NSK2400 users...what CPU coolers fo you use?

Kung Fu Hung-Su · Post by **Kung Fu Hung-Su** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 7:54 pm

Hi everyone

I've owned an NSK2400 for a couple of weeks now and am deciding on an appropriate CPU cooler. You will have surely noticed that the airflow through this case is very different compared to many other cases, and I'm curious as to whether that had any effect on your decisions when choosing a CPU cooler?

chirphappy · Post by **chirphappy** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 8:39 am

At the moment, I am using a Yate-Loon modified Zalman CNPS-7700AlCu running at 5-7V off a Fanmate. The noise (or lack thereof) is quite pleasing. I would, however, like to try a 9500 (with the bending of the top fins), for that seems a better suited match for the side exhaust fans of the NSK2400. Anyone try the 9500 yet? Is there a lot of bending of the fins involved? Pics?

Richard Berg · Post by **Richard Berg** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 1:29 pm

My HTPC is a (slightly) overclocked Opteron 165 cooled by a Ninja + Nexus 120mm. Looking to move to the NKS2400. Will either/both of these suggested coolers be enough?

ultrachrome · Post by **ultrachrome** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 2:42 pm

The design is quite unique for a desktop case but in several ways similar to tower cases such as the P180.

I'm using an XP120 on a Venice 3000+ with a Nexus fan and a single Nexus for exaust. The other fan opening is blocked. Both are running at 12V as lower noise wasn't required. I'm using the 6150 on-board video.

I'm not overclocking so I can't comment on the effectiveness of the suggested heatsinks.

Richard Berg · Post by **Richard Berg** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 3:02 pm

To be clear, I'm not trying to push the limits of this CPU. I don't even care about temps / efficiency too much, so long an ultra-quiet fan (eg 5V Nexus) can keep it in a safe range.

Richard Berg · Post by **Richard Berg** » Tue Aug 22, 2006 8:38 am

FWIW, I ordered a 7700.