I need a CPU cooler or effective heatsink and fan combo for my HP Pavilion m8430f Q6600. I have core temps of 65C running the Futuremarks PC-Vantage 64 benchmarking application (during the gaming module).
The MOB is an Asus IPIBL-LB MOB and has only 2.25" between the center of the CPU and the side of the PSU. Here's a link to specs and pics of my MOB:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...roduct=3658015
The stock fan is very likely an Asus Crux P5M2 80mm fan (with aluminum heatsink for for a Q6600! my noob mistake, I'll build my own from now on). I don't see it recommended for a core 2 quad anywhere, even at the Asus website. The Crux P5M2 pushes 35cfm at 3000rpm and 53cfm at 4300 rpm w/ PWM at that jives with my documemtation but it's not effective. Spec of the fan are located here:
http://usa.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=16&l2=66. It might also be a Asus P5A2, same link.
Can anyone recommend an air cooler that will not blow hot air on my boards and into the PSU and is less than 500 grams? It was suggested that I use this solid copper block 1U heat sink with a 80mmx80mmx15mm fan but I read mixed reviews on it and it seems a bit light duty:
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=23761
Thanks - motoman