I need a powerful fan

Skiing Squirrel · Dec 11, 2002

Well, For some odd reason, I cant get my 1600+ to get to 1800mhz. I want to get at least to this, and Im pretty close. Right now I have a ax-7 with like a 80mm 38 cfm fan on it right now. My temps are around 40-42 idle on the mobo and about 50 on load. If I were to get a bigger fan lets say... around 45 cfm, do you think I could see some better temps? What is the most powerful 80mm fan out there? Would it improve my temps(and overclock?) Any links? Thanks

Twisted · Dec 11, 2002

if you dont mind a hair dryer next to you get a vantec tornado

cullam3n · Dec 11, 2002

The Tornados are the highest cfm 80mm fans out there. You might want to try a Sunon 50cfm or something before you do that though.

-PC

PhobMX · Dec 11, 2002

Skiing Squirrel said:
Well, For some odd reason, I cant get my 1600+ to get to 1800mhz. I want to get at least to this, and Im pretty close. Right now I have a ax-7 with like a 80mm 38 cfm fan on it right now. My temps are around 40-42 idle on the mobo and about 50 on load. If I were to get a bigger fan lets say... around 45 cfm, do you think I could see some better temps? What is the most powerful 80mm fan out there? Would it improve my temps(and overclock?) Any links? Thanks

dude, it seems your chip is on its limit, cuz my chip is way hotter than yours and its still stable. Look at my setup

If you want 100% 1.9Ghz, just buy a 1700 tbred

Army_Of_1 · Dec 11, 2002

ax-7 + TT Smart Fan 2 = success
it can hit 75CFM @ 48dB

TheCor4D · Dec 11, 2002

Are those TT SmartFan2s any good? I have heard mixed reviews about them. Can you manually adjust them or is it auto?

Skiing Squirrel · Dec 11, 2002

Re: Re: I need a powerful fan

PhobMX said:
dude, it seems your chip is on its limit, cuz my chip is way hotter than yours and its still stable. Look at my setup

If you want 100% 1.9Ghz, just buy a 1700 tbred

Don't tempt me...

I bought this chip in hopes of getting around 1.9 ghz.

BoB NaPaLm · Dec 11, 2002

Im running one on my slk800 and it seems to be doing a very good job. My temps are a crazy 24 degrees c with the case side open and maximum load (running prime95) and the fan at max. My mobo tells me the case temp is 24 degrees so who knows whats going on

You have three options on how to control the smart fan 2.

1. You use the little knob you get with it to manually control the rpm of the fan.
2. Use the temp sensor to automatically increase the speed as the temp increases. This doesn't work aswell as manual control as it only reaches max speed when the temp starts hitting 55 degrees I think.
3. You can throuh your sanity into the wind

and stick a jumper inbetween the connectors to have full speed all the time mode...or just stick the knob controller thingy to max like I do.

TheCor4D · Dec 11, 2002

When the SF2 is running at full RPM, is it pretty loud? I know what the dbs are, but is it a high pitched noise? or is it not to bad or what? Just wondering since i leave my comp on 24/7 (F@H)

BoB NaPaLm · Dec 11, 2002

TheCor4D said:
When the SF2 is running at full RPM, is it pretty loud? I know what the dbs are, but is it a high pitched noise? or is it not to bad or what? Just wondering since i leave my comp on 24/7 (F@H)

Well the case side is off and its on full power and I can only hear the whooshing of air and a slight whine of the motor. It is pretty tolerable actually but the thing demands alot of air which I can't provide it at the moment (thats why the sides off)....a duckting job is in the works together with better airflow.

It comes with loads of wire bits, is a fetching orange colour and includes a nice laser cut fan grill. Overall good value for money I would say.

Skiing Squirrel · Dec 12, 2002

I might get one of those.

mateo · Dec 12, 2002

Try an 80mm-92mm adapter. You could either get more airflow for the noise, or slap on a 119 CFM Tornado

ReconSniper · Dec 12, 2002

I have 2 80mm fans blowing in from the front, 2 80mm fans blowing in from the side, 2 80mm fans blowing out on the back, 2 80mm fans on my power supply, both blowing out. I have 3 40mm HD fans blowing in on my hd. I have a 40mm fan on my Northbridge, and Watercooling on my CPU. On my Geforce I have the Thermaltake Ultimate cooler, all copper with nickel ramsinks.

ThePunkGeek · Dec 12, 2002

just raise your vcore some :\

T'wolves · Dec 12, 2002

And with that vcore increase your temps go up a good bit. My chip is on the same edge with water cooling, just check my sig. You may not be able to get much more no matter how hard you try. Ever chip has its limits.

cullam3n · Dec 12, 2002

ReconSniper said:
I have 2 80mm fans blowing in from the front, 2 80mm fans blowing in from the side, 2 80mm fans blowing out on the back, 2 80mm fans on my power supply, both blowing out. I have 3 40mm HD fans blowing in on my hd. I have a 40mm fan on my Northbridge, and Watercooling on my CPU. On my Geforce I have the Thermaltake Ultimate cooler, all copper with nickel ramsinks.

Got enough fans there buddy?

-PC

BoB NaPaLm · Dec 12, 2002

Lol I thought one of the main purposes of watercooling was to reduce noise...

TheNamelessOne · Dec 12, 2002

Be careful it depends on what you can tolerate. I also have the SF2 and the side of the case off, and I could not tolerate it at full speed. I have it on auto and it is MUCH quieter.

mateo · Dec 12, 2002

BoB NaPaLm said:
Lol I thought one of the main purposes of watercooling was to reduce noise...

Or overclock with insane vcores...

Skiing Squirrel · Dec 12, 2002

wait... They make 80-92mm adaptors? Also, more CFM means a lower temp... In theory right?

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