Looking at a new cpu cooler and would like suggestion on what is some top models.

It will be for an intel e6300 cpu.

xp ultra

Zalman CNPS9500 LED AM2 CPU Heatsink

http://www.computeralliance.com.au/parts.aspx?qryPart=7106

i got intel not amd cpu..

i got intel not amd cpu..

It works on Intel and most CPUs actually, not sure why they advertised AM2:

http://www.zalman.co.kr/eng/product/view.asp?idx=165&code=009
http://www.umart.com.au/pro/products_listnew.phtml?id=10&id2=54&&bid=2&sid=13994

Intel 775 Core 2 Duo - Supports all speeds

One of the most popular coolers too.

Dont think it's best for my case setup..

I have hole in side of case and has a tunnel where the air is sucked/blown onto the cpu from above.

http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=91654#

That is the case i have..shows the hole onside of case..

Just dont see that zalman being of much use..or is it? just seems that the fans will push air throughout the case instead out through the tunnel..

last edited by German at 02:18:07 24/Dec/06

I have an Intel S775 Core 2 Extreme QX6700 Quad-Core CPU and one of these.

Check here for a picture of it.
http://qgl.ausforums.com/?agn=thread&id=2489797

Do you really need a fancy one? Shouldn't the standard cooler be plenty if you aren't planning on overclocking?

No harm in getting more flow..


nice free plug for ya e-penis ey tanaka.. ;)

Just helping you out with an example.

is your cpu feeling the heat german?

Just dont see that zalman being of much use..or is it? just seems that the fans will push air throughout the case instead out through the tunnel

Those tunnel things in the sides of cases aren't for blowing air out, they're for sucking air in. CPU coolers suck air in and blow it onto the heatsink/heat pipes/whatever the cooler uses, so the idea of those tunnels is the CPU cooler can suck fresh, cool air from outside the case and blow it onto the heatsink, making it (in theory) better than blowing the already warm air from inside the case.

I think that case is the same case I used to have, and if so it should let you screw an 80mm fan onto the inside of the grill, between the case side and the plastic tunnel bit, so if you want good air flow, do that and put an 80mm fan there that sucks air from outside and blows it straight down the funnel at the CPU cooler.

http://www.coolpc.com.au/ - send this dude an email and he'll tell you what's the best cooler for your CPU & price range.

i use the zalman cnps9700nt. on a 6600 @ 3.4. keeps its really nice and cool

cheers ticman

If you want one to make use of ur side duct just get a Zalman CNPS7700-Cu

I have one of those on my crapo 3800+ and its temperature reports 2 deg lower than the mainboard temp now :P It does the job quite nicely and its dead silent.

I have hole in side of case and has a tunnel where the air is sucked/blown onto the cpu from above.

yup same - I ditched the funnel, whacked in the Zalman 9500.. yet to put an 80mm where the funnel was. The funnel is a good idea - the Zalman is a great one (if you remember to point the cooler so it blows out the 120mm in the back of the case).

That said - considering the air sucking thru the side is enough - shouldn't need an 80mm unless you're running a hot videocard. That said - Antec 1650 case + hot videocard = lose