Alright, I've got a P4 3.0ghz on a Intel board, and this thing is HOT! The stock fan does okay, and it stays in acceptable temps under normal load, but if I run a game that needs a lot of CPU than it gets real hot. Temps are exceeding 68* and going into the 70* to 72* range.
I just bought one those Freezer 7 pro fans and heatsink, and was very disappointed. My temps were the same on my CPU with this unit, but then my Northbridge temps went into the red! These temps are also with the side of my case removed! With the side on the temps go up by about 5*.
What I want to know is if there is a cooling system you guys would recommend? I don't really care about the noise, but I'd like to try and avoid liquid cooling if possible.
I just bought one those Freezer 7 pro fans and heatsink, and was very disappointed. My temps were the same on my CPU with this unit, but then my Northbridge temps went into the red! These temps are also with the side of my case removed! With the side on the temps go up by about 5*.
What I want to know is if there is a cooling system you guys would recommend? I don't really care about the noise, but I'd like to try and avoid liquid cooling if possible.