Good intermediate heatsink for X6?

FragTek

FragTek

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Hey all, ordered some new parts yesterday for an update to include an X6 1090T.

I have heard the stock cooler is a complete POS and shouldn't even be used. Granted I won't be volting or clocking, but that doesn't mean I don't want nice temps for maximum stability and CPU lifespan.

I don't want to shell out the $85-90 for an NH-D14 as awesome as it is.

I'm looking to spend more in the $30-50 range and get something that will still be a nice upgrade over stock.

Please give me some suggestions.

I have been out of the computer loop for well over 4 years and things have changed a lot!

Thx.
 
yep there is that too

from here http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Fans,+Heatsinks,+Coolers/CPU+Coolers/Be+Quiet!+Dark+Rock+Advanced+CPU+Cooler+?productId=43590 (~£40 and free delivery)
 
I decided to go with the the 212+ just based on the cost vs. performance. It seems to be the best bang for the buck @ $30 shipped and should be a bit more capable than the stock cooler.

Right now, the cheaper the better!
 
I've used the 212+ in a few builds now for work/friends. At stock it is great. Haven't tried clocking on it at all though.
 
FragTek said:
I decided to go with the the 212+ just based on the cost vs. performance. It seems to be the best bang for the buck @ $30 shipped and should be a bit more capable than the stock cooler.

Right now, the cheaper the better!
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you wont be unhappy I used a 212+ on my 1090T til I got a D-14 idle temps plus gaming they were very close to each other in temps its only on a heavy oc and loaded where the D-14 pulled away. Make dure you TIM it correctly and you'll be fine. I recommend you TIM the base of the 212+ spreading it on with a plastic straight edge I used an old gift card lol. making sure you fill the gaps where the heat pipes are and scraping away the excess (making sure those cracks are filled) then do the grain of rice method to the cpu. then you'll be set.
 
Thanks for the tip SIN. I read similar reviews that said to make sure to apply to the heatsink base. Thanks for the confirmation.

Just hoping that it won't interfere with my memory slots because all 4 will be filled and I purchased an extra fan for a push/pull. If I have to I will return the extra fan and buy a slim fan (which I didn't think about when I first ordered the spare, otherwise I would have just got one straight away).

I still have like a 5 year old big tube of AS5, is this stuff still the king of thermal compounds? It's what I plan on using.
 
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