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Old April 24, 2011, 10:38 AM
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Default Thermaltake Frio or Cooler Master 212+
As the title says I'm deciding between the two heatsinks. The 212+ would have an extra fan in push/pull to compare with the Frio's higher price.
My current setup is....
Intel i5 2500k
Msi p67a-gd65
CM 922 with stock fans

I'm looking for the best temps, because the stock fan with my 2500k is running way too high and I need to upgrade. So between the Frio and 212+ with an added fan which would outperform the other?
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Old April 24, 2011, 11:20 AM
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I would honestly take the FRIO.

Or get a Zalman Flex and put a Pair of CM R4's on it/Blademasters.

Best Performance IMO.

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Old April 24, 2011, 12:10 PM
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I would honestly take the FRIO.

Or get a Zalman Flex and put a Pair of CM R4's on it/Blademasters.

Best Performance IMO.

ST
This is exactly what I'm using on my current setup (soon to be pictured). Excellent temps and pretty darn quiet too.
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Old April 24, 2011, 12:45 PM
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the frio will outperform the H212+ but are u rly ready to deal with a jet engine inside ur case?
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Old April 24, 2011, 01:43 PM
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how about an hr-02? no fans needed :)
a bit more expensive...but worth it
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