Core i7 cooling

[Asy1um8]

Can anyone suggest a decent cooler for Core i7 that is available locally?

 

[gregmcc]

I got the Thermalright Ultra 120 eXtreme 1366 RT

Its expensive but well worth it - a beautiful piece of equipment

 

[PostmanPot]

Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme (TRUE) with LGA1366 kit.

 

[PostmanPot]

I got the Thermalright Ultra 120 eXtreme 1366 RT

Its expensive but well worth it - a beautiful piece of equipment

Good to know.

 

[Ziym3]

Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme (TRUE) with LGA1366 kit.

+1 best air cooler IMO

 

[thewusman]

+1 best air cooler IMO

+100

Best thing I did for my core i7.

920 @ 3.7 gigs on almost stock volts :

- idle 27 to 29 degrees
- load 45-55 degrees

Really worth it.

 

[DJNgoma]

I got the Thermalright Ultra 120 eXtreme 1366 RT

Its expensive but well worth it - a beautiful piece of equipment

Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme (TRUE) with LGA1366 kit.

+1 best air cooler IMO

+∞

 

[Mypro-D]

So what cooler can I use if I go to a LAN like every few months?
Surely the bigger coolers strain the MOBO? Especially if you move your case around?

 

[DJNgoma]

So what cooler can I use if I go to a LAN like every few months?
Surely the bigger coolers strain the MOBO? Especially if you move your case around?

Surely it shouldn't, if so who has had their mobo snapped.

 

[Synaesthesia]

Ya you have to be very careful with the larger heavier coolers when you move your box.

 

[DJNgoma]

Ya you have to be very careful with the larger heavier coolers when you move your box.

So your mobo has snapped?

 

[Spooner]

I would be seriously cheesed off if that happened to me...touch wood.

 

[proximiti99]

Get the CM V8 dude!!! Looks as good as it performs

 

[Big Kriss]

A mobo wont "snap". It will however flex and cause stress fractures in the layered tracks. These may then break and go open circuit .If this happens you have a new toy for the dog to fetch..

 

[tu204]

Greetings from tu204. I am keen to get my hands on the Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme although I am concerned about the weight. Are those of you who use it running your rigs vertically? Would hate to have to position case horizontally! Many thanks

 

[Juggy]

Don't waste your time with noisy/heavy air coolers. Get the Corsair H50 sealed water cooling.

R1100 and it's awesome.

 

[dudewotevr]

Thermalright 128se with a Thermalright FDB 1000..

 

[czc]

Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme (TRUE) with LGA1366 kit.

Good to know.

+1 best air cooler IMO

+100

Best thing I did for my core i7.

920 @ 3.7 gigs on almost stock volts :

- idle 27 to 29 degrees
- load 45-55 degrees

Really worth it.

+∞

So what cases do you guys use? Does it fit in any case?

 

[DJNgoma]

So what cases do you guys use? Does it fit in any case?

I use a Gigabyte Setto 1000 but use a Cooler Master V8, I think the only reason why I didn't pick the Thermalright 120 was because of way it looks like.

 

[I am Penguin]

Look at this

Thermaltake SpinQ CPU Cooler Supports Latest Intel® Core™ i7

Very adaptable versatile unit

To keep up with future gaming processor technologies, Thermaltake launched the SpinQ to provide better compatibility for DIY and gaming enthusiasts worldwide. The SpinQ CPU cooler now not only supports Socket 775 and AM2 but the latest Socket 1366. SpinQ is able to support the latest Intel® Core™ i7 processor (LGA 1366). It features a cylindrical heatsink with 50 aluminum spiral fins and 6 copper heatpipes to achieve the best possible cooling performance. The stylish appearance has been honored by 2009 iF Product Design and CES Innovations Award. By owning SpinQ, users can totally enjoy the high performance brought by the CPU and the cooler. If you are thinking of upgrading your CPU to Intel® Core™ i7, please make sure you choose the right cooler for it. Thermaltake SpinQ will absolutely fulfill your demands.