Replacing CPU cooling

[boneshaker]

I have a 3GHz P4 (socket 775) and the fan/heatsink that came with the CPU is not that great ... that's probably an understatement. I've looked around a bit but there's not much to choose from, at least at tigerdirect.ca .

There's only one that appeals to me, it's the Cooler Master / Hyper 48 / Socket 754/939/478/775 / Copper / Heatpipe / CPU Cooling Fan. the rest are either too weird looking and don't move much air or the fan is way too loud.

Anyone familiar with the above product? Or maybe you know of something better.
All suggestions greatly appreciated ...

 

[m0neto]

The Zalman 7700-CU CPU cooler is a good choice ($48).
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835118115
It has a 120mm 2-ball bearing fan, the noise can be a bit loud when it spins around 2000+ RPM, its max speed.

I would also recommend you to apply thermal compound on the heatsink/CPU.
Arctic Silver is one of the highest quality thermal compounds you can find.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835100007

 

[accat13]

I hear this one is pretty good http://www.bigfootcomputers.com/Mer...een=PROD&Product_Code=7811&Category_Code=0030 also available here http://www.liata.com/scrItem.asp?product_subtypes_id=571&product_types_id=8&product_id=6407 since your a fellow canuck

 

[boneshaker]

I have looked at the Zalman, but I'm not sure it will fit on my board(too big) or in my case ... I love the style. The Zalman website says it is compatable with my board (Asus P5AD2-E Premium) but I'm concerned about my power supply getting in the way.

accat13, the Arctic Cooling FREEZER7 looks pretty cool (pun intended) Their website says the Overall Dimensions are: 92 x 114 x 120 mm
That might fit.

Thanks for your help guys ...

 

[GripS]

Yup. That Zalmans a monster. Hehe check this one out crazy!!:New Zalman cooler for your processor