E6600 Cooling Requirements

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werkkrew

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I just set up a new rig, see sig, and before I do any sort of overclocking I am wondering if my cooling solution is adequate (Zalman 7700Cu), and if not, what would be the best performing cooler which isnt overly loud, from reading the cooling FAQ sticky, it seems like the Zalman 9500 or ThermalTake Typhoon are good choices.

It doesnt seem like the Zalman 9500 vs 9700 is such a great difference.

I would like to have room for some respectable overclocking potential while not going too extreme.

Thanks in advance.
 
The Noctua NH-U12 is really good as well. It equals the Tuniq easily in every other review I've read except that roundup and is slightly shorter if your case won't allow the tuniq.
 
I run a Zalman 9700 and to be honest... its the best HSF i have ever used.. why?

It fits all the time... no crazy clamps or whatever... it screws in..

Its quiet enough with adjustable speed...

It Cools my E6600 (2.4GHz) to 48C @ 3.66GHz Full Load.
 
I bought a TT120 and it won't fit in the Lian Li V1200APlus II case I built my new system in. It hits the wall that divides the PSU from the motherboards area.




evga 680i NF68-AR
C2D E6600 @3.0 MHz
Corsair XMS2 Dominator 2GB
evga 8800 GTX
Coolmax CUG-700B PSU
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB boot
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 500GB data
 
Arcygenical said:
Tuniq Tower
Scythe Infinity
Scythe Ninja


In that order.
Click to expand...

I don't like the mounting of the Infinity. I'd probably get the Ninja over that, but the Tuniq Tower if you can find one is great.
 
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