Best cooler for roughly $35?

CompuTamer · Nov 28, 2009

Hi, guys. Second post here

I need a decent air cooler (as in better than stock) for my i7 920. I'd like to hit 4ghz if possible, but if i had to settle for 3.6 or 3.8 that would be fine. Just something that'll keep my cpu from melting down would be nice.

Anyone have any ideas? I'm needing something that's no more than $35 shipped... so i'm tight on money.. i did see this and this floating around on newegg... anyone have one and think it would do what i need?

doz · Nov 28, 2009

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233003

You get a $10 mail-in rebate. You also need this for $7.99. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233038

$43 up front, but $10 back.

Best cooler for the money hands down.

Do NOT get a 92mm cooler with i7. You might as well use the stock cooler.

ciku · Nov 28, 2009

Cooler Master Hyper 212+ @ Frys, $29.99

EDIT: It supports lga 775, i5, i7, am2/am3 and etc....

CompuTamer · Nov 28, 2009

Bleh. If only i had $43. I really am broke lol

and if only i had a frys here

fire2havoc · Nov 28, 2009

+1 for Xigmatek HDT-S1283

doz · Nov 28, 2009

Well, if you plan to overclock with i7, Id suggest saving a bit more and getting a quality cooler. A freezer pro isnt going to cut it whatsoever.

MattNo5ss · Nov 28, 2009

I say Xigmatek HDT-s1283, get the Dark Knight version though. It comes with a better fan and the bolt-thru kit; and it's cheaper than the regular HDT-s1283 + bolt-thru.

CompuTamer · Nov 28, 2009

Yeah :/ Thought as much

Guess i'll go ahead and save for the Xigmatech... trying to get that ASAP though, cause this stock cooler is really starting to worry me :/

Hopefully i can pull it off around Wednesday or so

fire2havoc · Nov 29, 2009

Also, don't forget to get some Arctic Cooling MX-2 Thermal Compound.

TaCoSwInDeZ · Nov 29, 2009

+1 on the HDT-S1283. Xigmatek is apparently about to come out with another variant of the Direct Touch series with a new HDT-S1234F which has 4 8mm heatpipes instead of the 3 of the mentioned heatsink. You can look at it on their website Here. It looks to be very promising, when I finally upgrade to a i5 system that's most likely what im going to be looking for instead of keeping my 1283 cooler with a new bracket. Currently I can't find them for sale anywhere and a google search yields nothing but their website so its really new. I don't know what the price on it will be but im sure it wont be more than just a little more than the 1283 I would imagine.

c627627 · Nov 29, 2009

That thing is $24.98 now after rebate on newegg + free shipping + "Free 15 ft. USB cable w/ purchase, while supplies last"

mattspalace · Nov 29, 2009

CoGage True Spirit is another good one - made by Thermalright.
http://www.svc.com/truespirit.html $34.99

CompuTamer · Nov 29, 2009

Just poking around newegg, and found the Zalman 9900... is that any good? I was looking at it a while back, but never got it cause well... i'm broke lol

doz · Nov 29, 2009

Its $44. I thought you couldnt afford that much?? If you can, get the Xigmatek 1283, its much better.

CompuTamer · Nov 29, 2009

doz said:
Its $44. I thought you couldnt afford that much?? If you can, get the Xigmatek 1283, its much better.

Yeah, i just saw how much better it is and that it's a little bit cheaper.

Dark Knight is in the mail

Thanks guys! :salute:

MattNo5ss · Nov 29, 2009

TaCoSwInDeZ said:
+1 on the HDT-S1283. Xigmatek is apparently about to come out with another variant of the Direct Touch series with a new HDT-S1234F which has 4 8mm heatpipes instead of the 3 of the mentioned heatsink. You can look at it on their website Here. It looks to be very promising, when I finally upgrade to a i5 system that's most likely what im going to be looking for instead of keeping my 1283 cooler with a new bracket. Currently I can't find them for sale anywhere and a google search yields nothing but their website so its really new. I don't know what the price on it will be but im sure it wont be more than just a little more than the 1283 I would imagine.

They've had 4 heatpipe versions out for a while. They don't perform better than the 3 heatpipe ones though. This is because the 3 heatpipe version puts all 3 pipes on the CPU, whereas the 4 heatpipe version puts 2 full pipes and parts of the outer two on the CPU.

ClockingFanatic said:
Yeah, i just saw how much better it is and that it's a little bit cheaper.

Dark Knight is in the mail Thanks guys!

Good choice, you'll be very happy with it.

doz · Nov 29, 2009

The problem with the 4 heatpipe version is actually that the heatpipes were smaller, and couldnt transfer as much heat. The new cooler is supposed to have 4 heatpipes that are the same size as the 1283 (I believe the 1284 had 6mm heatpipes and 1283 has 8mm).

MattNo5ss · Nov 29, 2009

The HDT-s1284 had 8mm pipes as well. All of the pipes weren't completely on the CPU though, they were spaced too far apart. Maybe this will change with the F-model you mentioned.

http://www.xigmatek.com/product/air-hdts1284.php

TaCoSwInDeZ · Nov 29, 2009

Also the HDT-S1284F appears to be geared more toward the LGA1156/1366 with the larger heat-spreaders.

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