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Old 10-14-09   #1 (permalink)
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i have a 720x3 unlocked ,i want to try pushin it alittle.so i need to get a cpu cooler.im not as heavy in to overclocking as you guys are.i just want a cooler that keeps me safe at 3.4.any suggestions would be helpful.
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mugen 2 for the price, i also have it on a 720 and it does a nice job but is a pain to install

dark knight, pretty good cooler also looks nice if you have a side window

megahalem is one of the best but can get expensive if you but nice fans for it

TRUE can also be considered one of the best

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Xigmatek Dark Knight or Scythe Mugen 2.These are two great budget coolers

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I second the Mugen 2 option. The definitive price/performance cooler on the market right now. I'm only running a triple core, but I could easily take it to 4ghz on this beast. My load temp at 1.36v is under 40C and at 1.45v just under 45C, so I have a ton of headroom. My PWM/NB get's too hot, so I just need to get that taken care of before I push it a ton farther
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1st link in sig, all suggestions are in there. For your specific cooler I would definitely suggest the Dark Knight as my buddy has one on his 720 and we love it.

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The Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus may also be a nice option. I have no experience with this cooler nor with any of the other ones mentioned here, but I am getting ready to buy an X3 720 myself and have been looking for a solid yet affordable cooler myself and the Hyper 212+ keeps jumping out at me in all the reviews I've read. They all mention it's great price/performance ratio.

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If you're looking for performance get a Megahalems, but if you're looking for price/performance then get a Mugen 2.

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I would recommend the Mugen 2, best bang for the buck.

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Thermolab baram..


Temps are on par with mugen 2 and megahalem.
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i hear the mugen 2 is a pain to mount,and does it come with all the hardware to mount it?and will it clear my ram corsair dhx(pretty tall).
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