robcpfc79

Hi

I'm looking to build a new pc but am not sure which heatsink to go for. I will be overclocking but also want the pc to be quiet. So which is better, the TRUE or the Xigmatek HDT-S1283? Also if I go for the TRUE then I will need a quiet fan aswell. I was thinking of maybe a noctua. Any good?

ubernewhacks

What is your budget?
How much will do you plan on overclocking?
What do you define as quiet? Silent, Near Silent, Murmur?

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The Duke

Either the S-1283 or the OCZ Vendeta are the best for the money.
the True is great, but at a premium price where as the above two will match it for less money.

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onlycodered

HDT-S1283 is the current best bang for the buck cooler. The TRUE only performs a degree or less better than the HDT-S1283. The stock fan on the S1283 is pretty quiet as well.

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robcpfc79

I don't really have a budget but the cheaper the better. I don't mind paying extra if it's worth it. If it's only 1 degree difference between the xigmatek and the TRUE then I'll go for the cheaper xigmatek. I will be getting an e7200 and would like to overclock it to ~3.6 ghz. I'm still undecided about what case to get but have read the antec P182 is a good quiet case. What's the cooling like though?

I will also be getting an 8600gt silent edition (passively cooled) to make the pc quieter, this should play games at mid setting yes?

So is a 3.6 ghz overclock likely with the set up I'm about to buy? I would like it as near to silent as possible.

Thanks for the help.

kpo6969

HDT-1283 and OCZ Vendetta 2 are about equal with these differences:
HDT-1283 = $10 cheaper
OCZ Vendetta 2 = quieter

True is better but more $ and no fan included, more work also.

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clbkdaz

What case will you be using as well? Certain coolers will perform better in cases with better airflow...and others perform well in cases without. Also - Have you picked any of your other components? There is no need to go overkill if you don't need to.

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robcpfc79

I haven't ordered the parts yet but this is what I'm thinking of getting:

CPU - Intel E7200
CPU Cooler - ?
CPU and case fan - ?
Case - Antec P182
PSU - Corsair 650w TX
MB - Gigabyte P35 DS3L
Graphics - MSI 8600GT Silent edition
HDD - Samsung SpinPoint 500gb
DVD-RW - Samsung SH-S223F 22X
Ram - Corsair 4GB 800mhz

robcpfc79

Ok I've read a few reviews on heatsinks and found that the xigmatek actually beats the TRUE on lower airflow. It also costs about £10 less. I think I'll change the fan though for a better one. I've read good things about noctua's and slipstream's. Which is better though?

se7en56

Xigmatek ftw

It's really a great cooler.

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