NB Intel block in UK?

[JN]

Hi Guys,

I'm looking for a decent performing NB block for my Asus Commando which is arriving tomorrow.

I've looked for Swiftech and Microcool ones but all are out of stock in UK

I've got one of those Coolermaster ones here, but its pretty naff tbh.

 

[BloomerzUK]

http://www.aqua-pcs.co.uk/index.asp?function=DISPLAYCAT&catid=127

 

[JN]

http://www.aqua-pcs.co.uk/index.asp?function=DISPLAYCAT&catid=127

Sorry I should have mentioned: Air cooling.

 

[FarFarAway]

I'm going to get the Thermalright one mate, looks good

 

[JN]

I can't believe I didn't check good old Tekheads earlier:

http://www.tekheads.co.uk/s/product?product=604273

w00t

 

[llwyd]

£26.37 including VAT ............ are you kidding me? thats just a slightly large ramsink with a wussy fan on it

 

[JN]

£26.37 including VAT ............ are you kidding me? thats just a slightly large ramsink with a wussy fan on it

Nonono, its a massive lump of copper with a fan on top. Pretty much the best NB cooler you can get along with the Microcool Northpole.

 

[Mr. Smith]

I'm going to get the Thermalright one mate, looks good

What one?

£26.37 including VAT ............ are you kidding me? thats just a slightly large ramsink with a wussy fan on it

And yeah! That looks like a right rip off tbh!

Does it give amazing results?

@xms, you went for the asus commando, why? I only ask as I can't decide what mobo to get, the rd600 not do it for you?

 

[JN]

@xms, you went for the asus commando, why? I only ask as I can't decide what mobo to get, the rd600 not do it for you?

I previously had a P5B Dlx which was such an easy going board, it was rock solid and really easy to set up. After I busted it I had a word with Asus and they said that the Commando was everything that the P5B was + a little bit more. It also seems to be the best board for clocking most memories at the moment - taking some D9 to 1300mhz!

Also, I've been using a 680i and its riddled with bugs - to the point where I think it will be taking a trip out of the nearest window.

The RD600 still seems a bit immature, and after hearing some experiences I just want something hassle free.

 

[Mr. Smith]

...they said that the Commando was everything that the P5B was + a little bit more ...taking some D9 to 1300mhz!

I just want something hassle free.

Amen to all of the above!

 

[JN]

Also here's some NB results lads:

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Swiftech/MCX159-CU/4

 

[FarFarAway]

Replace the TIM on the NB of a P5B stock north-bridge and you won't get those temps

My P5W stock NB gets far better temps than those stated - go knows what they've been doing to it

 

[JN]

Replace the TIM on the NB of a P5B stock north-bridge and you won't get those temps

My P5W stock NB gets far better temps than those stated - go knows what they've been doing to it

The P5B NB is pretty sucky tbh - its aluminium painted in a copper colour. And i'm far form impressed on any of the heatpipe cooling systems.

I've also bough a new sb.

 

[FragTek]

Nonono, its a massive lump of copper with a fan on top. Pretty much the best NB cooler you can get along with the Microcool Northpole.

It's BY FAR the best NB cooler currently available. Thermalright doesn't have anything on the Swifty MCX-159-CU. Good choice Jimbo, you'll love that setup. It works a friggin' treat on my RD600.

 

[JN]

It's BY FAR the best NB cooler currently available. Thermalright doesn't have anything on the Swifty MCX-159-CU. Good choice Jimbo, you'll love that setup. It works a friggin' treat on my RD600.

Now here's a man that knows his NB sinks

 

[FragTek]

not always are heatpipe coolers the best option

 

[hongsta]

mmm, can anyone recommend me a cheaper but effective NB heatsinks? The swiftech's a bit too rich for me, it's almost the same price as my cpu HS lol (tuniq tower BTW)

 

[FragTek]

mmm, can anyone recommend me a cheaper but effective NB heatsinks? The swiftech's a bit too rich for me, it's almost the same price as my cpu HS lol (tuniq tower BTW)

Thermaltake Extreme Spirit II is a good choice also.

 

[hongsta]

Wow, fast reply frag..

cool was looking at that, heard they're a bit fiddly to fit though but looks like i'll give them a go, gotta try and reach 4gig....

Thanks again frag

 

[FragTek]

Wow, fast reply frag..

cool was looking at that, heard they're a bit fiddly to fit though but looks like i'll give them a go, gotta try and reach 4gig....

Thanks again frag

Np mate, it can be a bit of a pita to get mounted correctly and tightened down sufficiently, but once you do it's a very very nice cooler for the price. One of TT's better products for sure.