Phenom II x6 1100T cooler upgrade...is it worth it??

Petchi b

Petchi b

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Hi guys,

Is it worth upgrading the standard cooler you get with the 1100T? Especially as I may overclock it at some stage..

Cheers
 
Petchi b

Petchi b

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Ok thanks. Would the 22dBA Tripple Copper Heatpipe suffice or would I need something more expensive?
 
Petchi b

Petchi b

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tom_gr7 said:
no worries. Do you already have the pc? and you just looking for upgrade options or are you buying now?
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I have ordered the PC, it is on its 5th working day. Check out my spec in "Show off your new PC." I have not done much overclocking before but I have heard how easy it is to overclock the 1100T to 4.0GHz - getting 700MHz extra per core sounds appealing. Although 6 cores at 3.3GHz should be fast enough!

I know Wozza says he would upgrade it anyway without overclocking - it would cost £40-£100 to upgrade and I didn't want to pay it unless it was really needed.

Anyway cheers guys - I will have a think. :)
 
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Wozza63

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the £19 triple copper will definetly be sufficient if you are not overclocking and should be ok for the smallest of overclocks, although you will definetly need a good case if you are going to OC with the triple copper
 
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pr1s0ner

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Triple cooler, standard case, not OC'ed and mine sits at 32 33 degrees, so deffinately a little room there Id say :)
 
Petchi b

Petchi b

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Wozza I have ordered the CM HAF X Full Tower case, I've read its got very good airflow. So are you guys saying its defo worth getting the tripple copper instead of the standard cooling even if I decided not to overclock..?
 
tom_gr7

tom_gr7

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I'd opt for the titan if you are going for the haf-x. The titan is a big heatsink, but the haf - x is massive, will accommodate it well, awesome at cooling. You won't lose the side on, cause it will fit nicely.
 
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Wozza63

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it actually says the sniper is bigger and yet apparently i wouldnt be able to fit side fan and titan in :(
 
Petchi b

Petchi b

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I think I will just stick with the tripple copper for now as my £1000 budget is already pushing £1200!!! Damn you forum! :)
 
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Wozza63

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yep it will be more than enough, if you are over budget, consider downgrading the case? i personally like the CM690, it looks good and is very cheap or the sniper case, thats what im getting, mainly for the fan controller and the good looks
 
Petchi b

Petchi b

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I'm happy with my case to be honest even though it cost £139!! I was advised not to skimp on a case...its very big, plenty of space for upgrades (Crossfire etc), very good air flow, very easy to maintain and doesn't get too hot! Fingers crossed!
 
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Wozza63

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its big enough for upgrades itself, but the PSU isnt, you will not be able to get a second graphics card with a 750W, you will probably need at leadt 1000W if you want 2 6970s
 
Petchi b

Petchi b

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Ah ok. But that is certainly something to think about a lot further down the line. It shouldn't need upgrading anytime soon. :)
 
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