Make me cool...

Asus P5B Deluxe MB / E6600 / Sockett 775


Please recommend 2-3 HSF's w/ fan controls for the above sockett 775 MB with these guidelines:

1) price not an issue...

2) As good cooling within the limitation of.... VERY EASY INSTALLATION...
I am NOT taking the MB out of the case to put a backplate on; and I have
large hands and fingers...

3) Not going for any world-record OC's...

Thx...

Brian

XIGMATEK S1283 (+ bolt in kit highly recommended, but don't need it to install)
or
Sunbeam CoreContact
or
since budget is not an issue, a water cooling.

If you don't want to pull the Mobo outta the case, then don't even bother with opening the case side.

And Shadow, if he won't pull the Mobo for just the simplist installation of a CPU HS you think he'd want to go through the headaches of water, LOL!

bbtennis1-

I think you completely missed the sarcasm of his post. Here is my take on how you should have taken it:

1) you asked for help
2) you only wanted the simple, easy solution
3) you specified that you wouldn't take the MB out, even if that meant you would/could get a better solution
4) you want aftermarket cooling (for whatever reason) but you want the benefits of the upgrade without going through the steps needed to get there

No offense, but you are wanting to upgrade your cooling, but don't want to put forth the effort. Even the normal push-pin coolers can be difficult to get into for install/removal. If anything, you might do more damage by bending off a capacitor or something. The coolers with retention brackets (or waterblocks ) are almost a safer bet because you only have to unscrew the backing plate and they will slide right off. Most will agree on the forums, if you can get a cooler with a backing plate design, we go with it over the cheaper (and less reliable) push-pin design.

If you feel you must go with the push-pin design...the Arctic Freezer is a good call...it is fairly lightweight and does a decent job.

Are you trying to OC? That, my friend, is another fish altogether...and not all fish are caught the same.

Hey, not a problem...I think you will do fine if you OC that chip. Just know that you might be better off to get a better cooler that has a backing plate to keep it cooler than the push-pin ones.

I think you would be fine if you pulled the MB, the only times I ever get frustrated are reconnecting all the MB header wires. Asus does a good job with most newer boards that have that EZ-connect plug, if you have that. If anything, its a good learning experience to learn to DIY inside your case.

Good luck.

Thx, guys...

Will get the Xiagmatek HSF, and I may pick up a couple of 120x25mm Coolermaster case fans:

http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/pr [...] ct_id=2784

These are crazy strong, but variable I believe...have to do more research...

Shadow

I want super cooling, but with the capability of turning down the volume also...

Watercooling.

Or, ensure the fans you get have 3 pin connectors that you can setup with a fan controller; if you are wanting to control the fan yourself. Otherwise, you can have the MB control it. Be aware though, some fans draw a lot of power (relative to other fans) and that might not be a good thing for your MB.

Edit: Conumdrum actually posted what I assumed would be common sense...but I have found isn't the case in most instances.

It's called being an informed consumer.

@Conumdrum: I haven't shopped at Sidewinders, how are they? Good service,etc?

Sidewinders... I have bought from them once. Looked on other forums and found nothing bad. Their resellerrating is VERY good.

They don't get warm fuzzies and hugs like Petras, but they are good.

^+1 for the Yate Loon.

Yea, a reobus brand. Each channel can handle lots of amps. Not needed in our case.

Sidewinders, Petras, Jabtech. Find one you want and Google it for reviews, then ask at OC forums and xtreme forums. xtreme forums isn't for lightweights err, new folks, but if you do a search there first you'll find lots of good info. Sometimes the auto ones with temp sensors etc are a piece of crapola. Just a good ol knob to turn it up or down is simpler.

I got a $20 cheapy at Frys a while back. I use only one channel with all three Yate mediums wired together on my rad. It's cheap. I have the top off of it and a fan kinda blowing on it to keep the chips cool.

It stays on low in the winter, up to medium in the summer.