Dragon Orb 3

[Ice Breaker 489]

does anyone hav any experience using the dragon orb 3 (7000rpm)?

I was thinking of getting this instead of the volcano 7...

Is it any good? Does anyone know of any sites that gave it good/bad review?

[Mike K]

I had a DR3 once. I couldnt get that huge clip to stay on the lugs. Well the clip fell off so the whole hsf fell off so I ended up burning a 1GHZ T-Bird. They are also not that good at cooling. Theyre ok if you do not o/c. They are mostly for looks. I dont think the 7 is any better. Maybe look into the Cooler Master with the heatpipe.

[Bender]

The dragon orb looks cool but it isn't a great cooler. I would suggest an SK6 or for about half the price you can get a Golden Gate (www.svcompucycle.com). For about $20 you cant go wrong with the Golden Gate. Shipping at SVC is also very reasonable.

[flounder43]

Also, if it is between the Volcano 7 and the DOrb, go with the Volcano 7. I see they are going for 22.50 at www.sidewindercomputers.com.

[Bender]

After looking around at SVC I think I found an even better deal. You can get an Alpha 8045 with a 48cfm fan for $36 and really cheep shipping. If you want the best cooling go for the Alpha.

[Sonny]

I have it & still using it. I also find the clip to be great since it uses all the socket lugs. It works pretty well if my overclock is any proof of that. I do urge you however to look at other HSF within your budget that will outperform the DOrb3+Cu & to also find one that uses similar clips for stability & safety or better yet something that uses the 4 holes around the socket to mount. Good Luck:beer:

m_mike_k - If you can't program a TEC-2 to regulate boost pressure does it suck?

[crazyman]

Originally posted by Ice Breaker 489
does anyone hav any experience using the dragon orb 3 (7000rpm)?

I was thinking of getting this instead of the volcano 7...

Is it any good? Does anyone know of any sites that gave it good/bad review?

read here (http://www.tweaktown.com/document.php?dId=87&dType=review)
:)

[flounder43]

I like this review (http://www.commongrounds-pc.com/Reviews/volcano7.html) for the 7...

Also, if I recall correctly, that Dragon Orb weighs 692 grams!!! That is heavy for somthing that attaches with only a socket clip!

[Ice Breaker 489]

thanx for the link crazyman!

I'm inching toward the orb 3 :D

[crazyman]

Originally posted by Ice Breaker 489
thanx for the link crazyman!

I'm inching toward the orb 3 :D

WOW! Hi neighbor! I am in Mission Hills,at the 118 & 405 !
what a small world..thats cool!
we have probably bumped into each other at Fry's..lol
I'm in your area all the time for work,like everyday!
:) Dan

for those of you who don't know,we live like 7 miles away from each other

[Ice Breaker 489]

hey ur right! i didnt notice that...

were u at frys today?

I was there to get my HD and CD drive

[crazyman]

Originally posted by Ice Breaker 489
hey ur right! i didnt notice that...

were u at frys today?

I was there to get my HD and CD drive

lol,no not today,it was one of those rare days that I was'nt,the beauty of the valley is we have two..lol
I was at the burbank store yesterday.
:) I live for the la times fry's ads. :eek:

[Ice Breaker 489]

I use to get daily news and get the frys ads from there but the post office finally got my neighbors address right!

well its cool to know that OC forum members arent as distant as i thought they were.

[KFB]

All orbs get dissed alot in these forums. My Dorb3 is the only orb I have ever had, and I have been very happy with it. It is well-designed and well-made and it looks cool. But that's just my opinion.

[-=UR=- Ranger]

The cooling power of the Orb 3 is ok, even for slight oc. But considered it´s size, weigt and noise it is not too good.
On the other hand I must admit, that it is by far the coolest looking aircooler around:D