Question concerning CPU upgrade

[jlabit]

I am about to upgrade from AMD64 4000+ to Intel. I am really interested in the Intel Q6600 G0 stepping CPU. I have ordered, but have not yet received, a Gigabyte P35C DS3R motherboard. I already have purchased, and have on hand, Mushkin DDR2 800 memory, 1 gb sticks x 2. I already have ordered, and have received, a Zalman 9500 heatsink for the CPU. Originally, I had planned on upgrading to a Conroe E6600, but the price reductions on July 22 make going to quad core more appealing. My question is, do you think a Zalman 9500 will provide sufficient cooling for a Q6600 G0 stepping CPU? Thanks for your advice and assistance. Overclockers are the most knowledgeable about these issues. Thanks again.

[Denbob99]

Do you plan on overclocking?

[Morvak]

and is this for gaming?

i'm a hardcore gamer - i recomend the E6850, but to save $ the E6420 (you really don't even need E6850).

as for cooling - do not skimp - if you plan to OC, TR 120 Extreme.

[DanFraser]

A zalman 9500 will be sufficient, unless you also have a whopping great video card, such as an 8800. I'd go with a Scythe Infinity, TR Ultra-120, or anything else that is going to struggle to fit in your case and uses 120mm fans (!).

[Evilsizer]

if you dont oc the 9500 might be ok... simply cause its 2 heat pipe vs 4 for a u90/u120. IMO i would go for a something with more heatpipes for a quad core and come ocing.

[Coldblood06]

DanFraser
A zalman 9500 will be sufficient, unless you also have a whopping great video card, such as an 8800. I'd go with a Scythe Infinity, TR Ultra-120, or anything else that is going to struggle to fit in your case and uses 120mm fans (!).

Not true i have a mid tower with a zalman 9500. and a 8800GTX, and it fits just fine, the graphics card is in the top spot. And there is plently of room between the two no worries at all.

Morvak
as for cooling - do not skimp - if you plan to OC, TR 120 Extreme.

Never heard of the TR 120 Extreme who makes it?


also for th topic starter i would let you know how my cooling is but i never used the stock heatsink, and i have a different cpu, but in tense gaming situations and being overclocked it hasn't broke 60, and that good for my cpu.

[Evilsizer]

Never heard of the TR 120 Extreme who makes it?
ThermalRight Ultra-120 Extreme and also have a Ultra-90 Extreme as well.

[Coldblood06]

ThermalRight Ultra-120 Extreme and also have a Ultra-90 Extreme as well.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835109140

That one? is it better then the zalman, cnps9500 or 9700?

[Evilsizer]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835109140

That one? is it better then the zalman, cnps9500 or 9700?
yea thats the hs and yes its loads better the the 9500/9700. if your not ocing and just want a silent cooler either would be nice but you can get the same perforance of the 9700 with the plan u90 or u120 with some slow cfm fans.

[jlabit]

Work a grave shift and just woke up. Yes, I do plan to attempt an overclock to at least 3.0. So you guys don't think the Zalman 9500 will get the job done? From what I see, looks like the Thermaltake Ultra 120 is the preferred heat sink by you guys. Hope that fits in my Lian Li PC-61 case.

[Peepaw]

Work a grave shift and just woke up. Yes, I do plan to attempt an overclock to at least 3.0. So you guys don't think the Zalman 9500 will get the job done? From what I see, looks like the Thermaltake Ultra 120 is the preferred heat sink by you guys. Hope that fits in my Lian Li PC-61 case.

Yeah you need to check into the fit. The extreme is very tall.

Edit: 160.5mm tall.