Whats the best Socket 775 HSF?

[ABzHQ2k]

Hi

Today I got all my new parts to upgrade my PC, I was going to install it all tonight but before I put it all in the case I quickly tested it all to make sure everything was working, which it was.

Anyway first thing I did was go into the bios and noticed the CPU (Intel Pentium 4 D 920 2.8GHz/4M/800) was running between 68-70?C which seems a bit hot to me, left all of it running for about 5mins and it stayed the same.

I'm just using the stock cooler at the moment and want something good before I go and install it all properly, I realize that the temp may go down a bit when I install in the case as I have good cooling.

I want something good for about ?50, I've been looking at the Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme and Asus Silent Square Pro, which both seem to have good reviews but I've no idea really.

So if you can help please do as I'd like to try and get this built on the weekend.

Thanks

[gwai lo]

Thermal compound may cure and drop temps a little, but not 30?C or anything.

Are you sure you've installed it correctly? That is much too high for idle..

Are you overclocking? If not, reinstall it and check eveything because you shouldn't need to spend money to keep your rig cool at stock.

If you're one of those people who are nervous with stock cooling, at stock speeds, then pick up the Arctic Freezer 7.

If you are overclocking, then the Thermalright Ultra 120 has been doing good. It might not really be the very best best, but in this category ( high end cooling ), you're good with any of them.

[12Iceman]

I want something good for about ?50, I've been looking at the Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme and Asus Silent Square Pro, which both seem to have good reviews but I've no idea really.

Between those two, the Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme is definitely the one you should choose (in fact many reviews place it as "the best" socket 775 heatsink). Other good choices (if you find that one too pricey) include the Tuniq Tower and the Zalman CNPS9700LED.

[ABzHQ2k]

Thanks for the replys, I went at bought the Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme and some Thermalright Chill Factor Thermal Compound, which should be here tomorrow.

After looking at the stock heatsink again it doesn't look like its making proper contact with the cpu, I quickly removed it and the heatsink was very cold compared to the processor, and that was after about 5 minutes of it being turned on, so hopefully this new one will help.

[Jason S. Global Moderator]

you do have some good thermal spooge though right?

[gwai lo]

If the heatsink wasn't making good contact with the processor, then you could've just reinstalled it.

Interesting way of troubleshooting there.

[ABzHQ2k]

I have tried to reinstall the heatsink but no matter what I do it just doesn't seem to make good contact, plus I never planned on keeping the stock heatsink as I like to overclock.

[+shift. MVC]

Are you sure you installed the stock heatsink properly. I assume its the intel one you're talking about.

Those push pins make installation a pain in the a**

Make sure you snap it down into the motherboard. Being careful not to break the white locking mechanism (I've done that with two stock HSF's now)

[Jason S. Global Moderator]

it is possible that the processor's cover (wtf is that called?) is convexly warped, so only the center is making contact while the outter edges arent. ive seen sites about this before and you have to sand it down somehow. have fun! :p

[ABzHQ2k]

Well I've just been informed that my package has been lost and I'm going to have to wait about a week to get it all sorted so there's no chance of getting my system built for this weekend :angry:

[+shift. MVC]

it is possible that the processor's cover (wtf is that called?) is convexly warped, so only the center is making contact while the outter edges arent. ive seen sites about this before and you have to sand it down somehow. have fun! :p

Heatspreader?

[ABzHQ2k]

Well my heatsink turned up finally :woot: Just quickly set it all up outside the case and tested it for 10 minutes and the temp never went over 49.5C which is about a 30C drop and I haven't put any thermal paste on it yet.

The fan I have on it is only about 1200rpm, would it make a noticeable difference with a higher rpm fan on it?

I'm really impressed by this heatsink so far (although its huge!), going to build the system up on the weekend so it'll be interesting to see what the temps are like when its all in the case.

[RadishTM Veteran]

Well you got it, but I would have recommended the Arctic Freezer Pro 7 - using it on my E6600 @ 3GHz with 23C/29C idle/load temperatures.

Radish?

[ABzHQ2k]

That would have been a lot cheaper than this one, oh well I've got it now and I'm happy with it.

I've got a feeling that my cpu is faulty as it was hitting over 100C with the old heatsink when in windows, so I'm not sure if I should use it to get the system up and running and order a new cpu next week or just wait to build it until I've got the new cpu.

I've been thinking of getting the E6750, is this better than the E6600? I assume it is but am only asking as the E6750 is cheaper.

[-Frylock]

The thermal paste application on the stock heatsink didn't look like this did it?

[d4v1d05]

The thermal paste application on the stock heatsink didn't look like this did it?

[..snip..]

WHAT THE?!

[Lexcyn]

Well you got it, but I would have recommended the Arctic Freezer Pro 7 - using it on my E6600 @ 3GHz with 23C/29C idle/load temperatures.

Radish?

[RadishTM Veteran]

:| Holy ... may I ask how you managed that? lol. I have the Arctic Freezer Pro 7 and my temps are 30C/44C idle/load and that's at STOCK speed. :(

All starts from here - https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?show...amp;p=588558988

Radish?

[ABzHQ2k]

Well I've nearly finished upgrading my PC today, just got to put the other hard drives in and install 1 more fan at the front then I'm done.

Anyway after applying the thermal paste to the cpu I've now got my idle temps down to 37.5C, not sure what they are on load as I haven't done much with it yet except install windows and my drivers.

[Jason S. Global Moderator]

that temp looks much more normal now. for reference, my chip at 3.7GHz idles at 50C during these hot summer days. w/ the AC on in my room, it'll drop to around 45-46C.

[Popcorned1]

Idles at 50! What's the load temp?

[lardiop Veteran]

The Arctic Freezer isn't really considered a high-end air cooler. I'm very surprised at the temps Radish™ is getting out of his E6600 @ 3.0GHz

The best ones going right now are the Thermaltake 120, Tuniq Tower and Scythe Ninja. The Arctic Freezer is much better than the stock crap Intel and AMD put inside their retail boxes, but if you plan to do any sort of overclocking or have the computer in a warm environment, I'd be looking for something larger.

I've got a Q6600/Tuniq Tower/Antec P182 on order right now. Should be here by the end of the week. :)

[gwai lo]

The best ones going right now are the Thermalright 120, Tuniq Tower and Scythe Ninja. The Arctic Freezer is much better than the stock crap Intel and AMD put inside their retail boxes, but if you plan to do any sort of overclocking or have the computer in a warm environment, I'd be looking for something larger.

Fixed! No point in confusing the kiddies. ;)

Oh, and the stock coolers today are *much* improved and perform well at stock. Check anandtech for one of their reviews.

[Rob2687]

Their coolers have always performed well at stock. That's what they're designed to do.

[Jason S. Global Moderator]

Idles at 50! What's the load temp?

keep in mind that it's a Pentium D... very hot to begin with. then w/ the voltage increases, high ambient temps and overclocked from 2.66 to 3.7GHz, it's a hot cpu. during the winter the idle temp would drop to like 40C. my load temps right now are around 72C