Which heatsink?

[claudius]

I looking to buy a heatsink to replace my stock one that cam e w/ my x2 3800. I want one that will fit in my case, which is a midtower (my specs are in my sig). Bassically I want a really good heatsink that will last me a while.

Thanks.

 

[fenderltd]

check out
www.thermalright.com and the NINJA

 

[Aelfgeft]

Thermalright XP-90.

Next?

 

[qbackin]

Ya I mean use the search button

XP90C FTW

 

[Aelfgeft]

It may not be a big issue for you, but the price of a copper XP-90 is twice that of a regular, but the cooling performance is not significantly noticeable unless you live at the equator.

 

[qbackin]

It may not be a big issue for you, but the price of a copper XP-90 is twice that of a regular, but the cooling performance is not significantly noticeable unless you live at the equator.

pfft it was better for me, and Im not near the equator

If you have yet to buy a good hs then theres no reason not to buy the copper xp90c.

And get a panaflo fan.

 

[dtess17]

SI-120 or Ninja are real nice.
XP-90 is also a good cooler

Also check out Zalman 7000b or the 7700 depending on clearance.

 

[mmattoon]

Me likey the new Zalman 9600. First time Ive ever seen CPU temps 4C below system temps. This is what I'd expect from watercooling, without the hassle. Me really likey.

 

[kwest4peace]

I'd recommend the xp-90 for air cooling. Works very well.

 

[_Korruption_]

There's a big sticky you missed...

 

[fenderltd]

rgr that sticky also the XP-90C... The few reviews I have read don't really show that much difference between the regular XP-90 like 1 degree... Please correct me if I am wrong. I own a XP-90

 

[Kuma]

Would the Xp-90 fit in a qpack with the P5LD2-VM mobo ? am trying not to cut the rails in the case.

 

[qbackin]

rgr that sticky also the XP-90C... The few reviews I have read don't really show that much difference between the regular XP-90 like 1 degree... Please correct me if I am wrong. I own a XP-90

Again.........like I said, IF you already own a XP90....then no dont buy the Copper model.
But IF you have yet to buy a good hs, then go for the copper unit.

 

[fenderltd]

You also say there is no reason not to buy the XP-90C but there are a few.

1. Weight issue. DFI for sure does not approve the XP-90C for use due to its weight
2. Cost / Performance If I can buy a XP-90 for $20-25 bucks, why waste money to get the XP-90C if produces almost the same results as the XP-90?

 

[_Korruption_]

Would the Xp-90 fit in a qpack with the P5LD2-VM mobo ? am trying not to cut the rails in the case.

The XP-90 is quite a tall heatsink when a fan is attached to it. I'm not sure if you'll have enough clearance... but do ask in the SFF forum.