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In Reply to: RE: Also make sure posted by steppe on June 25, 2010 at 23:04:40
I thought of just that same consideration after reading Mihaylov's post and recommended CPU coolers.
The one problem I'm having is that the sites where I can find those particular coolers don't list them for the 1156 socket.
I'll probably have to email the manufactures to find out if there are adapters for the 1156 application. In the mean time, if you happen to locate one please post and let me know. I'm not getting into too much of a hurry as I still need to obtain some HDDs and PSUs.
Thanks Again!!
Julien
"There's someone in my head, but it's not me"
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The Noctua NH-C12P SE14 is the best built heatsink I've ever used, and goes on solidly and easily on 1156 or 775 or 1366 mobos (also good for AMD mobos, but I haven't tried it there). Vertical fins are good for passive cooling, especially if you cut a vent in the top of the case for airflow. Downside, it's a bit costly.
NH-C12P undoubtedly is the good cooler because of the silent, effective and expensive fan. But the fan is not required to you, therefore you simply overpay for a cooler approximately 20$.
It's a good heatsink because of its design, build quality and secure fitting which improves heat transfer - the fan isn't important and some Scythe and Nexus fans are probably better. Ninjas and other big heatsinks also come with nice fans that you won't use in cMP setup, but you can use them in other computers or sell on ebay. The OP had a problem finding heatsinks that would fit on 1156 mobo in an HTPC case, because there are only a few around at the moment. This one will cool as well as the big Ninja and fit into the case nicely.
Having used many different coolers with awkward and inefficient adapters and attachments, including the dreadful stock Intel pushpins, the Noctua is a pleasure to handle - like Snap-on (brand) tools, not really necessary for the amateur mechanic, but worth it just to feel in your hands!
I ordered a completely different cooler than any of those that have been recommended. Of course I'll remove the fan and bracket.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it! :~)
The unit I purchased is low profile "heattube" type design and the price was right. I believe it will perform fine once I have done all the optimizations.
Thanks for all of your responses. It's comforting to know that you all are here, ready to help.
Julien
"There's someone in my head, but it's not me"
The performance of NH-C12P is redundant for system cMP2 with the CPU's power consumtion less than 20 w.It is waste of money, there are cheaper solutions, sufficient for cMP2 (that I specified earlier).
It's a good heatsink because of its design, build quality and secure fitting which improves heat transfer . . .
Quarreling about a heartsink? A heatsink ?? Ah yes, of course - this is an audio-related forum . . .
Seriously, I'd endorse seger's comments on the Noctua models: they're big and they're expensive but they are also efficient, very well made and (OK, almost) a joy to fit. Check out e.g. reviews on SilentPC:The Noctua NH-U12P is possibly the best heatsink we've tested thus far, rivaling the Thermalright HR-01 Plus for the CPU cooling crown.Dave
Pssssssssssssst . . . anyone wanna buy a really, really good 12cm fan for just $20 ?
Thermalright HR-01 and, released few days ago HR-02, these are very good as well.
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