Heat sinks?

[Morpheus]

OK, after the last game day, it's evident that I need some better cooling.  First I've found a new case that I'm going to get that should help.  I'm also going to upgrade my cpu.  I want some opinions on which heat sink to get.  I've been using the thermaltake mini super orb, not too bad but not great.  I don't mind spending a little extra for a better heatsink, I've looked at the Thermaltake Valcano 7, it has some good reviews.  What do all ya all think? What's your preference?

[ZWarrior]

First, as a user of the Super Orb, I would recommend against it.  The main thing I discovered was that it really isn't all that efficient.  There are, however, some good reviews of the Volcano.  Also, we posted a link to a review a few weeks ago.  TechZone reviewed the Dr. Thermal EXTREME! from Crazy PC.  it comes in at 39.95, so it's not TOO expensive, and it compared well to the Volcano series.

[n1c]

I second and third that notion the Dr. Thermal EXTREME! is the best CPU cooler i have found so far

I highly recommend geting one:buttrock:

[Morpheus]

Well, it's getting time to upgrade again.

What have you all found for HSF?

What good, what's bad?

I don't want too loud.

[Wolverine of Ambush!]

I have a Volcano 7... and it has been great!  At first it 'seemed' like it wasn't working but my temps were always fine.. Now that I have Winxp... my temp is stable at 96degrees at bootup and with game running 105 degrees......  

But there has been better heat sinks since then....

[Morpheus]

I'll try this one more time.  I was hoping for some good info from my more technical friends.  Thermaltake just came out with a new HSF.  With so many options, I'm finding getting quality info very difficult.  Links would be appreciated.

Thanks!!!!

[Wolverine of Ambush!]

I like heatsinks! I would get one if I were you:lol

[yoda_mon]

First off let's start off with the most obvious.
http://www17.tomshardware.com/cpu/20030113/index.html

Short story nothing new, Swiftech good, and everything else bad.  Admitly I have no real world experience, but I plan on going with  a Swiftech mc370 if I remember correctly.  Expensive, no fan, but the 2nd best heatsink on the market.  Also I like the no fan option, allows me to find one that is real quiet.  I hate noise.
:8o:

[Morpheus]

Thanks!  I had read the article at Tom's when it was published, but this week when I went to find the article, I didn't find it. So that helps.

[yoda_mon]

No problem I was just reading it the other day and it was easy for me to find.  The real problem exist in finding a HSF that is quiet and efficient that does not cost over $40.  Let me know if you find it.