Best AMD hsf?

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BadAssSaturn

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What is the best AMD hsf out there right now? I am using a Volcano 11 , but there must be a better one?
 
The Zalman CNPS 7000 Cu offers good cooling and low noise. Not quite as good as a SP97 with a volcano, but 10x quieter.
 
The zalman would be perfect if it wasn't so heavy, and of course there's the issue of size, and possible interference with capacitors.

I say if you're willing to shell out big money for cooling, go for watercooling. $125 can get you a nice setup for your cpu... $200 can get you your cpu, nb and video card :cool:

edit - more like $150/$250 LOL
 
though a bit antiquated now, I've always been a fan of the Alpha PAL8045
 
ThermalRight SP-97 + 90mm Tornado for sheer power

Zalman CNPS 7000A-Cu for awesome cooling/noise ratio
 
I am also a fan of the Alpha PAL8045.
It is a little older now and there are a few other heatsinks with the same type of design now.
 
I'm using a SLK-947U with a 92mm Panaflo 47CFM fan, it's very quiet and my 2800+ runs around 45C at full load.
 
That's like asking what Musical group is the best :)

I like my SP-97. Sig has the temps for 1.8v Mobile. I have the fan turned down even to reasonable sound levels and it's still working just as good.
 
Yea, I think I am going to be going back to watercooling... Now time to find a half way decent setup for my cpu for a decent price..
 
I'm a big fan of Thermalright :D
You want the best air cooling nothing beats it ;)
If you prefer great cooling and silence then use a Thermalright with a quiet fan.
I also like Alpha and Swiftech.
 
The new Swiftech MCX462-V looks to be a great performer and can be nearly silent with a 92mm fan and it uses all six socket tabs instead of the four mounting holes.
 
I dont know your pricing range, but I recommend what I got.
I am using the Coolermaster Jet 7 turbine.
It's not very quiet it spreads air really good, even cools other parts of my case, (I got a slim case)
 
Cheap/Generic/Quiet = Speeze FalconRock. $11, quiet, cools any processor adequately
Overclock = Thermalright anything or watercooling
 
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