IntelConvert

i am thinking of overclocking my new e5200 to somewhere in the lower 3ghz, like 3.2, at the highest 3.4ghz. i use it for games, and audio/video encoding and playback. i do play online games for extended periods of time (8 hrs+ sadly) on rare occasions and i dont want to cook my proc.

i need to know a good cooler that will fit in a mid tower case (coolermaster elite) and is $40 or below. i would also like something that is relatively light so i dont strain the mobo, and some info on what all i need to install the HSF.

my vid card has a dual slot design for heat exhaust and i will have ample airflow for the case, so case temp will not be a problem. my room does get warm tho, 75F+ is common in winter. i will try to keep it down, but i have a small room and i often leave my door closed, so the heat is trapped in my room, which is great for me when its cold outside, but not so good for my computer lol

last thing, is lapping really worth it? i read somewhere it can cause damage to the HSF or processor. and it seems like it would take some time. and i dont have any good sand paper lol. im not looking to squeeze every mhz out of my proc, so extreme cooling is not necesary, i would just like to keep my proc below 60C load temps @ 3.2ghz or so.

thanks in advance

hout17

XIGMATEK HDT-D1264 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler

While this cooler is big it seemed fairly light when I used it and it is more than enough to keep your E5200 cold. You might want to get the bolt through kit with a backplate but honestly I don't see a big problem with the way it mounts.

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huntman21014

Either that or the Xigmatek Dark Night, it has the backplate already and is only $45

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IntelConvert

looking for something a little cheaper, closer to $35ish.

Jerid

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ezer%20pro%207


Keeps my E7300 (oc'd from 2.66 to 3.75) @ 37c idle and 48c or so under load

BikePilot

If it will fit in your case the sunbeam 120 looks to be a bargin
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835207004

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hout17

FYI if you didn't click on the link I posted above that xigmatek I suggested was only $22.99 USD.

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IntelConvert

yes i saw that, but it didnt have the mounting bracket which i would like for the saftey of my mobo.

and i want a rear-facing cooler instead of down-facing to get hot air out of PC faster.

thanks for ur suggestion tho.

IntelConvert

i went with the xigmatech dark knight. its pretty

a bit above my original price, but it has mounting bracket, good reviews, good stats and it looks like a bad ass.

now i just need a case to fit it in, i can leave the door off for now lol, but thats another thread.

thanks for all the suggestions guys & gals

Ghid

That Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro that Jerid link to is really good for the price. One of the best cooler out there, and for the price too. But it comes with push pins, and it seems you don't like them. I would also recommend the Xigmatek s1283. Paying a little more comes a long way.