Alpha PAL8045 vs. Millennium Glaciator II

[wunautica]

Which is better? I'm going to be buying one soon. Thx.

Alpha PAL8045 w/ 80x25mm YS-Tech 48.5CFM Fan

Specifications:
Fan dimensions: 80 x 80 x 25 mm
Connector type: 4-pin
Bearing type: two ball
Fan speed: 3300 RPM
Fan airflow: 48.5 CFM
Static Pressure: 3.8mm-H20
Sound Level: 36.9 dB (A-weighted)
MTBF: 75,000 Hours
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Power Consumption: 3.12 Watts
Current Draw at 12VDC: 0.26 Amperes
Starting Voltage: 7VDC


Millennium Glaciator II w/ Factory Fan

Specifications:
.16C/W Sink to Air - This is a bench test with a simulated heat source on a 9X11 mm die.

Fan - AVC 2 Ball Rated @ 29 CFM free flow. MTBF is 50,000 hrs. 2.88 W 5700 RPM +/- 10% . 36 dBA

Heat sink - 99.99 pure copper @ 385 W/m-K., Weight is 615 grams.


So..which all these stats above, which is gonna be better? If not better, is the Thermalright SK6 w/40.1 CFM YS Tech Fan? As you can see, I like quite fans. No Deltas please. Here a link to that SK6 http://www.kdcomputers.com/exec/productProfile?id=412

As for prices here what I gotten so far:

Thermalright SK6 w/40.1 CFM YS Tech Fan = $39.50 w/o tax & shipping.

Millennium Glaciator II (includes .6g of Artic Silver II & Grille) = $39.35 w/tax & shipping already.

Alpha PAL8045 w/ 80x25mm YS-Tech 48.5CFM Fan (includes 3.0g Artic Silver II & Grille) = $45.97 w/o tax & shipping.


SO....if anybody has any suggestions on which HSF to get, please comment. And if my prices are high, then please list the site w/o tax please to keep it cheap=) If this is in the wrong section, please move it, and if something similar was already posted, sorry. Late -wU

[Direwolf]

From all the reviews I have read

the alpha is way better, seen a good 6 reviews ;)

Alpha reviews
http://www.anandtech.com/showdoc.html?i=1532

http://www.cluboc.net/reviews/heatsinks/alpha/pal8045/


http://www.2fastcpu.com/alphpal8045/page1.html


http://www.overclockercafe.com/Reviews/Alpha_8045/index.html

Glaciator ll reviews
http://www.overclockercafe.com/Reviews/Glaciator_II/index.html

Would post more Glaciator ll reviews but its hard to find any

[el]

I have too many hsf already but I still bought two Alphas they are a steal at 32.99 so buy that one and it is very quiet too!

[SickBoy]

I'd have to say the Alpha would be a better choice.... I equipped mine with a Delta 68 CFM and a rheostat speed control and I have to say it pleases me....

But I think the Glaciator II is still quieter if you don't have a rheostat for it. So if you want less sound go for that one, better performance go for the Alpha.

[Wega!]

I ordered a Alpha 8045 yesterday. I can't wait to get my hands on it! :D My problem is that I only have a 35 CFM fan for it. Do you guy's think that will be enough for it?

[el]

plenty if you case has good air flow. some guys tested it with a 26cfm panaflo and it still cooled well. not great but very well for no noise at all. you might even hear your harddrive again!

[oc jason]

id getthe galciator i still think for the cfm to noise ratio it cannot be beat there are my temps and i am proud of them

[UnseenMenace]

Originally posted by [OC] Jason
id getthe galciator i still think for the cfm to noise ratio it cannot be beat there are my temps and i am proud of them

I agree totally with Jason and get the Glaciator 2 as it is exceptionally quiet and imho the best heatsink that I have ever used respective to sound and performance, the Glaciator 2 has an exceptional build quality and comes with a well designed clip that makes fittingand removing a breeze. The small packet of artic silver which comes with it makes this a quality and well thought out product that is well worth the money.. you will not be disapointed.

[Wega!]

Originally posted by [OC] Jason
id getthe galciator i still think for the cfm to noise ratio it cannot be beat there are my temps and i am proud of them

Nice temp's Jason. Is that under load?

[oc jason]

actually the load is bout 43c MAx, that was just after a few hours of Counter Strike, but IF and when i turn on my 120mm 103cfm Sanyo Denki Intake fan then the load temps ARE 39c, ill post pics later just for fun (if i remember). But man that thing sux in so much dust, cuase i have not filter, that i barely ever use it, and i hit my finger with it, and about lost it. Other than that it is a GREAT fan, 39.5 bd at 103 cfm, i dont belive it but still that is what it said

[Fosgate]

Dont bother with either of those sinks. Go straight for the THERMALRIGHT SK-6, its dropped my chip temp by 15 oC.

900 Mhz T-Bird (Over clocked to 1066 Mhz)
Abit KT7A
384Mb Hypertec PC133 ram
GeForce2 Pro64 (Overclocked to 228Mhz core 461Mhz Memory)
20Gb IBM Hard drive.
Cooling:- SK-6 sink with a 60mm Delta fan (It`s VERY LOUD!!), 2x 120mm fans (1 in the front & 1 in the top), 1 60mm YS-TECH in the back and a system exhauster sat under the graphics card.
3D Benchmark2001= So far 3326
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