by J_Th4ng » Thu Mar 25, 2010 9:09 am
Phatso wrote:Excellent little write up Jarrod. Should help anyone looking to get their macheen better for BC2
Just regarding CPU coolers, if you want something a little cheaper, but still leet, I have a
Coolermaster Hyper N-520 and it keeps things naas and cool.
That is a nice little cooler, and as mentioned a little cheaper. Current price on it is R328.32. Only thing I'll say is that we haven't tested it with a decent overclock yet (get to it Phats!!
). The V8 I have read a good few reviews on, and they all indicate that it gives good results.
Ultimately, the point that I want to make is that it's a good idea to get an aftermarket cooler, and not stick with the stock CPU coolers provided by the manufacturers. Another thing that's good to bear in mind is that most modern coolers are mounted through the motherboard and attached to a backplate. This means that in the majority of cases, you'll need to remove the motherboard in order to install the fan. This is one very good reason to buy the cooler at the same time as you buy the motherboard and CPU. It's a pain in the arse having to remove your motherboard from it's case once it's been installed...
[quote="Phatso "]
Excellent little write up Jarrod. Should help anyone looking to get their macheen better for BC2 :)
Just regarding CPU coolers, if you want something a little cheaper, but still leet, I have a [url=http://www.techfuels.com/attachments/processors/12102d1249367857-cooler-master-hyper-n520-main.jpg]Coolermaster Hyper N-520[/url] and it keeps things naas and cool.
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That is a nice little cooler, and as mentioned a little cheaper. Current price on it is R328.32. Only thing I'll say is that we haven't tested it with a decent overclock yet (get to it Phats!! ;) ). The V8 I have read a good few reviews on, and they all indicate that it gives good results.
Ultimately, the point that I want to make is that it's a good idea to get an aftermarket cooler, and not stick with the stock CPU coolers provided by the manufacturers. Another thing that's good to bear in mind is that most modern coolers are mounted through the motherboard and attached to a backplate. This means that in the majority of cases, you'll need to remove the motherboard in order to install the fan. This is one very good reason to buy the cooler at the same time as you buy the motherboard and CPU. It's a pain in the arse having to remove your motherboard from it's case once it's been installed...