Whats your chosen cooler for overclocking?

Zardon · Aug 13, 2009, 06:54 PM

ive tried everything from promethia (remember that?!), vapo to Danger Den .... recently I just don't have time to start setting up complex configurations, especially for reviews so ive fallen back on the coolit domino which is just so damn easy to fit and work with (and you get reasonable overclocks).

I would to hear all your chosen cooling options!

Lowfat · Aug 13, 2009, 07:55 PM

After 5 years of watercooling I have gone strictly to air again. I am too old to deal w/the hassle.

I have a Thermalright AXP-140 /w 140mm Yate Loon in my HTPC
A modded Cooler Master V10 (w/ 125 TEC powered by a Meanwell external PSU) on my desktop. Although I have a Prolimatech Megahalem going in as soon as I get back home.
And I'll be moving the V10 on to a pentium E6300 CUDA machine.

clanman · Aug 14, 2009, 12:10 AM

i like the look of the new corsair h50 cooler. sold out everywhere however.

Mac Daddy · Aug 14, 2009, 02:57 AM

I am looking to use the block from the Domino ALC for a Mod I have been working on for a while and should update if I ever get to continue it. Well hey Stephen King finished the Dark Tower series right I am finally reading Wolves of Calla

For me overall and no joke the original CoolerMaster Hyper212 I reviewed for TechARP with 2 x 120mm fans outperforms the Domino ALC I have here.

Cow_160483 · Aug 14, 2009, 06:55 AM

I Use a Coolermaster Hyper TX2 Heatsinkbut then again am not OCing by a lot so it serves the purpose well

Optix · Aug 14, 2009, 10:44 AM

If I go i5 I'll be picking up Prolimatech's Megahelem if they release a LGA 1156 bracket but if I go Phenom II x3 I'll be picking up a Scythe Mugen or Xigmatek HDT-S1283 since I believe AM3 boards accept AM2/AM2+ heatsinks because the mounting bracket is the same.

simonw · Aug 14, 2009, 01:07 PM

Xigmatek HDT-S1283 - it's a great cooler and not too heavy at 660g compared to some of the 1kg models.

**kris23** · Aug 14, 2009, 07:41 PM

i still use my trusty Scythe Ninja Copper keeps things plenty cool....

i know that you already tried one out Allan

Neshi · Aug 14, 2009, 08:03 PM

still using my trusty old Arctic Freezer 7 Pro. It's small, it's cheap and performs pretty good. It isn't the best out there but with a moderate overclock it's the best bang for buck imo. (it was when I bought it, don't know how the market is today)

Bolletje · Aug 15, 2009, 12:12 AM

Prolima Megahalems, Scythe Mugen, AC 7 Pro and many more

Maybe soon some LCS and/or sub 0.

Zardon · Aug 15, 2009, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mac Daddy

For me overall and no joke the original CoolerMaster Hyper212 I reviewed for TechARP with 2 x 120mm fans outperforms the Domino ALC I have here.

I would get that domino sent back then, the pump must be damaged. There is absolutely no way under load the Coolermaster Hyper212 will outperform the domino under overclocked, overvolted load situations even on the first setting - its a moderately simple 4 pipe cooler. Heck the Hyper212 didn't even hold a candle to the Thermalright TRUE with a single fan! I have almost every cooler available in my office and i find this an incredible statement. Therefore I can only assume your domino is faulty or not pushing the water properly, it has been known to happen.

Intel 965EE @ 4.0ghz 1.4 volts with MX2 paste.

Coolermaster Hyper212 (two ystech fans) - 92c load.
Coolit Domino @ Med Setting 67c load.

Zardon · Aug 15, 2009, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neshi

still using my trusty old Arctic Freezer 7 Pro. It's small, it's cheap and performs pretty good. It isn't the best out there but with a moderate overclock it's the best bang for buck imo. (it was when I bought it, don't know how the market is today)

They are actually still a damn fine cooler, absolute bargain.

Zardon · Aug 15, 2009, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Optix

If I go i5 I'll be picking up Prolimatech's Megahelem if they release a LGA 1156 bracket but if I go Phenom II x3 I'll be picking up a Scythe Mugen or Xigmatek HDT-S1283 since I believe AM3 boards accept AM2/AM2+ heatsinks because the mounting bracket is the same.

We reviewed the Megahelem recently, it looks to be surpassing the high end Thermalright series as THE air cooler to have for overclocking.

Bolletje · Aug 15, 2009, 12:47 AM

@ Mac Daddy
Never

The 212+ is just a dull simple cooler, similar to a AC 7 Pro or TX3 from CM.

Pic of my Meg, for those interested:

macbiter · Aug 15, 2009, 12:53 AM

Yeah the Hyper212 was really average, I had one and got rid of it when my overclocked system kept crashing a while ago. Upgraded to water and never looked back yet (but I keep checking it all the time for leaks, it makes me paranoid!)

Nice picture of the Meg Bolletje - you are a man of taste !

Mac Daddy · Aug 15, 2009, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zardon

I would get that domino sent back then, the pump must be damaged. There is absolutely no way under load the Coolermaster Hyper212 will outperform the domino under overclocked, overvolted load situations even on the first setting - its a moderately simple 4 pipe cooler. Heck the Hyper212 didn't even hold a candle to the Thermalright TRUE with a single fan! I have almost every cooler available in my office and i find this an incredible statement. Therefore I can only assume your domino is faulty or not pushing the water properly, it has been known to happen.

Intel 965EE @ 4.0ghz 1.4 volts with MX2 paste.

Coolermaster Hyper212 (two ystech fans) - 92c load.
Coolit Domino @ Med Setting 67c load.

Then you might check the article and also the Domino mod article on TechARP and TNHW respectfully.

The Domino fan set to the ear deafening pitch of high failed on that test. Like I said no joke and perhaps your reviewers could start using room temps in relation to recorded temps. The difference is called Delta T and a true measure of a components temperature.

Lowfat · Aug 15, 2009, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bolletje

@ Mac Daddy
Never

The 212+ is just a dull simple cooler, similar to a AC 7 Pro or TX3 from CM.

Pic of my Meg, for those interested:

A few reviews out there put the 212+ against many high end coolers out there. Seems to be beating most of the other direct heatpipe coolers out there.

Alex · Aug 15, 2009, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacDaddy

Then you might check the article and also the Domino mod article on TechARP and TNHW respectfully.

The Domino fan set to the ear deafening pitch of high failed on that test. Like I said no joke and perhaps your reviewers could start using room temps in relation to recorded temps. The difference is called Delta T and a true measure of a components temperature.

The CM 212 is a decent air cooler, thats it. I also read these reviews (like the one at techarp) and I think the testing (your) is way off. I had one to try out as they are cheap and it was outperformed by my arctic cooling freezer pro. This "Delta T" btw, will be lower with water cooling than with air - thats the whole point of watercooling. DH always do real world testing, clearly you don't even read the reviews

There is absolutely no way it is outperforming the domino (on high?!) - too many reviewers out there right now are taking backhanders. I will never believe anyone who tells me that a 4 pipe air cooler will outperform a water cooler like the domino.

No offense mac, but I think your attitude with Zardon here and you attempting to lecture him and the great staff here on how to review is way out of line. I have never seen a review from you apart from a few (really average) ones on techarp so I think you need a bit of a reality check.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lowfat

A few reviews out there put the 212+ against many high end coolers out there. Seems to be beating most of the other direct heatpipe coolers out there.

@ Lowfat why are you quoting a post on a Meg in relation to a 212+ I hope you arent inferring the 212 would beat the Meg as well ! no chance!

Falstaff · Aug 15, 2009, 10:15 AM

Ah Christ......I didnt need to see this.
flashback time.

clanman · Aug 15, 2009, 01:14 PM

I work in a computer store and the best air cooler right now is the Megahelem. most of those hard core air coolers get the same idle temps as something like a H50 or Domino but its under load with voltage the watercooling is still hard to beat. Personally I rate the new corsair/asetek unit as the best all in one watercooling unit, which is verified by the DH reviews although I think the domino LCD readout and fitting is better. Not sure what the fuss is about the coolermaster Hyper 212 - I read Macs Daddys review of it on techarp and it looks like it was given to him by a dude for review - not a wonderful review either I have to say - seems very favourable to the product, ive one running right now in a system in the shop and its pretty good, but nothing out of the ordinary. Much better air coolers out there now, and thats not even touching on watercooling.

So without getting into hardcore solutions id say The Corsair H50.

lepel · Aug 15, 2009, 01:28 PM

I've yet to get into overclocking, but so far my thermalright 120A eXtreme (in cooperation with a silent 800RPM S-Flex fan) has kept this my processor nicely around 25 degrees at stock settings.

Lowfat · Aug 15, 2009, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

The CM 212 is a decent air cooler, thats it. I also read these reviews (like the one at techarp) and I think the testing (your) is way off. I had one to try out as they are cheap and it was outperformed by my arctic cooling freezer pro.

Something was seriously wrong if it performed like an AC F7 Pro.

Quote:

@ Lowfat why are you quoting a post on a Meg in relation to a 212+ I hope you arent inferring the 212 would beat the Meg as well ! no chance!

because he said

Quote:

The 212+ is just a dull simple cooler, similar to a AC 7 Pro or TX3 from CM.

When it isn't. It is a great HSF for its price.

And I know what a Megahalem will do. I am using one right now. And it really isn't all that impressive IMO. On clocks that my V10 (albeit a modded one) was perfectly stable, it won't even boot in to Windows.

humonous · Aug 15, 2009, 07:18 PM

@ Lowfat - absolute nonsense - clearly you are MD's bud (same location, same weird taste in coolers). ive a megahalem on my system and it performs much better than the 212 did when I took one from my friend. Maybe you guys don't apply the paste right.

212 is average. I agree with the people in here about it. I also have no idea the point you are trying to making by saying the 212 is great value. The Arctic cooler freezer pro is half the price here and performs great.

Shame this thread turned into what it has, but I will say that apart from a few people like Z and Bolletje clearly very few of you know what you are talking about when it comes to coolers thats for sure.

Lowfat · Aug 15, 2009, 08:02 PM

I never said it would beat a Megahalem. I said it was a good heatsink. In the same category as other HDT HSF's. It is also well under half the price here as the Megahalem.

And obviously I am not applying my thermal paste correct since I can only pull a 1.5GHz OC on my i7 920 w/ air cooling.

humonous · Aug 15, 2009, 08:37 PM

I think my grandmother could hit that OC with a 920

heck she might even be able to do it with a 212 cooler and toothpaste.

then again maybe not

procupine14 · Aug 16, 2009, 08:22 PM

I'm still running strong with my custom water cooling loop. I've gotten to the point with my water cooling setups that I takes me hardly any time at all to re plumb it and put it back together so no complaints from here

. My girlfriend's gaming computer is running strong om my old AC freezer Pro 64 and the media PC is running on a little junk thermaltake basic fan and heatsink that barely manages to keep it cooler than the stock one but isn't a dust magnet.....I really need to find a new low profile cooler stat but they are hard to find some days and Newegg is sometimes a bit off on their measurements of their coolers

PH3N0M · Aug 17, 2009, 03:03 AM

I use the Dell XPS H2C ceramic liquid cooling setup, and it works perfectly.

isaak · Aug 21, 2009, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PH3N0M

I use the Dell XPS H2C ceramic liquid cooling setup, and it works perfectly.

Your computer is backwards

I use the Xigmatek Achilles.. I think its the S1284. getting around 45 degrees for gaming @ 3.2ghz

Bolletje · Aug 22, 2009, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Your computer is backwards

Dell build

procupine14 · Aug 24, 2009, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by isaak

Your computer is backwards

yep yep thats how Dell does it ......I never really figured out why.

It always trips me up when a client brings in one that needs repair I always try to open the wrong side.

Aug 13, 2009, 06:54 PM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	Whats your chosen cooler for overclocking? ive tried everything from promethia (remember that?!), vapo to Danger Den .... recently I just don't have time to start setting up complex configurations, especially for reviews so ive fallen back on the coolit domino which is just so damn easy to fit and work with (and you get reasonable overclocks). I would to hear all your chosen cooling options!

Aug 13, 2009, 07:55 PM	#2
Lowfat Xtreme Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, AB, Can Posts: 4,254 Rep Power: 101	Re: Whats your chosen cooler for overclocking? After 5 years of watercooling I have gone strictly to air again. I am too old to deal w/the hassle. I have a Thermalright AXP-140 /w 140mm Yate Loon in my HTPC A modded Cooler Master V10 (w/ 125 TEC powered by a Meanwell external PSU) on my desktop. Although I have a Prolimatech Megahalem going in as soon as I get back home. And I'll be moving the V10 on to a pentium E6300 CUDA machine. __________________

Aug 14, 2009, 12:10 AM	#3
clanman DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 152 Rep Power: 34	Re: Whats your chosen cooler for overclocking? i like the look of the new corsair h50 cooler. sold out everywhere however.

Aug 14, 2009, 02:57 AM	#4
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 80 System Specs	Re: Whats your chosen cooler for overclocking? I am looking to use the block from the Domino ALC for a Mod I have been working on for a while and should update if I ever get to continue it. Well hey Stephen King finished the Dark Tower series right I am finally reading Wolves of Calla For me overall and no joke the original CoolerMaster Hyper212 I reviewed for TechARP with 2 x 120mm fans outperforms the Domino ALC I have here. __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen

Aug 14, 2009, 06:55 AM	#5
Cow_160483 HH's only cow moooooo... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: BOTSWANA Posts: 6,821 Rep Power: 300 System Specs	Re: Whats your chosen cooler for overclocking? I Use a Coolermaster Hyper TX2 Heatsinkbut then again am not OCing by a lot so it serves the purpose well __________________ Decode! Muhahahahah!

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simonw HardwareHeaven Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: HK Posts: 312 Rep Power: 44 System Specs	Re: Whats your chosen cooler for overclocking? Xigmatek HDT-S1283 - it's a great cooler and not too heavy at 660g compared to some of the 1kg models.

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kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,019 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Re: Whats your chosen cooler for overclocking? i still use my trusty Scythe Ninja Copper keeps things plenty cool.... i know that you already tried one out Allan __________________ 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!

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Neshi S.N.A.F.U. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wellington, NZ Posts: 3,386 Rep Power: 183 System Specs	Re: Whats your chosen cooler for overclocking? still using my trusty old Arctic Freezer 7 Pro. It's small, it's cheap and performs pretty good. It isn't the best out there but with a moderate overclock it's the best bang for buck imo. (it was when I bought it, don't know how the market is today) __________________ If one does not attach himself to people and desire, never shall his heart be broken. But then, does he ever truly live? Life is just too damn short for if's and maybe's

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Bolletje HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,224 Rep Power: 79 System Specs	Re: Whats your chosen cooler for overclocking? Prolima Megahalems, Scythe Mugen, AC 7 Pro and many more Maybe soon some LCS and/or sub 0.

Aug 15, 2009, 12:47 AM	#14
Bolletje HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,224 Rep Power: 79 System Specs	Re: Whats your chosen cooler for overclocking? @ Mac Daddy Never The 212+ is just a dull simple cooler, similar to a AC 7 Pro or TX3 from CM. Pic of my Meg, for those interested:

Aug 15, 2009, 12:53 AM	#15
macbiter DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 81 Rep Power: 0	Re: Whats your chosen cooler for overclocking? Yeah the Hyper212 was really average, I had one and got rid of it when my overclocked system kept crashing a while ago. Upgraded to water and never looked back yet (but I keep checking it all the time for leaks, it makes me paranoid!) Nice picture of the Meg Bolletje - you are a man of taste !

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clanman DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 152 Rep Power: 34	Re: Whats your chosen cooler for overclocking? I work in a computer store and the best air cooler right now is the Megahelem. most of those hard core air coolers get the same idle temps as something like a H50 or Domino but its under load with voltage the watercooling is still hard to beat. Personally I rate the new corsair/asetek unit as the best all in one watercooling unit, which is verified by the DH reviews although I think the domino LCD readout and fitting is better. Not sure what the fuss is about the coolermaster Hyper 212 - I read Macs Daddys review of it on techarp and it looks like it was given to him by a dude for review - not a wonderful review either I have to say - seems very favourable to the product, ive one running right now in a system in the shop and its pretty good, but nothing out of the ordinary. Much better air coolers out there now, and thats not even touching on watercooling. So without getting into hardcore solutions id say The Corsair H50.

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lepel HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 552 Rep Power: 41 System Specs	Re: Whats your chosen cooler for overclocking? I've yet to get into overclocking, but so far my thermalright 120A eXtreme (in cooperation with a silent 800RPM S-Flex fan) has kept this my processor nicely around 25 degrees at stock settings.

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humonous DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 164 Rep Power: 0	Re: Whats your chosen cooler for overclocking? @ Lowfat - absolute nonsense - clearly you are MD's bud (same location, same weird taste in coolers). ive a megahalem on my system and it performs much better than the 212 did when I took one from my friend. Maybe you guys don't apply the paste right. 212 is average. I agree with the people in here about it. I also have no idea the point you are trying to making by saying the 212 is great value. The Arctic cooler freezer pro is half the price here and performs great. Shame this thread turned into what it has, but I will say that apart from a few people like Z and Bolletje clearly very few of you know what you are talking about when it comes to coolers thats for sure.

Aug 15, 2009, 08:02 PM	#24
Lowfat Xtreme Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, AB, Can Posts: 4,254 Rep Power: 101	Re: Whats your chosen cooler for overclocking? I never said it would beat a Megahalem. I said it was a good heatsink. In the same category as other HDT HSF's. It is also well under half the price here as the Megahalem. And obviously I am not applying my thermal paste correct since I can only pull a 1.5GHz OC on my i7 920 w/ air cooling. __________________

Aug 15, 2009, 08:37 PM	#25
humonous DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 164 Rep Power: 0	Re: Whats your chosen cooler for overclocking? I think my grandmother could hit that OC with a 920 heck she might even be able to do it with a 212 cooler and toothpaste. then again maybe not

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