Intel Sandybridge i5-2500K Heatsink replacement

[muckshifter]

I'm upgrading, but I've been out of the loop for several years and, oh my, I'm going Inthell.

I'm buying a "bundle" off Amazon ...

Intel Sandybridge i5-2500K Unlocked Core i5 Quad-Core Processor
AsRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard, Socket 1155
Corsair CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 8GB 1600MHz CL9 DDR3 Vengeance Memory Two Module Kit

Now I see that the i5 has it's own HSF, however, past experience (over 30years ago) leads me to not trust this item with a 10' barge pole. Is that now unfounded, could I really use the "stock" HSF supplied?

So, I was thinking of getting the Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 CPU Cooler, or, is there something a little better?

oh, and unless I go to PCWorld, would like any suggestions to be able to purchase off Amazon.

Gaming can be a tad expensive sometimes.

 

[Abarbarian]

So, I was thinking of getting the Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 CPU Cooler, or, is there something a little better?

I'd have a read here before buying mate.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-rev...iewpoints=1&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending

Seems like some folks think it is better than sliced bread and some folks think it has some ofputting quirks.

 

[muckshifter]

yep, I did read them "reviews" and am aware of the issue one could have, however, I also have never trusted Inthell's HSF

I just have no idea what to replace the stock HSF with, or indeed, if I really need to ... AMD's offering have been satisfactory for me in the past.

 

[Abarbarian]

Read post 6

http://www.overclock.net/t/1225744/cooler-for-overclocking-i5-2500k

Cool chart

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Zalman-CNPS12X-CPU-Cooler-Review/1434/6

Seems like it may be a good buy

http://www.amazon.co.uk/COOLER-MASTER-RR-212E-16PK-R1-Cooler-Version/dp/B0068OI7T8

Hope all above helps you

 

[V_R]

TBH, if your not overclocking it the stock one will be fine. Not amazing but it will do the job.

Not going IB?


Wont go far wrong with this...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CAF...6RDE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335873461&sr=8-1

 

[floppybootstomp]

The stock i5/i7 heatsink is a bit rubbish.

I don't overclock (though I'm considering it) i7 quad stock @ 3.4Ghz.

I use one of these, I think it's superb:

Noctua NH-U12P SE2 Quiet, too.

I think V_R also uses a Noctua cooler, not sure which model though.

Taken as I post:

I also have a similar Noctua cooler with twin push-pull 120mm fans on my AMD machine, I don't use any other make now.

Having said that, I will confess to not being totally up to par with latest cooler models.

PS/EDIT: The SSD temp reported by software prog Speccy is erroneous, it's not that hot.

 

[V_R]

I use one of these, I think it's superb:

Noctua NH-U12P SE2 Quiet, too.

I think V_R also uses a Noctua cooler, not sure which model though.

Thats the same as i got. Very good cooler it is, keeps my 4Ghz 920 cool and that runs a fair bit hotter than the new SB's

 

[muckshifter]

... thanks chaps, greatly appreciated.

A bit surprised at the initial comment from V-R, and no, I won't be OCing, however, I'll play safe and get the Corsair CAFA50.

My dead fast stick to budget of £300 has gone OTT.

Damn CPU is out of stock till Friday the 4th.

 

[V_R]

A bit surprised at the initial comment from V-R

What this one?

TBH, if your not overclocking it the stock one will be fine. Not amazing but it will do the job.

Its true, they aren't that bad, like i said not amazing but they do the job,.

Mind you as soon as you want to add a bit more speed or a little more volts through it then its a different story.