Need a P4 Heatsink!

[gokusimpson]

I'm getting a new 3 ghz Northwood in the near future (I hope) and need some suggestions for a CPU cooler. I've been looking at the Vantec Aeroflow.

[Devils00Champs]

got some extra money? go for a thermalright heatsink the SLK948U would be the best choice with a good 92mm fan.

[gokusimpson]

It looks like a ****************************** to put together with all the parts and stuff. Is there a simpler one like a heatsink that is dedicated to the P4?

[PhoenixAshes]

I would suggest the SP-94 by ThermalRight.... They're actually not that hard to install and most of them have P4 clips to clip it into the stock retention bracket.... But I would still recommend going ahead and hard mounting it to the mainboard.

[gokusimpson]

That cooler is EXPENSIVE! Holy crap! Umm...is there any in the range of <40 bucks?

[gokusimpson]

I think I'm going to get the one Devil talked about. It looks good and is in my price range. Thanks guys!

[EWeezy]

i have an Aeroflow hooked up with my 2500+ Barton...in my opinion its hella loud...the loudest thing in my case even with 5 fans...but in54n3 on the forums has one too and he oc'ed his 2500+ to 3200+ speeds...so i guess its good...

[Devils00Champs]

I had an aeroflow previously before getting my 947U/Tornado. A Tornado running at half speed is almost silent, but the aeroflow is not that loud and you would be easily able to oc a 2500+ to 3200+ without worrying about the temps

[in54n3]

33C case 44C cpu rite now...the aeroflow usually keeps my cpu 11C higher then my case (during the summer)

[EWeezy]

i guess im just use to my uber-quite Dell...lol

[BillD]

Whats wrong with the stock fan/heatsink? before you go out and spend money you don't need to. You may hit your OC limit before you run out of cooling. I have a 2.8 prescott running around 45 C with stock cooling and the fan runs around 2600 rpm. When i oc my 2.4 B, it never went above 46 C even when I hit the limit at 3 gig. The only thing that changed, was the fan speed, which went from 2600, to 3400rpm. I have also seen AMD 2500 Bartons run at 3200+ with stock heatsink and no heat issues. If you are not overclocking, an aftermarket fan is a waste of money, in my opinion.

[SleezyRevolution]

well if you want to consider good looks there is always the cooler master jet 4

[EWeezy]

the cooler maser jet 4 is not good at cooling oc'ed chips....and BillD you have a Prescott...i bet even the stock coolers on those monsters are amazing...

[Assimilator87]

The Coolermaster Hyper-6 is apparently the best P4 cooler. It also looks really cool. Directron has it for $45 which is cheaper than the SP-94.

[chris000001]

My coolermaster jet 4 lowered my P4 fr om stock cooler 30 degrees F My Cpu is lower than house temp

[Assimilator87]

Jet 4? Yuck :p No offense. I'd never get a heatsink for looks.