Swiftech MCX462

[Elmo]

Is the Swiftech MCX462 heatsink compatible with the Shuttle Spacewalker AK31 v2.0 motherboard?

[Bonka]

If I remember correctly, the 462 uses 4 mounting screws to secure the heatsink. So, if your board has 4 holes outside the socket, you should be able to use the Swiftech.

[Elmo]

I was considering it, because everyone says it's the most effective out of all of them. Is it really worth all the money?

[Bonka]

I know that the Alphas are possibly cheaper, and may perform AS well. The reviews from HardOCP seem to like this sucker:

http://www.hardocp.com/reviews/cooling/roundup1101/index6.html
http://www.hardocp.com/reviews/cooling/roundup1101/index4.html
http://hardocp.com/reviews/cooling/roundup0801/index5.html

The temp readings look awesome with the Delta :D

[f155mph]

Heck YES is worth it. I got the older version of the Swiftech 462 and I like it a lot. It look way cool too. Plus I love the fact that I got the one of the best HSF on the market. My 1.1 Tbird never go above 42C unless my room get really hot like 85f. I think is worth every penny. But before you run out and get one, make sure that you and whoever you live with be able to stand the noise the fan make. I got a delta 68cfm on it and it pretty damn loud. You can just get the Sunon but that put out around 50 cfm, but is less noisy. If you are tight on money you can get the SK6 with the delta 38. But I think that fan is more annoying then the 68. I got both fans and the 38 make a higher pitch noise. Or you can get a Alpha 8035(I think that the model number). Both of those are great and they cost a lot less then the swify. You can always get an adapter for the SK6 so you can fit a 80mm on it. You really can't go wrong with any of them. If you have your heart set on the Swiftech, go for it.

:D

[Bonka]

Yeah, if you're not crazy about the noise, but still want the performance, get yourself a fan adaptor with an 80mm Delta. 10 decibals less, yet pushes about 7 more CFM's. Worse case scenario if the adaptor doesn't work too good, you'll probably only drop down the the performance of the 60m delta. Best of all, you don't get that dirtdevilish type of pitch.

[Intraveinous]

I dunno about 10db less... Which delta 80mm are you talking about? Fan adaptors a good idea tho... I recently made an adaptor and put the 80mm Delta 68CFM that I got with my MC462 on to my Zalman CNPS-5000+. Keeps my 1.33 @ 1.4 at a cool cool 31C after an hour of Prime95... Check this thread (http://forums.overclockers.ws/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=53664) for a few details...

Peace
John

[Bonka]

Originally posted by Intraveinous
I dunno about 10db less... Which delta 80mm are you talking about?

The 60mm Delta I'm talking about is the FFB0612EHE
The 80mm is the Delta FFB0812VHE.

If I remember, the specs are:

FFB0812VHE:
80x80x38mm, 57.2 CFM @ 4200 RPM, 44.5 dBA, 4.56w .38 amp, 12v DC


FFB0612EHE
60x60x38mm, 50.15 CFM @ 8000 RPM, 54.5 dBA, 9.60w .80 Amp, 12v DC


Got the specs here:
http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/delhigper.html

[Elmo]

I have a Global Win FOP38, 6800rpm, 46dB, 38CFM right now for my Athlon 1.133. My load temperature is around 52C on a hot day. If I replace it with the Swiftech MCX462 and a Delta 68cfm fan, what do you think my new load temperature will be?

Also, is a rheostat a good idea so I can turn the fan speed down if my cpu is cool enough?

[Sonny]

You guys are a little bit confused for fan sizing on the MCX462. Who told you guys that you need a fan adaptor on it?!?!?!?!?!?! Who ever did you cant trust anymore:eek: It was made to be use with a 80mm fan NOT a 60mm so why the hell do you want to use an adaptor. Another thing is that most adaptors do not work properly. The 80mm 57CFM is a quite puppy & not the best choice for extreme cooling on air. What you want is the 80mm 68CFM FFB0812SHE or the really loud 80mm 80CFM FFB0812EHE.

[muddocktor]

Originally posted by sonny
You guys are a little bit confused for fan sizing on the MCX462. Who told you guys that you need a fan adaptor on it?!?!?!?!?!?! Who ever did you cant trust anymore:eek: It was made to be use with a 80mm fan NOT a 60mm so why the hell do you want to use an adaptor. Another thing is that most adaptors do not work properly. The 80mm 57CFM is a quite puppy & not the best choice for extreme cooling on air. What you want is the 80mm 68CFM FFB0812SHE or the really loud 80mm 80CFM FFB0812EHE.

As he says: Whoever is telling you that you need an 80mm-60mm adapter hasn't seen a MC462 of any kind. It uses an 80 mm fan because that is how big the sucker is; you would have a heck of a time just mounting a wimpy little 60 mm fan on it.;) The Alpha PAL 8045 is the same size as the Swifty in dimensions and is also designed for an 80 mm fan also. I have both the 8045 and an original MC462(not rev A or MCX) so I definitely know the size of them. Also, both work extremely well but if you have the extra cash, go for the MCX462 as it will fit any motherboard with the 4 mounting holes around the socket(even P4, socket 478 boards with the adapter brackets) and the 8045 has clearance problems with some boards.

[el]

yeah I don't get what they are talking about unless he means a 80 to 92 as if it aint heavy enough!

[Intraveinous]

Someone said that you could save some money by getting an SK6 or something that ships with a 60mm fan and putting an 80-60mm adaptor on it. Then sticking a decently-high powered 80mm that doesn't make as much noise but makes the same or more CFM. For example, the 80mm VHE Delta that makes 57CFM but is 10dB quieter than the 60mm EHE Delta that only makes 50CFM...
Peace
John

[nikhsub1]

First the Alpha 8045 and the Swiftech MCX462 will not fit the Shuttle Ak-31's without some modding. The Northbridge fan connector is in the way and there is a capacitor in the way as well. I have tried it, trust me. It can be done but you have to notch the heat sink. Second of all you do not need a fan adapter to run an 80mm fan on an SK6. All you do is rotate the fan 45 degress and you use the same clips that come with the SK6, I have done this too.

[Yodums]

Since Nik had the experience of having the trouble putting it on I wouldn't recommend it then get another heatsink and fan possibly the Millennium Glaciator II which will defintely fit the motherboard 90% sure, it pushes 38cfm as well as the FOP and if you have good flow just put the case cover on and the nose will be unnoticeable.

Did I mention it was copper and top 3 heatsinks?

Although kind of pricey, but if you were intending to get the Swiftech then I don't think you know what pricey means :p

[Elmo]

Thanks for all the help, I've decided on the Volcano 6CU because it has the same DegreesC/W as the FOP38 for much less noise.

[nikhsub1]

I think the sk6 or the new MCX370 is better.

[Elmo]

I think those copper heatsinks are very good, but I'd go for the Volcano because it's cheaper.