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JerseyDubbin · 07-08-09

So I have decided it is time to get rid of the stock cooler

attached picture is what my cart is

Will the mega be able to bring a q9550 up to 4ghz? If the CPU is capable obviously, will the mega keep temps low enough?

Hopefully purchasing this today

gothev · 07-08-09

It should buddy, but its not the best cooler i've seen. I would go for something better, like a;

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=24705

or:

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=24537

or:

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=23111

I doubt that one you have choose will take it to 4 but maybe around 3.7~3.8.

This should do the job.

kinubic · 07-08-09

Quote:

Originally Posted by gothev

It should buddy, but its not the best cooler i've seen. I would go for something better, like a;

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=24705

I doubt that one you have choose will take it to 4 but maybe around 3.7~3.8.

This should do the job.

lol wat? megahalem is not the best cooler? sir u need some schooling. its way better than that coolermaster v8. i havnt got a megahalem or q9550 but im pretty sure the temps should be ok and should handle ur OC if ur cpu can reach it

JerseyDubbin · 07-08-09

Quote:

Originally Posted by kinubic

lol wat? megahalem is not the best cooler? sir u need some schooling. its way better than that coolermaster v8.

I was going to say...from all the comparison and threads on other forums of people getting a change in temps (lower) of 5C or more switch from V8 to mega I didn't think it was true.

With those two fans on there i better be able to hit 4 lol, i have a 90cfm exhaust fan too so removing the air from the case shouldnt be an issue.

gothev · 07-08-09

Well its a good cooler bu the Nocuta i think is a bit better. I do have schooling but i'm only speaking from personal experience.

equimen · 07-08-09

Quote:

Originally Posted by kinubic

lol wat? megahalem is not the best cooler? sir u need some schooling. its way better than that coolermaster v8. i havnt got a megahalem or q9550 but im pretty sure the temps should be ok and should handle ur OC if ur cpu can reach it

+1

Megahalem non-lapped is the best. If you are going to lap it, then get a TRUE. I've read that the Megahalem is pretty flat already, so you won't decrease temps that much by lapping it.

GL

PS:

Quote:

Prolimatech does not condone any type of lapping done to the CPU or to heatsink base. Every Prolimatech's heatsink base is designed on a pin-point scale of how the base is to be flat and/or curved where it's needed to be. We have programed our machines to machine the surface in a very calculated way. Any after-manufacture lapping or modding done to the base will alter the design, hence negating its performance factor as well as its warranty.

PS2: May I ask a question? Why did you get fan screws?

macsbeach98 · 07-08-09

Quote:

Originally Posted by gothev

It should buddy, but its not the best cooler i've seen. I would go for something better, like a;

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=24705

or:

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=24537

or:

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=23111

I doubt that one you have choose will take it to 4 but maybe around 3.7~3.8.

This should do the job.

Only one of your choices I would use the NH12UP forget the other 2 the Megahalems would be okay or a Thermalright True

kinubic · 07-08-09

Quote:

Originally Posted by gothev

Well its a good cooler bu the Nocuta i think is a bit better. I do have schooling but i'm only speaking from personal experience.

didnt mean to sound mean lol xD but i do agree on the Noctua-NH12UP as the other option as a cooler but id choose the megahalem over it.

Drin · 07-08-09

I have had both, and have done numerous amounts of testing on both.

The prolimatech megahaelms is definitely the better cooler.

The Noctua however, is a very good cooler as well.

epidemic · 07-08-09

I am in the same boat myself I have a TRUE Black and my q9550 will be here today.

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