Alpha 8045 OR Swiftech MC-462A [Archive]

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gouki

11-27-01, 08:24 AM

Well, I have a choice to get one of these free. Dont ask why but if you were me, which would be better ? :)

mEKbOY

11-27-01, 09:19 AM

Neither...the newer model of the swiftech came out. I have seen 3 reviews so far from cluboc, frostytect, and oc cafe and they all have said it beats the old swifty and alpha out. Even better they made it so it fits all four mount motherboards with the new design. Heres the product link:MCX462-B (http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/mcx462b.html)

Heres some reviews:
Cluboc (http://www.cluboverclocker.com/reviews/heatsinks/swiftech/mcx462/index.htm)
Frostytech (http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=876)

Sonny

11-27-01, 09:44 AM

Thanks for the links to the reviews. Been wanting to read about them if the smaller ribbed pins give a boost in performance.

The Overclocker

11-27-01, 10:24 AM

the swiftech is slightly cooler and is easier to mount, i think that answers it

gouki

11-27-01, 10:41 AM

Thanks 'the overclocker'. Does water cooling seem to be a better solution ?

jbell

11-27-01, 10:42 AM

Originally posted by mEKbOY
Neither...the newer model of the swiftech came out. I have seen 3 reviews so far from cluboc, frostytect, and oc cafe and they all have said it beats the old swifty and alpha out. Even better they made it so it fits all four mount motherboards with the new design. Heres the product link:MCX462-B (http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/mcx462b.html)

Heres some reviews:
Cluboc (http://www.cluboverclocker.com/reviews/heatsinks/swiftech/mcx462/index.htm)
Frostytech (http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=876)

That is a SWEEEET heatsink - gots to save me money!!

nikhsub1

11-27-01, 11:24 AM

If it is only between these 2, get the Alpha as it performs better than the old swiftech, but not better than the new MCX462.

Dagon

11-27-01, 01:10 PM

The old Swiftech MC462 and alpha 8045 are about the same cooling. The swiftech is more $$, but for that you're getting a better quality finishing. The alpha's are notorious for needing lapping, the swiftech's are smooth... If you don' mind paying less and lapping the alpha by hand, then go ahead.. If you you want to have a better turn-key Heatsink, go Swiftech.

Now, the new swiftech is supposedly cools even better..so you're call.

11-27-01, 08:40 PM

Alphas are 29.99 +4 dollars shipping at SVC add a fan for a couple bucks extra and you save about 40bucks over the swifty for nearly the same performance.

Daovonnaex

11-27-01, 11:26 PM

Originally posted by gouki
Thanks 'the overclocker'. Does water cooling seem to be a better solution ? Water cooling is a better solution, because of its superior heat transfer qualities that make it far better for convection that air. However, you should still have at least one fan in order to keep the ambient temperature down. The downside of water cooling is that if a leak develops, you're screwed.

gouki

11-28-01, 01:00 AM

Hmm, will there be condensation if I were to use water-cooling with peltier ?. Anything to stop it from condensing ?

Daovonnaex

11-28-01, 01:05 AM

Originally posted by gouki
Hmm, will there be condensation if I were to use water-cooling with peltier ?. Anything to stop it from condensing ? There would be condensation, but you can stop that by surrounding the socket in silicon.