Need HSF recommendation

Joined
Oct 23, 2005
Messages
670
Hey guys I've decided to wait on Conroe for wide availability and am going to overclock my P4 630 to get as much out of it as I can. Right now I'm using the stock Intel HSF overclocked from 3.0ghz to 3.22ghz 214 x 15 at 1.4v. I can't go much higher as it won't post and it's a PITA to reset the jumper on the cmos to get it to default settings. My idle temps are mid to high 40c and max load is anywhere from high 60c to mid 70c and I want to push it to at least 3.4ghz. I have a Coolermaster Wavemaster that has a 90mm exhaust fan in the back and am using a MSI 945g mobo and need recommendations on a good aftermarket hsf combo. I was looking at the selections from Scythe such as the Scythe Mine and the Scythe Ninja which have good reviews but look enormous. I don't know if it'll fit my case. Judging from the case and mobo I just mentioned do you think I can fit one of those monsters in there? Or if not then what would you guys recommend to get me to 3.4 possibly without breaking a sweat and leaving voltage where it is at right now.
 
A more efficient cooler would permit you to explore the uppper reaches overclocking for that processor. Certainly the Scythe Mine and Ninja are very good coolers and would do a better job than the stock HSF. Spend some time on Scythe's web site to verify measurements with respect tou your case. Try enlarging the rear exhaust to 120mm and improving overall case ventilation.

Check out the Thermalright SI-128 if the measurements are tight.
 
Not sure how dimensions on a hsf are but here are some numbers I've found.

Scythe Ninja
Fan Dimensions 120 x 120 x 25 mm
Heatsink Dimensions 110 x 110 x 150mm

Scythe Mine
Fan Dimensions 100 x 100 x 25mm
Heatsink Dimensions 109 x 105 x 150mm

Zalman CNPS9500
Fan Dimensions 70(L) x 26(W) x 26(H)mm
Heatsink Dimensions 85(L) x 112(W) x 125(H)mm

Thermaltake Big Typhoon
Fan Dimensions 120 x 120 x 25 mm
Heatsink Dimensions 122 x 122 x 103 mm

Thermalright SI-128 Heatsink only
Heatsink Dimensions 125 x 145 x 91.5 mm

And the dimensions for the Wavemaster case are
Dimensions: L540 x W198 x H458 mm

Not sure if any of the first few listed will fit, I'm fairly certain the Zalman will fit but not sure about the ones above it. At this point money isn't an issue just looking to keep my processor cool as my temps are way too high on stock.
 
Back
Top