slk800 or the AX7???

[ezeKieL987]

i have been thinking about getting another heatsink since this one is better if the fan is sucking off of the cpu and i have all kinds of case fans cooling this...anyways, which of these 2 would be better and im thinking about using the 92mm tornado...how much if any do u think this will drop my load temps of about 46-degree's celcius (really hot in my room...summertime)...

[Maximus Nickus]

The slk800 is the better performing of the two but it is close (a few Degrees at max), the slk800 is slightly more expensive so the AX7 wins the Price/Performance ratio here.

You should run a maximum of 3-7C Cooler depending on whether you use a 92MM fan or not, I'd recommend using AS3 too if your not already.

Your Alpha PAL 8045 is a Good enough Heatsink as it is though, if you haven't got the Money to purchase a new HSF yet then why not try fitting a 92MM fan on it?
Here is a way to fit an 92MM fan on a Alpha PAL 8045 80>92MM (http://forum.oc-forums.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=83633&highlight=92MM+fan+Alpha+8045)

Hope this helps,
if you have any queries don't hessitate to PM me.
M_N