Which CPU cooler for new Asus P5K Deluxe Core2 Duo system

codmate · Post by **codmate** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 6:03 am

Hi all - I'm building a new machine based around a Core2 Duo and Asus P5K Deluxe mainboard.

I've narrowed down my choice to a few coolers:

Noctua NH-U12F
Noctua NH-U9F
Scythe Ninja-PLUS Rev B
Thermalright Ultra-120 EXTREME
Thermalright Ultra-120
Thermalright Ultra-90
Thermalright HR-01

My priorities are:
Stability
Silence
Size
Weight
Easy of installation

I'm a little worried by the layout of the Asus P5K Deluxe - it has a complex heatpipe system that looks as if it could get in the way of bulky coolers.

Any advice would be much apperciated - cheers!

jazzforce · Post by **jazzforce** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 12:15 pm

I use the thermalright Ultra 120.

It cools like a champ, bracket works - solid lockdown, no turning.

It is heavy and tall but it fits P5k dlx. If you're worried about hang on any of these coolers thre are ways to secure the top of the tower with ties so that it's secure as hell, and you don't have to move the box around like a Faberge egg.

Here's the TRUltra 120 on my P5k-DLX

jaldridge6 · Post by **jaldridge6** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 11:37 pm

whichever you choose, get one with a 12cm fan. I find they're much quieter and better at cooling than 92mm fans.

codmate · Post by **codmate** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 1:26 am

Thanks for the help guys.

I guess it'll be the Ultra 120 for me then as I know it'll go on my new mainboard.

That picture is very useful - nice one jazzforce.

Cheers!

matva · Post by **matva** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 1:07 pm

jazzforce wrote:If you're worried about hang on any of these coolers thre are ways to secure the top of the tower with ties so that it's secure as hell, and you don't have to move the box around like a Faberge egg.

Details?