need help picking CPU cooler

[7thkevin]

i have P4HT 3.0GHZ northwood
i want a better fan.


thanks :thumb:

and whats with these model number IE:


Cooler Master Aero 4 Lite CPU Cooler for Intel P4 478, Model "DI4-7J74F"

[7thkevin]

bump

[Joel]

Budget?

[zooner]

skip the better hsf and examine your case cooling.

:)

[7thkevin]

i have a 2 80mm fans one on the side one in back

and lile a 70mm in the back or something like that.

budget dont really matter

[Massa]

XP-120 .. great HSF ... Zalman CNPS-7000ALCu is good too, not as heavy as the all copper. works well and quiet as heck.

[7thkevin]

i like that zalman one.
is it hard to install?

[Brk]

You'll get increased ambient temps with the Zalman. Case fans first.

Look into a Thermalright SP-94 with a 92mm Panaflo M1A fan for good P4 cooling.

[7thkevin]

ok thanks guys i will look into this :thumb:

[Chris]

This one with a 120 panaflo, check motherboard compatibility, its a monster, but very light
If it wont fit then an XP-90
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=12441&vpn=XP-120&manufacture=THERMALRIGHT
http://images.ncix.com/images/12441_20040917_6.jpg
http://images.ncix.com/images/12441_20040918_1.jpg

[Massa]

I like the XP series a lot. Since they do not wiegh much, I see no reason not to purchase the 120 if it will fit. Installation of the Zalman requires removal of the motherboard.. so I would be hesitant if you do not want to do that.