Whats the best air cooler

[skitz9417]

need a better air cooler because i have a phemon x4 955 be @ stock and it ildle is 40 load is 55c so im wondering what should i get

 

[Rustyy117]

Hi

What is your budget?, also what case and ram do you have? (the RAM make and model is important as some RAM modules have large heat spreaders which can cause compatibility issues with some coolers).

 

[skitz9417]

well i have profile ram and my budget is $100

 

[Rustyy117]

well i have profile ram and my budget is $100

Do you mean low profile RAM?

Also you didn't mention what case you have...

 

[skitz9417]

heres my case http://www.stormcomputers.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=42_358&products_id=3687

 

[Rustyy117]

The Thermaltake FRIO OCK seems to do well in reviews: http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1923/6/

And is in your price range (just): http://www.stormcomputers.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=105_214&products_id=3377

 

[skitz9417]

i also was looking at Noctua NH-D14 or 212+ and i also shop at http://www.msy.com.au/product.jsp?productId=8847

http://www.ple.com.au/
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9_1381&products_id=19937

 

[Rustyy117]

The NH-D14 and FRIO OCK are pretty much neck and neck: http://www.kitguru.net/components/cooling/zardon/thermaltake-frio-ock-cooler-review-better-than-noctua-d14/5/

Go with which one you can find cheaper, the 212+ won't be as good as either, though most likely cheaper.

 

[skitz9417]

ok thanks