i7 CPU cooler

gilljoy · Jan 9, 2011, 02:27 PM

Hey I just found out that HardwareHeaven has a forums didn't realise and I've been reading reviews here for ages.

I'll cut to the chase

I recently built a new i7 system and I'm looking for a reasonably priced CPU cooler

I've got my eyes on a Xigmatek Dark knight and a Titan Fenrir evo.

I'm buying from CCLOnline.com as they offer free shipping to Northern Ireland which is where I live.

So what I want to know is what cooler should I get? I'm planning on trying to over-clock my i7 930 to around 4Ghz if possible. Main requirements is under £35 but I can strech to 40 if there's going be a significant improvement including VAT and for the cooler to be reasonably quiet.

My pc is quite loud atm currently got a xigmatek Midgard case and using the fans that came with it and their hellish loud

so They'll be getting replaced soon too.

Thanks alot

***Veridian3*** · Jan 9, 2011, 04:19 PM

The Fenrir is a nice cooler, in the sub £40 price range my choice would be the Corsair A50. Nice simple install, good perfomrance. The performance of the two is within 1-2c of each other but the Corsair fan (unless Titan or Corsair have changed them recently) is quieter at full RPM.

http://www.hardwareheaven.com/review...-full-fan.html

Once you start paying more it ends up in a chain of choices... e.g. the Noctua cooler CCL do is £43... v good cooler. Then that is only £4 cheaper than the CoolIT ECO which is a great cooler... etc etc.

gilljoy · Jan 9, 2011, 04:59 PM

The A50 works out at almost £10 more including VAT, looks like its the fenrir I'll be picking up then

Jan 9, 2011, 02:27 PM	#1
gilljoy HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	i7 CPU cooler Hey I just found out that HardwareHeaven has a forums didn't realise and I've been reading reviews here for ages. I'll cut to the chase I recently built a new i7 system and I'm looking for a reasonably priced CPU cooler I've got my eyes on a Xigmatek Dark knight and a Titan Fenrir evo. I'm buying from CCLOnline.com as they offer free shipping to Northern Ireland which is where I live. So what I want to know is what cooler should I get? I'm planning on trying to over-clock my i7 930 to around 4Ghz if possible. Main requirements is under £35 but I can strech to 40 if there's going be a significant improvement including VAT and for the cooler to be reasonably quiet. My pc is quite loud atm currently got a xigmatek Midgard case and using the fans that came with it and their hellish loud so They'll be getting replaced soon too. Thanks alot

Jan 9, 2011, 04:19 PM	#2
*Veridian3* Administrator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cloaked Posts: 5,028 Rep Power: 181	Re: i7 CPU cooler The Fenrir is a nice cooler, in the sub £40 price range my choice would be the Corsair A50. Nice simple install, good perfomrance. The performance of the two is within 1-2c of each other but the Corsair fan (unless Titan or Corsair have changed them recently) is quieter at full RPM. http://www.hardwareheaven.com/review...-full-fan.html Once you start paying more it ends up in a chain of choices... e.g. the Noctua cooler CCL do is £43... v good cooler. Then that is only £4 cheaper than the CoolIT ECO which is a great cooler... etc etc.

Jan 9, 2011, 04:59 PM	Thread Starter #3
gilljoy HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Re: i7 CPU cooler The A50 works out at almost £10 more including VAT, looks like its the fenrir I'll be picking up then