CPU cooler recommendations for Q9650 please

Revs · 10-14-09, 09:23 AM

Just ordered a Q9650 offov eBay for my rig (see sig). I've currently got one of the older Noctua's, but as good as it is I'm not sure if it'll cope with a quad at 4.05Ghz. So I need some advice please guys. Cost isn't an issue, but keep in mind what mobo it's on (quite large PWM and NB coolers).

Is the Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme Rev.C still the daddy??

10-14-09, 11:18 AM

I have the Xigmatek Dark Knight cooler and it works great.

Revs · 10-14-09, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by betterdan

I have the Xigmatek Dark Knight cooler and it works great.

Ah, cheers. Nice looking bit of kit. What are your temps during stress tests?

Redeemed · 10-14-09, 01:11 PM

Your thread gave me a GENIOUS idea Revs. And when I copyright it, I'm sendin' some of the profits to you, partner.

See here, I'm now fixin' to use a radiator and fan from a Mack truck to cool a cpu- using an all-copper water block and industrial-grade piping. We're talkin' some top-end coolin' here.

jAkUp, ya'll OC just got diminished. The big dogs here.

Revs · 10-14-09, 03:05 PM

BTW> http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=189928

EDIT: I take PayPals pls kthxbye

**bob saget** · 10-14-09, 03:23 PM

CaptNKILL · 10-14-09, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Revs

BTW> http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=189928

EDIT: I take PayPals pls kthxbye

What the hell?

Its an awesome project... but... He did all that for 3.6Ghz on a Core 2 Quad? I'm doing that on air.

Revs · 10-14-09, 03:57 PM

You could cool every chip on about 10 rigs with that, but it's a laugh

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Anyhow, I've decided I'm gonna give the Corsair H5O kit a go. I've tried the Swiftech H2O in the past and the pump was just too darn loud, but apparently this one is super quiet and very solidly built. At £55 it's worth a try. So I'll get it installed with the quad at the weekend and let y'all know what I think

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10-14-09, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Revs

You could cool every chip on about 10 rigs with that, but it's a laugh

.

Anyhow, I've decided I'm gonna give the Corsair H5O kit a go. I've tried the Swiftech H2O in the past and the pump was just too darn loud, but apparently this one is super quiet and very solidly built. At £55 it's worth a try. So I'll get it installed with the quad at the weekend and let y'all know what I think

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Mine comes tomorrow noob!

PWNT.

Revs · 10-14-09, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by methimpikehoses

Mine comes tomorrow noob!

PWNT.

You've got too many post. Time for Doc to hit the reset on yo ass!

BTW, let me/us know what you think

Sazar · 10-14-09, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Revs

BTW> http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=189928

EDIT: I take PayPals pls kthxbye

That's a great bit of kit that guy's running...

**bob saget** · 10-14-09, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by methimpikehoses

Mine comes tomorrow noob!

PWNT.

cool!

10-14-09, 09:23 AM	#1
Revs Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK Posts: 6,362	CPU cooler recommendations for Q9650 please Just ordered a Q9650 offov eBay for my rig (see sig). I've currently got one of the older Noctua's, but as good as it is I'm not sure if it'll cope with a quad at 4.05Ghz. So I need some advice please guys. Cost isn't an issue, but keep in mind what mobo it's on (quite large PWM and NB coolers). Is the Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme Rev.C still the daddy??

10-14-09, 11:18 AM	#2
betterdan Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CPU cooler recommendations for Q9650 please I have the Xigmatek Dark Knight cooler and it works great.

10-14-09, 01:11 PM	#4
Redeemed Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 17,986	Re: CPU cooler recommendations for Q9650 please Your thread gave me a GENIOUS idea Revs. And when I copyright it, I'm sendin' some of the profits to you, partner. See here, I'm now fixin' to use a radiator and fan from a Mack truck to cool a cpu- using an all-copper water block and industrial-grade piping. We're talkin' some top-end coolin' here. jAkUp, ya'll OC just got diminished. The big dogs here.

10-14-09, 03:05 PM	#5
Revs Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK Posts: 6,362	Re: CPU cooler recommendations for Q9650 please BTW> http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=189928 EDIT: I take PayPals pls kthxbye

10-14-09, 03:23 PM	#6
bob saget Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Vancouver, originally Russia Posts: 23,133	Re: CPU cooler recommendations for Q9650 please wow!

10-14-09, 03:57 PM	#8
Revs Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK Posts: 6,362	Re: CPU cooler recommendations for Q9650 please You could cool every chip on about 10 rigs with that, but it's a laugh . Anyhow, I've decided I'm gonna give the Corsair H5O kit a go. I've tried the Swiftech H2O in the past and the pump was just too darn loud, but apparently this one is super quiet and very solidly built. At £55 it's worth a try. So I'll get it installed with the quad at the weekend and let y'all know what I think .