CPU Cooler

[owen]

Im thinking of buying this http://www.quietpc.com/gb-en-gbp/products/amdcooling/orochi over the usual tuniq tower everyone seems to be buying these days. Has anyone had any experience with Scythe products?

[jdrom17]

It performs worse than the Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme.
http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=2258&page=5

So I wouldn't really recommend it...

Not a ton of people use the Tuniq anymore either, everybody is using the TRUE.

[phill9800]

I second the True :) I've just ordered a TRU as the TRUE wasnt in stock till the middle of April and I couldnt wait for that ;)

Or if you can afford it, drop on some cheap second hand water cooling hardware and get it installed :) I dont think you'll ever look back to be honest ;)

[owen]

I'm determined not to go for a TRUE . Every man and his dog has one! Ive never heard of Xigmatek which is top of the list there. Found one here http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=700899 . Would this be worth going for?

[phill9800]

Get a water setup then mate :D ;)

[owen]

The thought had crossed my mind! Which one though ??

[AKHandyman]

I have always considered water cooling ... but like you Owen, which is the best one? So many different combinations and choices ... it can be difficult to make a decision ... oh wait ... I know ... :rolleyes: Go see Avid ... he knows everything ... :p

[jdrom17]

Swiftech has some decent kits if you really want water cooling...

If you don't want the TRUE, then get a Noctua NH-U12P or that Xigmatek one.

[owen]

How easy is the TRUE to fit?

[phill9800]

The thought had crossed my mind! Which one though ??

Are you talking about water cooling or a air heatsink?
Cos if your talking about water cooling, I know of a great forum that would recommend you a decent setup for not much cash :) Plus I could always send you my 120.2 rad for a small price so I can upgrade to my 120.3 rad ;) :D

[owen]

I was talking about a water cooling set-up/kit. Everything i need to get set-up and running.

[phill9800]

For a water cooling setup, you'd need the following:

Rad
Res - not 100% true, but it was easier for me with bleeding etc..
CPU block
Tubing
Fans for rad
Pump
Barbs - I'm using 1/2" models
Fesser One - Choose your colour and thats your cooling liquid.. :)

I think all in, I might have paid around the £100 mark. I know I got the rad a bit cheaper at £37 inc postage and I only paid £25 for the Fusion CPU block, but the tubing and barbs arent expensive (tubing is about a £1 a foot or something and the barbs are about £2 or £3 each - I'm sorry, but I forget which)
Cant remember what I paid for the pump, but getting a decent one second hand will be a far cheaper option than buying new :)

I'm a member of Chilled PC Forums and the guy who owns it (Tom) would help you out no end to get you sorted with the right kit :)

They have 'pre-built' systems that will cost from £100 or so but they also have an extreme kit which is just over the £200 mark.. Anything over £150 is free for delivery :)

Feel free to join up, he's based over in Wales and is a great guy to speak to :) Holy recommended :)

[owen]

If i cant get past 3.2 Ghz on my north q cooler i might just go for a water cooled set-up.

[phill9800]

You wouldnt regret it either :)