Zalman HeatSink for OC'ing???

[shan1784]

Would this be a good heatsink / fan for oc'ing my build below???

Newegg.com - ZALMAN CNPS9500 AT 2 Ball CPU Cooling Fan/Heatsink - Retail

 

[gurusan]

Yes, but there are a few that are better....

For example:

This one:
Newegg.com - Tuniq Tower 120 P4 & K8 CPU Cooler - Retail
More expensive but much better

 

[b1gapl]

If you're spending that much on a heatsink, than I agree with gurusan on the Tuniq.

 

[shan1784]

I'm watching one now on an auction for roughly $30.00... Would it be worth it at that price?
Will it help me get higher oc's?

 

[peterhuang913]

higher oc's is an understatement when using Turniqs

 

[gurusan]

I'm watching one now on an auction for roughly $30.00... Would it be worth it at that price?
Will it help me get higher oc's?

It may or may not help you get a higher OC.....you never know with these things.

Another good cooler for the money is the "Thermaltake Big Typhoon VX"....google it as I don't think newegg sell it.

 

[Riznarf]

I'm watching one now on an auction for roughly $30.00... Would it be worth it at that price?
Will it help me get higher oc's?

I wouldnt buy a used one...you never know what kind of crap the previous owner could have done....more realistically, he may have used a crappy thermal paste...etc... there are alot of things that could be wrong with a used tower....IMO