new HSF time... suggestions plz

[jamezj]

ok so my volcano 6Cu is crap and can't handle the overclocking im doing so im thinking about the thermaltake SLK-800u or maybe the SLK-900... i have the abit nf7-s rev2.0 so will those even fit? i know my motherboard has the mounting holes but are there any chips or anything nearby that will hinder the hsf since i know they are both pretty big. which is the better buy? i know the 900 has the ability to use 92mm fans and all but im not sure if i need all that. i want the 800u cause it has the mounting system instead of just the clips since i take my computer all over to lans and such so i want it to be pretty stable. please give me suggestions of which to get and also what fan to get along with it. noise is a factor because i don't want any jet engines in my computer, just a nice fast fan thats not too loud. thanks in advance.

[Deadphishy]

get the 800U with a Tt smartfan 2, it has power when you need it. and i don't know if a 900 would fit. also i'm not sure how much the 900 weighs but i would check that out if your going to lan parties.
But i still love my ax-7. the best bang for your buck in cooling. i think you can get them for like 22 bucks shipped now.

[nakman8]

Originally posted by Deadphishy

But i still love my ax-7. the best bang for your buck in cooling. i think you can get them for like 22 bucks shipped now.

What he said. I think he is talking about the ones at :

http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/therax7.html

[n8x2]

I am using one right now on my hyper-active Pal 1600+ (Hmmm, a PAL on a Pal, I just noticed that :)). The little file sever/workstation that I'm planning on next is gonna have one too. I'm totally impressed with it! :D

Currently, I have a quiet 120mm running @ approx 7V ducted straight to it. However, a while ago, I tossed on an 80mm 33CFM 28dBA fan on it, with decent case airflow, and I think I only had to run the fan @ about 10V in order to keep the souped up Palomino (read: firebreather) at around 50°C. Your results may vary, but I think they're awesome. NB: part of my cooling performance can attributed to the lapped HS base, Type 44 goop, and my Cu shim (in my system, the shim drops the CPU temps about 2°C, but numerous people have reported the same and higher temps with shims.)

Also, compared to the MCX's and SLK's, the PAL is:
1) quite a bit lighter
2) bolt on (some SLK's are clip on. personally, I love bolts! :D)
3) approx. same cooling performance, say +/- 1°C as the others (if the reviewer uses the same fan when testing each HS)
4) almost half the price of the others (in my city, anyway)
5) I think they look way better. basic black goes with almost anything!
6) the air flows in '6 directions' thru the pins, as opposed to the MCX's '4 directions' and the SLK's definite 2 directions. I figure that it is better if you have more air exit routes (assuming the fan is blowing down onto the HS). If there are nearby objects partially blocking an airflow direction (say, RAM, PSU, large NB cooler), there are more alternate routes for the air to escape. Please note: This last comment is entirely speculative. I am very doubtful that this makes a significant difference, I just wanted to show off my imagination :D

Just my 3¢ CAN. Hope it helps.

N8

J, kudos on your choice of mobo!
A-bit usually conforms to AMD's HS spec's and so does the PAL, MCX's, and SLK's, as far as I know. I think they all should fit.

[sangapski]

SLK-800/900 if it fits on your board :D
check the heatsink round-up (http://www.overclockers.com/articles373/)...

[bafbrian]

Since you got that mobo, go get the SLK-900U and get the 92mm Tornado fan.

[n8x2]

Errrr, hmm. I seem to have been little off...

It appears that the SLK-800's are actually a little lighter than the PAL 8045. I think I was thinking of the 900's.

:) And the price on them seems to be about the same (on average) as a PAL.

And I've read a few reviews (same high speed fan for all tests) showing sometimes a 4°C dif WRT to the PAL. More signif than the 1 or 2°C dif's I was reading about before.

Seems to have less mobo compatability issues too (D*** caps!!), if any.

Hmmm, I might just have to purchase one of these for my Duron box, and, of course, drop it into my Palomino system first and compare it.

On a side note: anybody ever try taping over those huge holes on the sides where the socket clip comes out? I'll bet the air just comes whistling out of there, without hitting much in the way of finnage. :eek: Or is this standard practice with clip-mount HS's and nobody bothered to tell me? :D

N8

[nerdlogic]

Originally posted by bafbrian
Since you got that mobo, go get the SLK-900U and get the 92mm Tornado fan.

I almost agree. I would suggest a different fan, though since you don't want the vacuum noise. And the SLK-800U is guaranteed to fit on your board. I'm not sure if the SLK-900 fits on your board. If you indeed get the SLK-800U, you can slightly mod the clips to fit a 92mm fan.
Here's a YS-Tech 92mm that you can use:
http://www.svc.com/newys.html

It runs at 40dBA. It's not exactly quiet, but it's much quieter than the Tornados.

[bafbrian]

A SLK-900U will definitely fit on that mobo, here just take a look: http://www.newegg.com/app/Showimage.asp?image=13-127-143-14.JPG/13-127-143-13.JPG/13-127-143-05.JPG/13-127-143-12.JPG

I know that is long, but that is how it is. Also I only suggested the Tornado to get the best results.

[nerdlogic]

Nice researching. :)
I would've suggested the same fan, but since noise is a factor, I suggested a quieter one. :)

[jamezj]

wow thanks for all the suggestions. but after considering the ax-7 and the PAL, i think ill stick to the SLK-800u since i don't think ill need the 92mm fan and its a bit cheaper too. for the fan i think ill probably go with the TT smart fan II since it will slow down (less noise) when im not really doing anything and i really like the scalabilty. i sleep in the same room as my computer and can't stand the loud jet engine fans like the tornado. thanks again.