Cooling

[HOLY MAnIAC]

Hey guys, looking for a cpu cooler for my new build getting the 2500K so will need 1 compatible with lga 1155 and that can handle the increase in temp from overclocking.
Problem is I haven't been able to find many decent ones that list support for it.

So I need some help with this specially as I'm still watching trees grow while I wait for telkom(limited research-using internet on my phone)

Firstly will most coolers that are designed for 1156 etc. Work for sb, or must the product specifically state support for 1155.

Secondly any suggestions? Looking at spending from R400 to R700.

Was thinking about the Coolermaster VG6T or the Corsair A70, any good?

 

[Gnome]

Any socket 1156 cooler is directly compatible with socket 1155.

 

[Pada]

If you're prepared to pay that much, then have a look at the Corsair H50 @ R662.
I would guess that it would have the following mounting brackets included, which isn't listed on the site: LGA775, LGA1366, LGA1156 (inherently LGA1155 too), AM2/AM3

Otherwise, just go for a cheap, yet decent cooler, like the Coolermaster Hyper 212+ or Cogage True Spirit (but you'll have to add a socket 1156 bracket with this one).

 

[Gtx Gaming]

http://rebeltech.co.za/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_90&products_id=7299

i got myself this add R55 for shipping, its huge and cools

 

[Ono'rach]

http://rebeltech.co.za/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_90&products_id=7299

i got myself this add R55 for shipping, its huge and cools

Ooh yes, that does look tasty! What temps do you get btw?

To the OP, I have the CM Hyper 212 Plus and it works very well, especially for the price. But if you are willing to spend up to R700, then the above cooler will probably be best!

 

[Gtx Gaming]

temps is not much better then my h50 sadly, even though it suppose to spank my h50 badly, maybe h50 is just insane or something lol

i7 930 @ 4.2ghz 1.248 4 cores 8 threads

idle 38-40c
load 68-72c prime 95

normal hottish day.

 

[Archer]

normal hottish day.

Dont you get a read out of ambient air temp via your HDD? Normal hottish day is anything from 25-35° depending on where you stay

 

[Gtx Gaming]

should be 25 not sure didnt check, about my hdd temps.

 

[Ono'rach]

temps is not much better then my h50 sadly, even though it suppose to spank my h50 badly, maybe h50 is just insane or something lol

i7 930 @ 4.2ghz 1.248 4 cores 8 threads

idle 38-40c
load 68-72c prime 95

normal hottish day.

That is quite good.

Mine is running a smidge cooler but is clocked at 4.0 ghz.

 

[EasyUp Web Hosting]

If you're prepared to pay that much, then have a look at the Corsair H50 @ R662.
I would guess that it would have the following mounting brackets included, which isn't listed on the site: LGA775, LGA1366, LGA1156 (inherently LGA1155 too), AM2/AM3

Otherwise, just go for a cheap, yet decent cooler, like the Coolermaster Hyper 212+ or Cogage True Spirit (but you'll have to add a socket 1156 bracket with this one).

+1

 

[chickenbeef]

You don't NEED a really high end cooler for SB. A V6GT paired with a 5GHz 2600K @ 1.45v will hit a max of 72 degrees so depending on how far you plan on OCing, if at all, even a cheap Hyper 212+ will be fine as mentioned earlier.

The H70 and H50 sucks, hated the ones I had.

 

[HOLY MAnIAC]

Cool, that's good to know so ill have a look at some cheaper one's and the one's suggested.

Didn't really want to pay that much for the cooler, I'd rather put it to the GPU or Ram.

 

[fredeb]

I'd go for this Zalman . Performance is really good , doesn't come with fans though , comes with clips for 2x 120mm fans .

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