Building new computer

[codewahn]

so im building a new budget pc and will be getting this motherboard

http://www.ebuyer.com/266605-asus-p...-8-channel-hd-audio-matx-p8h61-m-le-usb3-r3-0

im trying to find a decent heatsink that will fit nice with this motherboard w/o getting in the way of the ram etc and has the rite connection... i think 4 pin, does anyone have any ideas of a few decent heat sinks

 

[codewahn]

thaught illd mention that its all going in this case
http://www.xcase.co.uk/product-p/case-x-case-defender.htm
found this heatsink but not sure if it will fit
http://www.arctic.ac/en/p/cooling/cpu/57/.html

 

[hellokitty[hk]]

What is this computer for and what's your budget?

 

[Buckshot420]

There is no heatpipe contact with the CPU.....fail!

 

[hellokitty[hk]]

There is no heatpipe contact with the CPU.....fail!

Really? It looks to me like they're all connected via the copper block at the bottom.

 

[Buckshot420]

they're all connected via the copper block at the bottom.

Exactly. No direct cpu to pipe contact. They will both work, but honestly which do you think will work more efficient...that one or something like this?
http://www.topreviewshop.com/graphics/evercool_hpk_10025ea_bottom of cooler.jpg

 

[cliffordcooley]

which do you think will work more efficient

Nice theory

A theory is underdetermined (also called indeterminacy of data to theory) if, given the available evidence cited to support the theory, there is a rival theory which is inconsistent with it that is at least as consistent with the evidence.

Links that support this theory would be nice too. Have you seen a performance test of the OPs heatsink where it could be considered a failure?

 

[Buckshot420]

I believe it's called "H.D.T. (Heat-pipe direct touch) technology" and most air cooled cpu manufacturers have moved to this "technology" as they call it (i see it more as common sense). I meant "fail" on the one he picked. Since he hasn't purchased one yet I only pointed out that the one he picked has no direct heatpipe contact and my opinion is that pick was not a good one since I have used both.

I can't find any info that states it is better heat distribution to place a solid chunk of metal between the item you want cooled and the pipes that are doing the cooling.
http://www.enertron-inc.com/enertro...o-Consider-When-Designing-With-Heat-Pipes.pdf

 

[codewahn]

i came across a website that was doing a review on the apparent "best" heat sinks of 2011, this was the only one that i could see that would fit and has great reviews to
http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/23142...tml?_$ja=tsid:11518|cat:23142664|prd:23142664

 

[Buckshot420]

I have this one and would recommend it if it fits.
http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/23142665/-/Product.html

 

[hellokitty[hk]]

IMO a budget PC doesn't need more than a stock heatsink, at least nothing too expensive. I'd think it's better to spend that money elsewhere, but I'm not sure since you haven't answered those first two questions.

Exactly. No direct cpu to pipe contact.

Oh, I see what you mean, I thought the copper block and the pipes were a single piece of copper. That definitely doesn't mean it's a bad cooler though.

 

[codewahn]

comp is going to be used for everything really but leaning more towards gaming, board is cheaper than the reat of the stuff ill be getting can only afford a basic board for now getting 8 gig ram and an i5 2300 cpu with it

 

[Buckshot420]

If it's mostly for gaming and you're trying to stretch your $ I'd go with an i3 2100 and upgrade the cpu in 2-3 years.
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-i3-2100-Processor-3-1GHz-LGA1155/dp/tech-data/B004JEVGMO

 

[hellokitty[hk]]

Me too, and also using a stock cooler since they're much cheaper.
What's your approximate budget (and what does that include, monitor, keyboard, mouse, OS, or just a barebones desktop)?

 

[codewahn]

for the desktop alone it will come to about £600 then if i decide on a fan controller and 5.25 bay a bit more i do plan to get a monitor and found a nice one for £135... considering this was a sudden spur of the moment build im not doing too bad... cpu for the comp i have now got discontinued after i had to send it back do to being doa ><