What cooling would you recommend...

[WhiteEagle]

Hey all,

Got a quick question here. What cooling would you recommend for a dual dual-core system that will be used for FAH, media center duties, and heavy gaming and video editing?

TIA,
WhiteEagle

[Capper]

Are you planning on overclocking? how is the ventilation around your system?
I've been using air cooling (Big Typhoon) without any issue, 24/7 with a 3.15GHz clock speed.
As long as you don't get crazy with your OC, and have good ventilation, a good cooler like the Zalman CNPS9500, Thermalright Ultra-120, or Thermaltake big Typhoon are plenty good

[polobunny]

I second Thermaltake Big Typhoon. :D
It's the best air cooler, period. The Thermalright Ultra-120 and the Ninja Scythe come second but very close though.

[WhiteEagle]

Would two of those fit side-by-side? Remember, I'm talking about a dual processor system here, not just a dual-core system.

The system will probably will be stuck in a computer holding spot in a desk. I doubt I'll be overclocking this system.

[jph1589]

Originally Posted by WhiteEagle

Would two of those fit side-by-side? Remember, I'm talking about a dual processor system here, not just a dual-core system.

The system will probably will be stuck in a computer holding spot in a desk. I doubt I'll be overclocking this system.

What motherboard will it be on?

[drew and not u]

If you won't be overclocking, why not use the stock cooler?

[gvblake22]

The Thermalright Ultra 120, Thermalright Ultra 90, or copper Scythe Katana would probbaly work with a dual processor setup since they are taller than they are wide. What processors are you gonna be running in this thing?

[Tyreal]

I'd go for an Ultra 120. Use a quiet fan and make sure you have good airflow through your system. You'll be good to go.

[halutzparilla]

i have a Zalman and it works great for me, i'm not OC'ing at the moment, but if you will consider OC'ing to the maximum potential go water cooling but i guess you have to state the financial aspect to...

and of course you'll need time and space to start everything, as far as OCing is concern...

i'll recommend either Zalman CNPS9500 or Big Typhoon

[polobunny]

Originally Posted by WhiteEagle

Hey all,

Got a quick question here. What cooling would you recommend for a dual dual-core system that will be used for FAH, media center duties, and heavy gaming and video editing?

TIA,
WhiteEagle

Originally Posted by WhiteEagle

Would two of those fit side-by-side? Remember, I'm talking about a dual processor system here, not just a dual-core system.

The system will probably will be stuck in a computer holding spot in a desk. I doubt I'll be overclocking this system.

I blame... YOU! :P And the human brain correcting those type of "errors" normally.
Get the clearance between the 2 sockets then and someone can tell you if it fits. :)