SLK-800 vs AX-7 questions

Demont · Jul 31, 2002

1. Will the AX-7 fit on an Abit kx7-333 and a soltek sl-75drv2?
2. Does the SLK-800 perform 30 dollars better than the AX-7?

Opinions welcome, I'm not *just* looking for the facts... I am on a tight budget so... that 30 dollars better really give me something. What do you guys think?

Yodums · Jul 31, 2002

http://www.amdforums.com/showthread.php?threadid=113809

The AX7 does fit the KX7-333, but not any of the Soltek 75DRVX. X being a number. Is it worth it? That's up to your wallet to decide, if you have cash to burn go for it. If you want to save money, buy the AX7. I'm sure 2-3 degrees can be made up from the AX7 by lapping. Heatsinks always (97% of them) benefit from lapping.

Yodums

JFettig · Jul 31, 2002

well youll only see 1-5c diff with a slk800, so its pointless, or you could just get a svc goldengate and save money if you really need to have it... or just stick with what you got...

or simply buy an ax-7 or a alpha 8045...

JFettig · Jul 31, 2002

you beat me by a second

Demont · Jul 31, 2002

well besides the slight cooling benefit, the slk800 has of course, more compatibility with motherboards and fans. sigh, i hate considering things

JimmyG · Jul 31, 2002

Here is a review:

http://www.hardocp.com/article.html?art=MzE3

Demont · Jul 31, 2002

maskedgeek said:
or just stick with what you got...

or simply buy an ax-7 or a alpha 8045...

my motives for upgrading my cooling as follows, i want to get a good heatsink so i can ditch the loud fan. i also want a 3 lug clip cause i already lost a lug on a different motherboard with this stupid hunk of copper CAK38 when transporting to a lan.

JFettig · Jul 31, 2002

well then it sounds like the alpha 8045 would be perfect for you!, it uses the 4 holes in the motherboard to mount, itll have awesome performance with a mid cfm fan... etc. its a quality heatsink!

JimmyG · Jul 31, 2002

A swiftech MCX462 will bolt on to the mobo also. It is also a quality HSF.

Demont · Jul 31, 2002

the alpha is old tech.... it just cant compete with the new stuff from thermalright.

steveyboy · Aug 4, 2002

Its always nice to own the best, but id go with the cheaper option. Ive got an slk 800, its nice and all, but i dont think its worth the extra money just for a few degrees. The nice thing about it is you can put just about any fan on top. My computer was really quiet when i put my 80 mm case fan on top.

-Steve

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