Best Am2 Cooling

[Ghost Rider]

Can someone please tell me which is the best aircooling device for my rig, I already have 3 80mm case fans + an additional fan which came with the mobo and the cpu is running with the standard fan. I am asking this because my temps in idle mode are around 46C and under load almost 64C, all this under default speed. (2600mhz). Also the room temp is around 20-25C. If it is possible please recommend me something that will work with a overclock of 3.0GHz.

Thanks

[_WBaS_]

Those temps do seem a little high. You could try remounting your HSF. Also what thermal grease are you using?

As far as the BEST HSF, from what I've read, you can't beat the Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme paired with a decent fan (usually panaflo). This performance comes with a premium though. You can save about $15-20 if you settle for slightly higher temps with say the Tuniq Tower 120.

[Ghost Rider]

Originally Posted by _WBaS_

Those temps do seem a little high. You could try remounting your HSF. Also what thermal grease are you using?

As far as the BEST HSF, from what I've read, you can't beat the Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme paired with a decent fan (usually panaflo). This performance comes with a premium though. You can save about $15-20 if you settle for slightly higher temps with say the Tuniq Tower 120.

I realy cant remember what thermal grease i am using but for sure it is not the best! Also will take a look at the Thermalright Ultra 120 extreme. Till now i had in mind the Zalman 9700??

[Yellowhello]

Both the Zalman 9700 and the Thermalright are good coolers. My vote goes to the Thermalright, however, because I like how you can choose your own fan. That way you can make it as quiet/loud or as high/low performing as you want.

As for fans, I suggest Yate Loon fans for quietness and San Ace's for performance with no regards to noise.

[Ghost Rider]

Originally Posted by yellowhello

Both the Zalman 9700 and the Thermalright are good coolers. My vote goes to the Thermalright, however, because I like how you can choose your own fan. That way you can make it as quiet/loud or as high/low performing as you want.

As for fans, I suggest Yate Loon fans for quietness and San Ace's for performance with no regards to noise.

Great, Zalman 9700 sounds like a good option, besides it is not to hard to find it in my country (Thermalright is not aviable).

After buying the Zalman I need to buy a good case, any recomendation??Thanks!!

[Yellowhello]

What's the budget for the case?

Out of curiosity, what country do you live in?

[Ghost Rider]

Originally Posted by yellowhello

What's the budget for the case?

Out of curiosity, what country do you live in?

I guess that USD200 will buy a good case,at least in my country, and i am from Chile, southamerica.

[Yellowhello]

And what do you want in a case? Do you want it to be quiet, pure performance with lots of noise, or some where in between? Do you care about looks? Etc, etc...

[Ghost Rider]

Originally Posted by yellowhello

And what do you want in a case? Do you want it to be quiet, pure performance with lots of noise, or some where in between? Do you care about looks? Etc, etc...

Something with good perfomance and a nice look.

[Yellowhello]

Originally Posted by Ghost Rider

Something with good perfomance and a nice look.

The case that comes to mind is the Antec 900... Very good cooling...

But there are many great suggestions on this thread also: What's your favorite case?