Best Socket 775 CPU Cooler?

[toricred]

I just built a new server with my first socket 775 chip (Pentium D 925 because it was dirt cheap will upgrade to C2D in the spring), and the cooler I got for it doesn't seem to be doing a good job (70C at load) and I'd like to replace the fan. I found a nice Zalman at PCAlchemy, but before I buy I'd like to see if anyone else had a suggestion of a really good cooler for this processor.

[BFisher]

I have a Freezer 7 Pro that I've been really happy with.

[ron.smythe]

I have the Freezer Pro in my server, and clients. The best heatsink you can buy imo.

[RobJ]

Zalmans are good, but 70C means your current cooler is probably not installed correctly. Even the worst one should do a better job than that. Are you sure the thermal paste was applied correctly? Just a caution, I would be careful about running anything intensive, until you get that fixed.

[Paul H]

Originally Posted by RobJ

Zalmans are good, but 70C means your current cooler is probably not installed correctly. Even the worst one should do a better job than that. Are you sure the thermal paste was applied correctly? Just a caution, I would be careful about running anything intensive, until you get that fixed.

Thermaltake is good:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...Sort=0&Recs=10

And Silver Paste:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...3739&CatId=503

(Keeps my P4's running around 38c(idle) to 50c(watching HDTV))

[toricred]

Originally Posted by RobJ

Zalmans are good, but 70C means your current cooler is probably not installed correctly. Even the worst one should do a better job than that. Are you sure the thermal paste was applied correctly? Just a caution, I would be careful about running anything intensive, until you get that fixed.

I'm sure I got the Artic 5 on properly. It only gets to 70 when under heavy load. I know that the Pentium D's are well known for running really hot. I probably should have gone for the C2D and just waited until I could afford it. When only running the server it runs about 50-55. I don't think it's a major problem for the next couple of days (I already ordered the Freezer 7 Pro and it should be here on Friday).

[Paul H]

What capture card(s) are you using?
I found that the ATI HDTV Wonder card caused my CPU to run hot (60-68c).
I haven't had a problem since I changed to Hauppauge cards.

[toricred]

I'm using 2 Hauppauge PVR 500's and an Avermedia A180. I'm adding a VistaView Saber2020 next weekend.

By the way, I got the heat down to maxing around 58C by removing the HSF and the Arctic Silver 5 and re-installing and then leaving one side of the case partially open. I'll probably cut a hole in the side of the case and install a 120mm fan I have laying around to help with air flow.

[toricred]

Boy were you guys right about the Arctic Freezer 7. I installed it and the temps are now 24-28C idle and never more than 50C fully loaded. I am seriously impressed with this cooler.

[BFisher]

and it's so quiet you don't even know it's running!