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Good CPU cooler for $80..

25 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/good-cpu-cooler-for-80.140481/

MegaMind
MegaMind Original post #1
May 9, 2011 at 5:18 PM
Hey guys i'm lookin for cpu cooler for my i5-2500k...
Planning on getting from U.S...
Budget : $80,
I was looking at Corsair H60.. Any better options?
d3p
d3p #2
May 9, 2011 at 5:30 PM
Get Prolimatech Megahalems or Venomous X Silent.

Paired it with 2 x 120mm fans & it will be more cooler than H60.
MegaMind
MegaMind #3
May 9, 2011 at 5:39 PM
^^Will t fit in Gamma?
d3p
d3p #4
May 9, 2011 at 5:44 PM
Go ahead buddy, you deserve the Prolimatech Megahalems or Venomous X.

Dimensions of Megahalems : (L)130mm X (W)74mmX (H)158.7mm

NZXT Gamma : (W)190 X (H)449 X (D)508 mm

venomous : Length 127mm x Width 63mm x Height 160mm
MegaMind
MegaMind #5
May 9, 2011 at 6:20 PM
So its Prolimatech Megahalems vs Venomous X...?
d3p
d3p #6
May 9, 2011 at 7:01 PM
Both of them are head to head champions of Air Coolings.

Anything will fit your Mobo dude.

Find which is cheap & readily available then go for it.
slashragnarok
slashragnarok #7
May 9, 2011 at 8:03 PM
Guys please tell me where I can buy thermalright silver arrow. please.
MegaMind
MegaMind #8
Jun 18, 2011 at 12:54 PM
How is
thermalright silver arrow,
ZALMAN CNPS11X Extreme,
Noctua NH-C14,
ZALMAN CNPS9900MAX-B???
mukherjee
mukherjee #9
Jun 18, 2011 at 2:35 PM
d3p5kor said:
Get Prolimatech Megahalems or Venomous X Silent.

Paired it with 2 x 120mm fans & it will be more cooler than H60.
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:+1:

U can also look at the Noctua NH-D14!

d3p5kor said:
Go ahead buddy, you deserve the Prolimatech Megahalems or Venomous X.

Dimensions of Megahalems : (L)130mm X (W)74mmX (H)158.7mm

NZXT Gamma : (W)190 X (H)449 X (D)508 mm

venomous : Length 127mm x Width 63mm x Height 160mm
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U got to subtract another 15-20mm from that depth to allow for the mobo spacers and other stuff(to account for mounting) when looking at the height factor :!:
MegaMind
MegaMind #10
Jun 18, 2011 at 2:42 PM
Noctua NH-D14 fits is Gamma?? Also wont it block 1 RAM slot...
d3p
d3p #11
Jun 18, 2011 at 5:14 PM
It fill fit as you have normal RAM's without heatsinks or heatspreaders, but its a PITA.

why not getting a Prolimatech Megahalems with pair of Yate Loons ??

Fits your Pocket, without an issues dude...
MegaMind
MegaMind #12
Jun 18, 2011 at 7:35 PM
ya, so Megahalems, is good for heavy OCing? also, its for my upcoming i5 SB rig :razz:
MegaMind
MegaMind #13
Jun 28, 2011 at 12:28 PM
How is Spire Thermax Eclipse II?
Faun
Faun #14
Jun 28, 2011 at 12:49 PM
I'd say Venemous X or Megahalems or Noctua
MegaMind
MegaMind #15
Jun 30, 2011 at 2:10 PM
Guys i hav a good news.. Noctua nh-d14 fits in gamma...:grin:

But i hav another issue...:???:
If i fit Xonar DX in the 1st pci-e x1 slot, wil d14 make contact with Xonar DX?? The 2nd pci-e x1 slot is covered by GPU..

*images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/wpt/auto/1305181833.usr117680.jpg

I hav no plans to CF/Sli in the near future. So is it possible to use the 2nd pci-e x1 slot for Xonar dx and 2nd PCIe 2.0 for GPU? ? :chinscratch:
d3p
d3p #16
Jun 30, 2011 at 2:17 PM
both options holds good.

I don't think D14 will touch your xonar from any angle.
MegaMind
MegaMind #17
Jun 30, 2011 at 2:26 PM
d3p5kor said:
both options holds good.

I don't think D14 will touch your xonar from any angle.
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Glad u r here...

Is it possible to use the 2nd pci-e x1 slot for Xonar dx and 2nd PCIe 2.0 for GPU? ? :chinscratch:
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R u sure this is possible?

Using the 2nd PCIe 2.0 for GPU w/o using the 1st?
d3p
d3p #18
Jun 30, 2011 at 2:31 PM
for the second query your Motherboard manual will be a right place to look for.

Goto the PCI part & check the Graphics Card Installation procedure, probably they would have mentioned why PCI x16 - 1 is more important to install a GPU ???
MegaMind
MegaMind #19
Jun 30, 2011 at 2:49 PM
It says,

VGA Config | PCIe 2.0 x16_1(Blue) | PCIe 2.0 x16_2(Grey) Single VGA/PCIe card |x16 (recommended for single VGA)|N/A
Dual VGA/PCIe card |x8|x8
d3p
d3p #20
Jun 30, 2011 at 3:33 PM
then i think you can give a try with PCIe X16-2 Slot.
MegaMind
MegaMind #21
Jun 30, 2011 at 3:41 PM
*img832.imageshack.us/img832/6894/7800x600a.jpg

This guy is using, the 1st pci-e x1 slot with D14 n also the 2nd PCIe 2.0 for GPU!!!...
Mobo used is Asus P8P67 Pro(same layout as Asus P8Z68-V)

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*i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww54/mailmemanju/Z68/full1i.jpg

The mobo used here is P8P67 WS Revolution... Now comparing the layouts,


*i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww54/mailmemanju/Z68/nk5ccp27eitpPoon_500.jpg

*i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww54/mailmemanju/Z68/vFMsmHzQjEwrTwum_500.jpg

I hope there wont b an issue.... Wat say?
d3p
d3p #22
Jun 30, 2011 at 3:43 PM
looking at the layout its clear that you can still use your Xonar DX in X1 slot withouot any issues & use your existing GPU in X16-1 slot.

All the best.
MegaMind
MegaMind #23
Jun 30, 2011 at 3:46 PM
^^Thanks dude.. I'm a bit relieved now...

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*i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww54/mailmemanju/Z68/DSC04137Large.jpg

I hope Xonar DX wil fit in this space... :-D
d3p
d3p #24
Jun 30, 2011 at 4:33 PM
You have one slot empty on your cabinet & another on PCB then there is no doubt now that Xonar will fit without any headaches.
MegaMind
MegaMind #25
Jun 30, 2011 at 11:20 PM
Contacted Noctua support,

There is enough clearance so the heatsink itself won't touch the card. The only possibility would be the fan clip but sinde the sound card is low profile and there is reasonable space left, it should work out fine without contact.
In doubt just cover the fan clip handle with some insulation tape and you are safe.
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