Zalman CNPS10X Quiet CPU Cooler

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[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Just a quick one now, I've just seen a cheap Zalman CNPS10X CPU Cooler and i'm wondering if it's any good and if its loud? I currently have a stock AMD cooler on a AMD Phenom II with standard running temps at around the 60°c at standard clock so i'm wondering if this cooler is a decent swap for my stock CPU cooler when I change my motherboard in a few days bearing in mind i've not got all of the money in the world?[/font]

 

[AndyMosh]

If you read reviews online and see what temps other coolers will get (which you should probably do before making a new topic), you'll see that the Coolermaster Hyper 212 EVO cooler is the best for that price range.

 

[rik1254]

Its a good cooler, bought mine (ok the performa, but exactly the same) for £10 and after I got it lapped, wipes the floor with my friends 212+.

We both have i5-2500k's @4.6, both on 1.3v and Im hitting maximum 62C where he's hitting low 70's.

It should be a good match up for your CPU. I used it for 3 days on my old Phenom II x3 (unlock to X4 and OC'd to 3.8ghz) and it never hit above 65.