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Noob Question: How to choose CPU Cooler?
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Please do.
When linking use the little earth icon with the somewhat horizontal 8 in the lower right corner and write the name first, highlight then add the URL making it easier.
You should also definitely update your signature and put your entire parts list/spec to make things easier... Especially your case given cases can restrict types of coolers used.
When linking use the little earth icon with the somewhat horizontal 8 in the lower right corner and write the name first, highlight then add the URL making it easier.
You should also definitely update your signature and put your entire parts list/spec to make things easier... Especially your case given cases can restrict types of coolers used.
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- #24
Thanks!
I don't feel comfortable uploading my picture of the internals of my case. Do I need to do this?
I'm looking at these, but I don't know how I can take these with me when I upgrade in the future because it says they're for socket 775 motherboards...(Please ignore the prices as I'm just using these links to make it easier for you guys to see their specs)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608014
http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00000606
I don't feel comfortable uploading my picture of the internals of my case. Do I need to do this?
I'm looking at these, but I don't know how I can take these with me when I upgrade in the future because it says they're for socket 775 motherboards...(Please ignore the prices as I'm just using these links to make it easier for you guys to see their specs)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608014
http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00000606
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- #25
Right! I'm worried the CPU cooler won't fit because of my RAM sticks, which are next to my current stock Intel CPU cooler fan...
I'm mainly wanting something that'll DEFINITELY fit in my case and be able to take it with me when I upgrade to a new Intel socket.
This one looks good too: http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00001826
Added later: If anyone can give me an estimate on how much my CPU temps will drop from my current stock Intel fan I'd be very grateful!
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I'm not asking about the internals of your case, I'm asking what case model you have. Based on what you're stating so far, you have some type of OEM or generic build with some type of general case.
Though none of my business, what exactly would you have to lose by taking a picture of your components...? :\.
Some of the coolers you're looking at don't even exist on the market anymore...
No one can tell you what CPU temps will be like given, 1, we don't know your current temps under load, and 2, we don't know your ambient temperature and 3, it doesn't matter anyway as different chips will perform differently, and case ventilation, fans, fan placements, speeds, etc will all vary this temperature...
You're going to have to give up the idea of looking for 'LGA 775' only coolers first off, the orb from thermaltake is ancient.
For someone worried about things fitting, you just selected a very large cooler that will likely overhang your RAM slots/potentially interfere depending... (Frio Extreme)
Though none of my business, what exactly would you have to lose by taking a picture of your components...? :\.
Some of the coolers you're looking at don't even exist on the market anymore...
No one can tell you what CPU temps will be like given, 1, we don't know your current temps under load, and 2, we don't know your ambient temperature and 3, it doesn't matter anyway as different chips will perform differently, and case ventilation, fans, fan placements, speeds, etc will all vary this temperature...
You're going to have to give up the idea of looking for 'LGA 775' only coolers first off, the orb from thermaltake is ancient.
For someone worried about things fitting, you just selected a very large cooler that will likely overhang your RAM slots/potentially interfere depending... (Frio Extreme)
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Noctua NH-U12P SE2 is a good cooler, but you need to make sure it fits your case..
Sorry where are you located? Surely you're not limited to those options...?
Sorry where are you located? Surely you're not limited to those options...?
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- #31
I've been searching for this all over the case but I haven't found the model yet? Where do I check?
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Check on the receipt from when you bought it.
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From these four, which one seems best? My main concern is being able to take the CPU cooler with me when I upgrade to a new CPU socket like 1156/2011-3 or whatever the new socket is called.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118221
http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00001826
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...7702X1552850X2c299dce2e7bbcb61eff0d5e4249bff0
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835106114
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118221
http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00001826
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...7702X1552850X2c299dce2e7bbcb61eff0d5e4249bff0
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835106114
#1 & 4 are incompatable with those sockets so it would be between 2 & 3 and #2 will win everytime. So if you had to chose one of those four it should be the Thermaltake Frio Extreme.
Edit: Verify that you can fit a 160mm cooler first though. We can't tell you unless you can give us a model number. At least measure it yourself if you have no idea what model it is. You should measure from the top of the CPU to the inside of you case side door.
EDIT EDIT: Of those 4 it MUST be #2 as #3 is not listed as compatable with 2011-3
Edit: Verify that you can fit a 160mm cooler first though. We can't tell you unless you can give us a model number. At least measure it yourself if you have no idea what model it is. You should measure from the top of the CPU to the inside of you case side door.
EDIT EDIT: Of those 4 it MUST be #2 as #3 is not listed as compatable with 2011-3
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You've been provided your answer based on the information given and your limited choice available. Without any further information we cannot assist.
As I mentioned in post #35, the Thermaltake Frio Extreme will fit all those sockets you listed. You can verify that by Googling the compatability. Whether the cooler will fitake in your case is a different story. You need to either let us know what case you have or measure the distance from the top of the CPU touch the inside of the side cover.
Edit: your link shows the compatability. You should also check your ram height. You may need low profile ram for this heat sink.
Edit: your link shows the compatability. You should also check your ram height. You may need low profile ram for this heat sink.
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