im going to get a ASUS P5P800 SE and probly a 2.8ghz dual core getting it cheap so im gonna use my ddr and ag card i aleady have. Was wondering wat heatsink combos everyone is using with dual cores. I looked at a ZALMAN CNPS9500 and a Thermaltake Big Typhoon trying to stay around 140-150usd tops so water is out of the question.
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I'd say Thermaltake Big Typhoon or Scythe Ninja, both very good heatsinks. If you're on a tight budget I'd go with the Ninja. Almost as good as the Big Typhoon, if not as good, while being about $15 cheaper.
You can find the Big Typhoon on sale @ Newegg, here. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835106061
And the Ninja @ Jab-Tech, here. http://www.jab-tech.com/Scythe-Ninja-Plus-6-Heatpipe-CPU-Cooler-pr-3281.html
You can find the Big Typhoon on sale @ Newegg, here. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835106061
And the Ninja @ Jab-Tech, here. http://www.jab-tech.com/Scythe-Ninja-Plus-6-Heatpipe-CPU-Cooler-pr-3281.html
ya well im not buying stuff for 2 weeks so i got some time to look. Hope to get a 400-600mhz overclock on the dual core. Sunbeam / Tuniq T-120 was my first choice but after looking all over i found no site has it and couple emails to people said it would be sep befor they got any.
WC Annihilus
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I've got the BT, never had any problems with it due to weight (considerable 813g, probably more like 850 or so since I switched the fan to a Panaflo). And I've moved my comp around several times, drove it over to a friends house several times, etc etc. Very solid heatsink. What case do you have? Case configuration and size can be a deciding factor. You could take a look at my review as I tested a few different situations (case-wise anyways).
its just a normal case had a name but i cant remmber it now retails for 100 when i got it. Bt and zalman CNPS9500 are my top choices right now i did a measure from my current board to psu and found i got 20mm or so. So i can use the zalman. The airflow is good in this after i moded it to support 2 80mm fans in front a side 80mm and a 120mm in rear. The polo keeps this pressy oc low to med 50s.
noveltylamp
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Consider the Thermalright Ultra-120, but it's pricey.
FarFarAway
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Go for the Infinity - awesome coolers 
noveltylamp
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Which of the Scythe coolers is supposed to be the best? The Mine, Ninja or Infinity?
FarFarAway
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name='noveltylamp' said:
The mind is more compact than the other two. Not sure about the Ninja, but afaik the Scythe Infinity is their top cooler atm
