Heatsinks for P4s

[BillLeeLee]

Hi, I've seen multiple threads kind of like this, but I already know that the Thermalright SP94 and SLK series are probably the top HS for socket 478.

My question is: what's the best P4 HS/HSF that just fits into the socket 478. I don't want to remove the mobo and pop out the 4 retention pins to install the heatsinks.

I know I know, what kind of person am I...A lazy one, that's what.

So please help, thanks.

By the way, I use a P4 2.4C (well, hopefully, I just RMAed one).

 

[dagamore]

the zalman 7000 mounts with brakets to the normal p4 hsf renetion bracket. and it works great, here is a pic of it in one of my workstations.

note i have a new case, but no photos of it yet.

 

[tmlclone]

CNPS7000A-CU
CNPS7000A-ALCU
CNPS-5700CU

Which one is the most quiet?

 

[Neurotic-Turtle]

Originally posted by tmlclone
CNPS7000A-CU
CNPS7000A-ALCU
CNPS-5700CU

Which one is the most quiet?

They're all really quiet

 

[tmlclone]

SP94 can be used without any fan for 2.6 800 (no OC)?

 

[blkgt01]

i have an sp94 and its a beast. I ran my 3.0 without a fan on it to try it out and it stayed cool at idle. I have my 3.0 up to 3.6 and the highest temp i have seen so far is 42*C

 

[(S)lave]

I use a Aero 7 From Cooler Master It's alot cheaper then the Zalman But is still worth looking at.

23C System
32C Idel
38C Full load

RIG:
Abit IC7-MAX3
P4 2.6c HT @ 3.2
Aero 7 AS 3 + 5 80mm Case fans
1 Gb Corsair PC4000 Pro
Ati Sapphire Radeon 9800XT

 

[BillLeeLee]

Cool, thanks for all the suggestions, I'm gonna take a look at the Zalmans.

 

[Hades16x]

Get the 7000ALCU

Its lighter that the CU and the performance diffrence is negligable

 

[xSteathx]

Get this heatskin. http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=35-108-021&depa=1

Most reviews say this is the HS under Thermalright SP94.

 

[MontyAC]

Definitely go for the Zalman 7000. It's so easy to install, just two screws to tighten and you're set. Nice and quiet while overclocking.