SI-128 or ???

[zerga]

Hi, I've been looking for a cpu cooler good enough to cool an overclocked e6600. I'm looking to overclock it to about 3.5 to 4.0 if I'm lucky. I'm going to be using an Antec SOLO case and a p5b motherboard. My question is, what kind of cooler is ACTUALLY
NEEDED to cool the e6600 to allow it to overclock to 3.5+? The sycthes and tuniq coolers are all quite large and I would have very little clearance for my case. I'm wondering if the SI-128 would be good enough to cool my e6600?

Secondly, I was wondering what fan would be enough to cool it. I was originally thinking of a Nexus or Yateloon 120mm fan, but I have found out that they might not be pushing enough air(47 and 37CFM respectively). If I could get a fan recommendation that is quite silent (<27DBA) that pushes enough CFM for my overclock, i would be greatly appreciative.

 

[jnick]

In all honesty, I doubt you'll get to 4.0 on air. 3.5-3.6 will probably be your limit.

I have two E6600 systems on an SI-128. At 3.4, load is about 57C, which from what I hear, is pretty damn good for air. You basically want to stay around 65C.

If you want to get to the 3.8-4.0 range, you should consider water. However, even then it's no guarantee.

PS - I have a total of 6x120 (63CFM) case fans, and a 63CFM fan on the SI-128. I don't think a Yate loon will cut it, at least in my situation . . . though YMMV. I'm using Scythe S-Flex. Rated 63CFM @ 28dbA. I love em.

 

[feanor1024]

I have two 120x38mm side panel fans, so I don't think I could use a tower either. I just ordered an SI-128, this fan, an E6600, and a P5B Deluxe/WiFi. I'll let you know how it goes...