Aftermarket cooler for lga775 E8400

Syndicate2083 · Aug 7, 2008, 08:54 PM

Hey everyone,

Finally back in the states, and I am looking to get some opinions on the best cooler to get for my new E8400.

I have the stock cooler on there and the temps are just not acceptable to me. Plus I really just don't like the stock cooler, it sits way to low and impacts onto the xfx chip cooler towards the top of the motherboard, which im sure is giving me additional heat.

So, any recommendations on company/model types for coolers?

Thanks!

-Syn

**Mousey** · Aug 7, 2008, 08:59 PM

The intel stock cooler does absolutely suck ass, they have done since they were first brought out. The only ones that are any good are the ones that come with the new extreme editions now.
Some good ones are the Zalman CNPS9700 and (which i swear by, reduced my temps by about 30 degrees) the Artic Freezer 7 Pro

Syndicate2083 · Aug 7, 2008, 09:09 PM

sweet ill check out that artic freezer.

the stock cooler is garbage, my system idle is around 52-53 per core, load is 74 or so. I thought something was just wrong until i did some checking and found this was pretty par for course with that piece of junk.

Grace · Aug 8, 2008, 12:49 AM

I'd like to know what you have access to first...for instance Xigmatek's Achilles cooler is great, but can you find that there?

Syndicate2083 · Aug 8, 2008, 01:18 AM

well any us online retailer, unfortunately all of the local hardware shops in my area suck or shut down so if it delivers in the mass/ri area i can get it.

**kris23** · Aug 8, 2008, 01:22 AM

the ultimate answer..... newegg.....

**kris23** · Aug 8, 2008, 01:24 AM

excellent passive cooling, extreme active cooling

Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Hyper Z600 RR-600-LBU1-GP CPU Cooler - CPU Fans & Heatsinks

another passive cooler that is similar to my scythe ninja copper

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835185074

with the aluminum fins it probably is better.....

Syndicate2083 · Aug 8, 2008, 01:33 AM

That coolermaster looks really nice, and yeah I normally use newegg for all of my hardware purchasing since my very second computer build out haha.

Thanks for all the ideas, what kinda temps do you see with your ninja kris?

**kris23** · Aug 8, 2008, 02:04 AM

back when i OCed, i got like....... 35-40C load at 3.5GHz fanless

PangingJr · Aug 8, 2008, 03:28 AM

i find it a bit interesting that the core temp's are so different between your wolfdale and mine.
but despite all the differences in the core temp reading values, it's best to replace the stock Intel cooling with something better.

i used to overclock a wolfdale E8200 to 550 FSB with an Intel boxed cooling and its core temp didn't seem very high at all.

and this (below) core temp reading was using a TJmax of 105C, and these day people start using a lower TJmax setting like 95C on the core temp program.

if i use TJmax at 95C back when i was overclocking the wolfdale processor, then the core temp should had reported another 10C below this core temp figure...

Grace · Aug 8, 2008, 07:10 AM

That's the Xigmatek Achilles:

Newegg.com - XIGMATEK HDT-S1284 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler - CPU Fans & Heatsinks

It probably isn't as good as the Z600 but I'd recommend it over most other heatsinks near its price range at this point of time. But there are many other good heatsinks out there. And Newegg has them all!

PangingJr · Aug 8, 2008, 09:19 AM

the new CM V8 cooler looks pretty cool, weight 865g. i 've not seen the real one available in my area, but check it out.

- Cooler Master - Ultimate provider of Computer Chassis | Cooler | Power Supply

also, i heard from a few friends that OCZ's Vendetta 2 is also pretty good and its retail price is so cheap.

**Mousey** · Aug 8, 2008, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PangingJr

the new CM V8 cooler looks pretty cool, weight 865g. i 've not seen the real one available in my area, but check it out.

- Cooler Master - Ultimate provider of Computer Chassis | Cooler | Power Supply

also, i heard from a few friends that OCZ's Vendetta 2 is also pretty good and its retail price is so cheap.

Is that a cooler or a car engine

lol

PangingJr · Aug 8, 2008, 12:17 PM

i saw its larger pic somewhere before and it was already mounted on a board, it's not even in the way of the board's first DIMM slot, which i like it. and it's only 865g i hope this total weight figure is already included the installed fan. i want one or two now, lol.

the CM Hyper Z600 is also quite a good cooler, i think.
however, as far as i can see, when using it with a fan the first or first 2 DIMM slots are in its way.

procupine14 · Aug 8, 2008, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mousey

Is that a cooler or a car engine

lol

BOTH

procupine14 · Aug 8, 2008, 02:59 PM

the V10 is insane cooler master v10-v8

**Mousey** · Aug 8, 2008, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by procupine14

BOTH

lol total win, you could cut down on fuel emissions if you just ride your rig to work

procupine14 · Aug 8, 2008, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mousey

lol total win, you could cut down on fuel emissions if you just ride your rig to work

my thoughts exactly

**kris23** · Aug 8, 2008, 06:04 PM

ok ok ok where do i get the V10? i got a stacker so i know it will fit

procupine14 · Aug 8, 2008, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kris23

ok ok ok where do i get the V10? i got a stacker so i know it will fit

you know that is a VERY good question
lemme look around

EDIT:

I honestly think that these aren't quite out on the market so i guess your next question needs to be "Who must i kill to obtain one of those?"

**kris23** · Aug 8, 2008, 06:38 PM

well the V8 is released....

and now that i see the V12, i want the V12

so i guess i need to go on an armed assault to Coolermasters main office to get one?

procupine14 · Aug 8, 2008, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kris23

well the V8 is released....

and now that i see the V12, i want the V12

so i guess i need to go on an armed assault to Coolermasters main office to get one?

cool cool!......yeah im thinking that will bo your option there

Syndicate2083 · Aug 8, 2008, 11:26 PM

Hey everyone thanks allot for all the different units, ill take a look at them all and choose one to use in the next week or two! thanks!!

-Syn

Aug 7, 2008, 08:54 PM	#1
Syndicate2083 HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Framingham, MA Posts: 228 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Aftermarket cooler for lga775 E8400 Hey everyone, Finally back in the states, and I am looking to get some opinions on the best cooler to get for my new E8400. I have the stock cooler on there and the temps are just not acceptable to me. Plus I really just don't like the stock cooler, it sits way to low and impacts onto the xfx chip cooler towards the top of the motherboard, which im sure is giving me additional heat. So, any recommendations on company/model types for coolers? Thanks! -Syn __________________ -Crash the silence for the sake of memory. Intrinsic Realities, Veteran-USN.

Aug 7, 2008, 08:59 PM	#2
Mousey Synth's Long Lost Bro Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Web Design Hell Posts: 7,189 Rep Power: 245 System Specs	The intel stock cooler does absolutely suck ass, they have done since they were first brought out. The only ones that are any good are the ones that come with the new extreme editions now. Some good ones are the Zalman CNPS9700 and (which i swear by, reduced my temps by about 30 degrees) the Artic Freezer 7 Pro __________________

Aug 7, 2008, 09:09 PM	Thread Starter #3
Syndicate2083 HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Framingham, MA Posts: 228 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	sweet ill check out that artic freezer. the stock cooler is garbage, my system idle is around 52-53 per core, load is 74 or so. I thought something was just wrong until i did some checking and found this was pretty par for course with that piece of junk. __________________ -Crash the silence for the sake of memory. Intrinsic Realities, Veteran-USN.

Aug 8, 2008, 01:18 AM	Thread Starter #5
Syndicate2083 HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Framingham, MA Posts: 228 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	well any us online retailer, unfortunately all of the local hardware shops in my area suck or shut down so if it delivers in the mass/ri area i can get it. __________________ -Crash the silence for the sake of memory. Intrinsic Realities, Veteran-USN.

Aug 8, 2008, 01:22 AM	#6
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,018 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	the ultimate answer..... newegg..... __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Aug 8, 2008, 12:49 AM	#4
Grace HH's Tomboy Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Anywhere but in my house! Posts: 776 Rep Power: 56	I'd like to know what you have access to first...for instance Xigmatek's Achilles cooler is great, but can you find that there?

Aug 8, 2008, 01:24 AM	#7
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,018 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	excellent passive cooling, extreme active cooling Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Hyper Z600 RR-600-LBU1-GP CPU Cooler - CPU Fans & Heatsinks another passive cooler that is similar to my scythe ninja copper http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835185074 with the aluminum fins it probably is better..... __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Aug 8, 2008, 01:33 AM	Thread Starter #8
Syndicate2083 HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Framingham, MA Posts: 228 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	That coolermaster looks really nice, and yeah I normally use newegg for all of my hardware purchasing since my very second computer build out haha. Thanks for all the ideas, what kinda temps do you see with your ninja kris? __________________ -Crash the silence for the sake of memory. Intrinsic Realities, Veteran-USN.

Aug 8, 2008, 02:04 AM	#9
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,018 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	back when i OCed, i got like....... 35-40C load at 3.5GHz fanless __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Aug 8, 2008, 03:28 AM	#10
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	i find it a bit interesting that the core temp's are so different between your wolfdale and mine. but despite all the differences in the core temp reading values, it's best to replace the stock Intel cooling with something better. i used to overclock a wolfdale E8200 to 550 FSB with an Intel boxed cooling and its core temp didn't seem very high at all. and this (below) core temp reading was using a TJmax of 105C, and these day people start using a lower TJmax setting like 95C on the core temp program. if i use TJmax at 95C back when i was overclocking the wolfdale processor, then the core temp should had reported another 10C below this core temp figure...

Aug 8, 2008, 07:10 AM	#11
Grace HH's Tomboy Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Anywhere but in my house! Posts: 776 Rep Power: 56	That's the Xigmatek Achilles: Newegg.com - XIGMATEK HDT-S1284 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler - CPU Fans & Heatsinks It probably isn't as good as the Z600 but I'd recommend it over most other heatsinks near its price range at this point of time. But there are many other good heatsinks out there. And Newegg has them all!

Aug 8, 2008, 09:19 AM	#12
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	the new CM V8 cooler looks pretty cool, weight 865g. i 've not seen the real one available in my area, but check it out. - Cooler Master - Ultimate provider of Computer Chassis \| Cooler \| Power Supply also, i heard from a few friends that OCZ's Vendetta 2 is also pretty good and its retail price is so cheap.

Aug 8, 2008, 12:17 PM	#14
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	i saw its larger pic somewhere before and it was already mounted on a board, it's not even in the way of the board's first DIMM slot, which i like it. and it's only 865g i hope this total weight figure is already included the installed fan. i want one or two now, lol. the CM Hyper Z600 is also quite a good cooler, i think. however, as far as i can see, when using it with a fan the first or first 2 DIMM slots are in its way.

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Aug 8, 2008, 06:04 PM	#19
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,018 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	ok ok ok where do i get the V10? i got a stacker so i know it will fit __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Aug 8, 2008, 06:38 PM	#21
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,018 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	well the V8 is released.... and now that i see the V12, i want the V12 so i guess i need to go on an armed assault to Coolermasters main office to get one? __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Aug 8, 2008, 11:26 PM	Thread Starter #23
Syndicate2083 HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Framingham, MA Posts: 228 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Hey everyone thanks allot for all the different units, ill take a look at them all and choose one to use in the next week or two! thanks!! -Syn __________________ -Crash the silence for the sake of memory. Intrinsic Realities, Veteran-USN.