Vista - Best Cooler for Core i7

I'm looking at OC'ing my new Core i7 920 at some point in the future. Nothing too drastic, maybe up to 3-3.2Ghz.

What cooler would you guys recommend for it. I don't want to break the bank. Or is it just worth sticking with the stock cooler.

well.. when you say you dont' want to break the bank, how much you looking to spend.

if you want one of the best coolers, that's not overpriced. I'd get the Xigmatek S-1283 with the 1366 Mounting bracket Gear, otherwise it's for LGA 775, but you can get all the 1366 stuff you need to mount it on that board.

Or, if you want to spend a little extra, and get one of the best coolers money can buy.. and ensure that you wont ever need another cooler, and that you can hit 3.8 Ghz. I'd get the Thermalright Ultra Xtreme 120.. also known as the TRUE cooler.. it's the best. I have it and love it. Get some high speed fans for it, and enjoy it. Also you need the 1366 mounting gear for that as well.

Good Luck

Stick to the stock cooler for a while as there is not a lot of choice for i7 coolers atm.

Well I was thinking around £30 bracket. Am I right in thinking that most coolers just use brackets to make s775 coolers fit s1366 boards? Are there any disadvantages to this?

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It is HUGE. There are three version V12, V10 and V8.

I agree. Skip the V8 however, the Thermalright Ultra-120 EXTREME beats it. The V10 looks the best to me, however I don't know how the upcoming V12 is. The V10 is $140, but it looks promising.

Thermalright Ultra-120 EXTREME
Thermalright Ultra-120 EXTREME Black Anniversary Edition
Thermalright Ultra-120 EXTREME Copper Edition

Synthe Ninja 2 SCNJ-2000 is also a great alternative to the Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme. I have read several test/review's and these are currently the best 2 on the market!

V10 is designed from a discreet motherboard and seriously don't know where the hell you will find one. U120 seems like a excellent choice but honestly I performs similiarly to HyperN520.

The thermalright 120 Ultra Extreme is what I use for my i940.
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It still ranks in the top and costs less. The V8 and V10 are just pritty cases over elements...makes them too big for popular cases and most with side fans.
Running one of these 120's with two fans Like I do gives you unbeatable cooling specs and I am able to use a side 120mm fan in my Antec 1200. Not seen is the cable tie I have attached to the chassis roof to the sink. I just couldn't let all that weight pull on the motherboard/CPU especially since I move my box around from time to time.
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Depends if you want the bling of appearance or simple practical use. It also weighs alot less.

Great wiring job.
Hey, which version of the Corsair did you get? The 1.6Ghz from the Qvl's?
How are those 295's performing?