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Ozymandes

11-05-01, 11:59 AM

Has anyone used the Thermaltake Volcano 6Cu fan/heatsink?

What is your opinion on it?

Thanks for any help.

OZYMANDES

Legionnaire

11-05-01, 02:18 PM

IM using it right now. Keeps things as close to ambient as possible, and cheap too.

Sonny

11-05-01, 02:35 PM

Originally posted by Ozymandes
Has anyone used the Thermaltake Volcano 6Cu fan/heatsink?

What is your opinion on it?

Thanks for any help.

OZYMANDES If you don't plan to O/C a lot then it's fine. You would want the 6Cu+, 7000rpm fan, at least but try & spend a little bit more to get an all copper HSF. Maybe an SK-6 would be a better alternative.

flounder43

11-05-01, 03:05 PM

I overclock with a Volcano 5, works fine. The 6Cu is even better.

Oni

11-05-01, 03:38 PM

Originally posted by sonny
If you don't plan to O/C a lot then it's fine. You would want the 6Cu+, 7000rpm fan, at least but try & spend a little bit more to get an all copper HSF. Maybe an SK-6 would be a better alternative.

um, the Cu+ IS all copper.

funnyperson1

11-05-01, 03:43 PM

actually it isnt all copper its like the old Alpahs with copper CPU contact and aluminum fins....the sk6 is an excellent choice, right now im geting a CBG-38 its all copper and 11 bucks at svcompucycle.com, it doesnt perform that well and is beaten by higher end aluminum heatsinks, but its for my dads comp (im ordering him a nice tualatin CELLY :)).....for 11 bucks its hard to beat price/performance, but the CU+ should be a little better....

Ozymandes

11-06-01, 06:02 AM

Thanks for your replies guys.

I appreciate the help.

OZYMANDES

Sonny

11-06-01, 07:33 AM

Originally posted by Oni

um, the Cu+ IS all copper. This is the 6Cu+
http://www.thermaltake.com/images/productImagev6+.gif
It is NOT all copper. Just a slug inserted at the bottom.
http://www.thermaltake.com/images/productImageCopper.gif

flounder43 - How much O/C have you reached with a Volcano 5? If you want a huge O/C then you will need a higher performing HSF. I remember that you saying that you don't see the reason for spending a lot of money for a HSF. That's your choice & are entitled to it as much as the next guy. I choose to spend the extra money, if I don't have it then I work for it, for a high performance HSF. This is not a flame. I hope you do not get offended by this. I just do not agree with suggesting the least acceptable product for the job.

adamtekh

11-06-01, 07:47 AM

im useing a CAK 68( with ASII ) which has a wimpy , but not loud fan (20 cfm).

ive readeched a 25 % OC with it on my new 900 t-bird @ 1131 with temps around 48c @ full load

i cant stand those 7000 rpm fans

tacobell

11-06-01, 09:15 AM

i can´t stand either.. i´m using the Cu and it was fine until my video board died.. here in Brazil is very hot and it could keep 50c.. the same temp that I had with fop38 7000rpm..

but it´s very silent..

Ozymandes

11-06-01, 09:38 AM

I was considering the Cu6 because I also hate the 7000 RPM fans. They are too noisy and anoying. I am currently gettig 52 C:eek: at full load on the Intel heatsink and fan shipped with my PIII 866 at 1040 (160FSB:D TUSL2-C). I was hoping to drop it by at least 10 C with some HS/F that is NOT 7000 RPM - any suggestions?

OZYMANDES

funnyperson1

11-06-01, 09:50 AM

actually i had changed my mind on the heatsink and i ordered a VolcanoII ill tell you how it turns out....it has a 28cfm fan....

flounder43

11-06-01, 12:07 PM

Sounded like a flame to me...

Anyway, temps are not a prob with my 1.0 Ghz Athlon even at 1.85 volts. 46-48 is the top that I have ever seen, usually because of high ambient temps.

I happen to have the volcano 5, but as I was saying, I would prefer the 6cu or 6cu+. Just a couple of bucks more, and I have read every review I could find, and I am satisfied with their performance.

Yes, it is my opinion, and my assessment of these HSF's. Sorry you don't agree.

Fightingpiper

11-06-01, 12:28 PM

I co the Volcano 6 on my 1800XP and am pretty satisfied. I was running temps around 56c when oc'ed with the stock HS. I added the volcano and some extra exhaust fans and it dropped my temps dramatically. It went down to 43c full load. Since I added the fans and volcano at the same time I can't tell U exactly what the result of the just the HS was But I think it made a tremendous difference.