Best cooler for AM2?

[Version_3]

Right now, I'm runing a *gasp* CoolerMaster AquaGate for CPU cooling (was doing VGA too until I went SLI) and now as I look to upgrading to a 6400+, I want the best possible air cooler for it. Noise isn't all that of an issue for me, although I would like for it to throttle based on temp.

Yes, I feel and probably sound noobish coming back to air, but the AquaGate has done me very well, but I'm putting off water until my next full build.

 

[AMD_RULES]

Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro

 

[deliciouspork]

I had a bad experience with the Arctic Freezer. I used it for about a year, and it just crapped out. The fan speed would max out around 1500 RPMs no matter what I did to correct it. Although, when it wasn't broken it worked very effectively.

I ended up getting a Zalman Zalman CNPS 9700 and it keeps my X2 5000 BE at 23 idle, and ~40 load.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118019

 

[dkev]

I use the Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro also with my 6400+. Current cpu temp is 77F with cpu fan speed at 460 RPMs. I love this thing. Course, I do have 7 120mm fans also. Just make sure you have plenty of room for it. It's large.

 

[Version_3]

Whats the height of the ACFP64 off the cpu?

And 25°C? Wow, thats nice for a 90NM!

Does anyone have a Zalman CNPS 9700 on a 90NM cpu that can provide temps? I like the temps that deliciouspork gave, but being on a cooler Brissy don't help myself.

 

[SippieCup]

thermalright ultra120

it can even come close to rivaling watercooling with the right airflow.

 

[Mac[X-D]]

i have the Zalman 9500 AM2 on my 4800+ @ 3.0GHz and it keeps my cpu nice and cool.