Thermalright sk-6 vs Millenium Glaciator

[XprincoX]

Which heatsink do u guys think is better? Although the sk-6 sounds like a blowdryer with the delta fan i still think its better than the glaciator. What u guys think?:)

[jeff_harrison_344]

Well in pure performance I think the SK-6, but all around, i think the Glaciator. Because the SK-6 is a loud sucker! But the Glaciator isnt to loud, but is about 1-4 C behind the SK-6

[The Overclocker]

i th9ink you can order the sk6 without a fan and buy a different, quieter one

[XprincoX]

yea i saw a 40.1 CFM YS Tech fan on this heatsink... but performance wise, isnt the delta still better? :p

[William]

the SK-6 is better if it has a delta. Joe did a heads on between them on the front page. Now, I know some people who put some deltas in the Glac and get better results than an SK-6.

[The Coolest]

Isn't the Glaciator much heavier and could brake ur core if not handled properly?

[XprincoX]

yea i saw some stats on the Glaciator that said it was like 1 and half lbs!! :eek: so...

Checkout the glaciators weight!! geez (http://www.overclockers.com/articles425/)

[freshy98]

the Glaciator is very heavy! the SK6 is quite heavy too, but 'm using it without a spacer in my system..keeps te temps nicely low!

I have right now a 850 celeron @ 1088 @ default VCore.
idle temp is about 27C-28C and full load Prime95 is 35C max.
using only a YSTech fan. 4500rpm. that is..untill the Delta 7000rpm get's here :D

[XprincoX]

haha.. look how someone solved the delta's noise problem http://www.overclockers.com/tips457/ :D

[Phil]

I haven't had any experience with the sk6 but I would still recomend the glaciator as it is quieter.
It is heavy, but the clip is such a joy to use that I much doubt any one could break a core whilest installing unless they do something dumb like lean on it, still I would recomend a shim but then I always do, this doesn't aply to intel chips though.
the performance differance between them is quite small and both are excellent choices but I just couldn't tolerate a delta fan and the glaciator fan is very quiet, I would say it's quieter than my 27cfm 60mm ys-tech.

[klosters64a]

Some mainboards finalfreakingly have at least some protection against the old slipped jeweller's screwdriver trick. The CUSL2-C and ECS K7S5A are protected, but the CUSL-2C has better protection.
Frankly, I wrecked a Slocket and only by the grace of God didn't gouge through traces on two mainboards recently.

For this reason, I'm now very reluctant to install HSF's that don't come with user-friendly SK7 clips on them. I mean genuinely user-friendly, not "just like everybody else's." Or bloody worse!

I read that both the SK-6 and the Glaciator are "just like everyone else's." Pity. The Glaciator is heavy enough to use as a small boat anchor. I know, 'cause I have one. Pity, it's out of the question. The SK-6 does appear superior, but it's again, "welcome to dead mobo city," because of its SK7 clip. AFAIK.

Face it, Athlon's and offspring are HOT. Yes, you can use a fandaptor one some HS's. Fine and dandy---but, you need a ~68 cfm 80mm from Delta(these folks REALLY did their homework!) to equal the cooling power of the Delta 38.

This leads me to believe that I just have to live with the sweet sound of a '38. Unless I want to spend more on HSF's. I don't.

If you're gun shy of nasty SK7 clips for T-Birds/Durons, buy a Vantec FCE-6035D. Quick, before they're replaced by something "better." The SK7 clip on these is a pure joy. These HSF's are very nearly the same as GW FOP-38's. An 80 or 92mm case fan can be tie wrapped to the top of these HSF's--when winter comes! They may well accommodate a 80mm Fandapter, but I can't swear to it.

They're pure alumimum. Gasp! I ain't OCing any AMD CPU--they are too danged hot at stock! Copper is better. I don't care!

[wingstriker]

Everything I have read about the two points that the SK-6 is better, and I in fact will probably be ordering one for my own system soon.

[JTC]

Tried both. SK6 is better at cooling, and I use a papst 33cfm fan on it so it is quiet. My temps 27C idle, 43C load

System Specs:
Tbird 1.33 @ 1.540 gig
11x140/35, 1.85 Vcore
SK6 lapped HS w/ Papst 33cfm
Abit kt7a,256 mb. PC150 cas2
20 gig.ATA 100 7200 RPM HD
Win98se and Win2K duel boot
Leadtek Geforce Ultra
Detonator 12.90's and GTU
Mats.DVD/ + 8x8x32 CDRW
Antec SX830 case w/5 fans
4-80mm and 1-90mm
Rounded cables
SB LIve, and D-link Nic

[Chronical]

Anyone here from the vancouver lower mainland region? I want an sk-6 but don't know any local places that sell them and i don't have a credit card :p

[XprincoX]

wellz guys, look like i've settled with the sk-6 but with the YS tech. :) So hopefully i'll have some great results... tho i may need to play some loud music 24/7 :cool:

[outhouse]

do the silicone trick and it will cut the noise down quite a bit. I know i'm late on this post but all of the copper HSF's are so close to ane another it does not matter which one you get as long as you have one of them, the Gadiator\Goldengate is the cheapest and like the above HSF's depending on who you talk to you will get different results on which one is best. For me its a question of dollars verses the coolest temps and the extra bucks the others cost does not justify the cost as you wont see that much of an improvement with the others

[AZZKICKER]

I have a Glaciator with a delta modded into the stock location for the fan
then put spacers on top of the sink and put anouther delta on it

it still isnt cool enough for me

the bottom delta is spinning @ 8200+ rpm and the top one @ 7500+ rpm

[Phil]

whats the temp differance between the standard fan and the double delts setup?

[XprincoX]

How much difference does the silcon trick have compared with the normal setup?

[Phil]

As far as I know no ones yet measured a differance only said it seems quieter or doesn't sound any differant.
It only cuts down on noise due to vibration, and the delta makes enough noise even without any vibration, if you can distinctively make out a vibrating sound then it could make a differance but otherwise I much doubt it would make a very noticable differance

[outhouse]

Well ive done it to mine and it made a really big difference, the Deltas vibrate quite a bit and those vibrations translate into sound throughout your system, I run a duct and if the duct touches the fan the sound is really loud, so far i have never heard anyone say they have done it and were unhappy with the results. My Delta is just a hair louder then my 80mm case fans but i'm running a duct which makes it louder then a normal setup.

[Phil]

ahh the benefits of having a case with no fans above 30cfm

[Mr B]

An one concerned about the weight of the Glaciator might be interested in seeing what I did with mine...

http://www.overclockers.com/tips615/

Once mounted, weight really isn't an issue. You just don't want to move the case around too much with one installed. (ie, it you need to trasport your rig somewhere...take the Glaciator off...LOL)

Yeah, it's heavy, but it stays put when mounted. The clip is easy enough to work with that you wont bust a core, but strong enough to keep it where you put it.

My $.02

[Mr B]

Originally posted by Xprincox
How much difference does the silcon trick have compared with the normal setup?

I tested that out on my Alpha PEP66T shortly after that article appeared on the front page. I didn't notice an incredible difference in the noise level. The Delta 38 is loud, no matter what you do to it..=)

[The Overclocker]

i have been here before

[lennytiger]

Originally posted by AZZKICKER
I have a Glaciator with a delta modded into the stock location for the fan
then put spacers on top of the sink and put anouther delta on it

it still isnt cool enough for me

the bottom delta is spinning @ 8200+ rpm and the top one @ 7500+ rpm

what are your temps with the double delta and how much noise does it make???