget is 2K.

I cant do much with the GFX card but can add couple of more CM 120mm fans.

I just want to get the cabinet heat a little lower.

Also please let me know about Liquid cooling solutions available.
Nipun
Nipun #2
Sep 27, 2011 at 6:56 PM
HSF or CPU cooler? :???:

I guess they are different, thats why asking. Some other techies may clear my this doubt too.. :rolleyes:
sukesh1090
Sep 27, 2011 at 7:56 PM
^^as he is asking about liquid cooler so i am sure that he is asking about the cooler.the best option at that budget is hyper 212+,if you can increase your budget then CM N620.
RCuber
RCuber #4
Sep 27, 2011 at 8:31 PM
Edited the post. I am actually looking for a CPU Cooler. I can also go for Liquid cooling if its affordable.
asingh
asingh #5
Sep 27, 2011 at 8:58 PM
HSF or CPU cooler? :???:

I guess they are different, thats why asking. Some other techies may clear my this doubt too.. :rolleyes:

Is the same.
mithun_mrg
Sep 28, 2011 at 8:13 AM
for liquid go for coolit alc r120 @3.3K available at prime u can also look at the zalman coolers there
R
Sep 28, 2011 at 8:33 PM
At that range CM Hyper Plus is the best you can get. I would suggest you spend some more cash and get the Zalman 9900 MAX @3.281k, it beats the NH-D14 Premium.

Link at Primeagb:

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*www.primeabgb.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=3931&category_id=411&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=9999

Review:

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*www.guru3d.com/article/zalman-cnps-9900-max-review/
rajatGod512
Sep 28, 2011 at 10:28 PM
Get a Cooler Master Hyper 212 + @ 1.8k .

BTW Happy Cooling ;)
Tenida
Tenida #9
Sep 28, 2011 at 10:35 PM
Cm Hyper 212+ with 1x or 2X Cm Xtraflow Fans.;-)
T
Tech_Wiz #10
Sep 29, 2011 at 10:49 AM
The Temp you are getting are Fine. So if Sound is only issue then go with the CM TX3. You wont be able to OC anyway so no need for Water cooling or higher end Coolers.