First post. Excuse if previously answered.
My desktop, in Antec case, has whining (original) cpu cooler
ASUS P7P55/Intel i7-870; 4 G ram; I do NOT overclock. No real heavy usage.
I do not want to have to remove MB nor do I want a huge heavy cooling replacement for the original.
I do want a quiet, easily installed replacement for the Intel thing.
Advice please -- Under $40 if possible.
TIA
Edit 12 May
Am I in the wrong place here?
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Re: Need replacement quiet cpu cooler
It's the right place to post.
Very few of the 1366 socket heatsinks we review use the original push-pins, mostly because they are not meant to be used that often -- ie installed & uninstalled -- and the aftermarket for coolers is driven by enthusiasts who seek much better solutions and multiple un/installations w/o issues. Mostly, enthusiast heatsinks have bolt-through-the-board mounting which assures high, consistent pressure on the interface between HS & CPU. 1366 socket CPUs are generally hot beasts which bemnefit from the improved mounting and large heatsinks associated with them.
One of the few 1366 coolers I can think of which combines a simpler top-access only mounting system and improved noise/cooling over stock is the Arctic Cooling Freezer 13 series. The Freezer 13 CO, for example, should satisfy your needs.
Very few of the 1366 socket heatsinks we review use the original push-pins, mostly because they are not meant to be used that often -- ie installed & uninstalled -- and the aftermarket for coolers is driven by enthusiasts who seek much better solutions and multiple un/installations w/o issues. Mostly, enthusiast heatsinks have bolt-through-the-board mounting which assures high, consistent pressure on the interface between HS & CPU. 1366 socket CPUs are generally hot beasts which bemnefit from the improved mounting and large heatsinks associated with them.
One of the few 1366 coolers I can think of which combines a simpler top-access only mounting system and improved noise/cooling over stock is the Arctic Cooling Freezer 13 series. The Freezer 13 CO, for example, should satisfy your needs.
Re: Need replacement quiet cpu cooler
Thanks. I also looked at the Frezer11 LP, that also seems like it would work.
One idea I found here by browsing is the possibility of replacing the existing fan on the cooler with an aftermarket fan. I wonder who has done that actually, and which ones would do the job. My cpu is the i7-870 LGA 1156.
TIA
One idea I found here by browsing is the possibility of replacing the existing fan on the cooler with an aftermarket fan. I wonder who has done that actually, and which ones would do the job. My cpu is the i7-870 LGA 1156.
TIA
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Re: Need replacement quiet cpu cooler
Ah, my error in thinking it was a 1366. That CPU isn't so bad for heat.
Depending on which stock HSF you have, this mod might work for you:
http://www.silentpcreview.com/article976-page3.html
Depending on which stock HSF you have, this mod might work for you:
http://www.silentpcreview.com/article976-page3.html
Re: Need replacement quiet cpu cooler
If you don't want to remove your motherboard, then I'd recommend a Scythe Katana 3. It should be sufficient for your needs. If that's not available, then perhaps a Scythe Samurai ZZ.