Best CPU Heatsink

[Xbrid]

which is the better heatsink: Zalman CNPS7000B-Cu or Thermalright XP-90C Heatsink with Panaflo 92mm? How big is the Thermalright XP-120 Heatsink and will it fit on a Asus A8V Deluxe? does anyone know?

[Frakk]

xp-90c is the best heatsink on the market right now. it is big and heavier than the zalman but it will fit on any mobo.

[Xbrid]

what about the xp-120? how big is it?

[Frakk]

very big. with a 120mm fan and the heatpipes on the side it is a monster. the xp90c outperforms it by 1C or so and its smaller, but if the x120 fits on ure mobo you could get that for quieter operation

[Zeus]

remember to keep weight in mind. If you plan to be moving the system around for lan parties and stuff, you want to be VERY careful with either one. I can damage your mobo due to weight

[Frakk]

I can damage your mobo due to weight

i can damage his mobo too

[Zeus]

ok smart a$$. You know I what I meant!!! LOL

[Silenti_etc]

Any way I can salvage my SP-97 for use on my socket 939? Haven't removed it yet from my athlon xp mobo yet to check how it would work out.

Those zalmans are heavy, i think the 7000 series all copper ones weigh 1 kilo sans fan.
If that system gets moved at all, I would look into somehow bracketing it to the case. No level of cooling is worth snapping your mobo in half. But then again.. that is living XTREME!!
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[DRece]

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[Frakk]

no heatsink weighs 1 kilo. you dont have to be that worried about it because they have brackets on the back, just a little bit careful when moving.