Heatsink recommendation

Hippo101 · Dec 23, 2004

Hello !

Im looking for a heatsink for my Barton 2500+ CPU...

The problem is that my mobo (Gigabyte 7VT600 1394) is a little restrictive.

A Vantec Aeroflow wont fit at all (74.5mm x 74.5mm)
A Thermaltake Silent Boost is on the very very limit (82mm x 70mm). I read that some people succesfulyl installed it, but others couldnt.

The mobo doesnt have mouting holes.
Click here for a picture 7VT600 Socket

I want to oc my 2500+ to a 3200+ and I want also to keep my pc relatively quiet.... and I dont really care about the price

TheWesson · Dec 23, 2004

Let me be the first to speak these words to you: "Thermalright SI 97".

Your mobo is not on the SI-97 incompatibility list but one Gigabyte board is ... I think the GA-7N400 Pro2 probably has a different chipset and therefore a different layout (judging by the name) than your mobo has.

http://thermalright.com/support_default.htm

RAMMAN · Dec 23, 2004

i dont think that cpu will go that far.

Flip-Mode · Dec 24, 2004

I can reccomend you the Thermalright ALX-800, its really compact.

Tebore · Dec 24, 2004

Flip-Mode said:
I can reccomend you the Thermalright ALX-800, its really compact.

Compact? That thing is the same size the SLK800.

Moto7451 · Dec 24, 2004

The ALX800 should probably fit... if you can find one. a TR2TT-M2 should fit Its not much wider or longer than the socket but its not exactly the best heatsink out there for overclocking. This is the closest thing to an ALX/SLK-800 I've seen.

The best option is probably This Dynatron or this Dynatron heatsink (only difference between the two is the fan) along with a 60-80mm fan adapter & a good fan like this (you can get 10 of these for $10).

As for going to 3200+ speeds just pin mod it so that it boots up as a 200MHz CPU (L12 mod like they do for mobiles).

Flip-Mode · Dec 24, 2004

ALX800 is quite compact as its made for 80mm fan only.
Go to the Thermalright website and take the dimentions and see if it fits

I wouldn't sattle on anything but a Thermalright.

Hippo101 · Dec 24, 2004

thx guys for the replies
I think ill go with a smaller heatsink (like the Dynatron) and put the 60mm to 80mm adapter.

I know that the SLK800 is very good but it wont fit on my mobo :-/

Do you think I could use this Volcano 10+ with this and this fan

And for the OC, do I have really to pin mod it or can I just set the FSB at 200mhz ?

Project86 · Dec 24, 2004

I'd like to 2nd the SI-97. It has a very small footprint, since the fins are suspended over base via the heatpipes. Awesome HS.

TheWesson · Dec 24, 2004

Hippo101 said:
thx guys for the replies
I think ill go with a smaller heatsink (like the Dynatron) and put the 60mm to 80mm adapter.

I know that the SLK800 is very good but it wont fit on my mobo

Do you think I could use this Volcano 10+ with this and this fan

And for the OC, do I have really to pin mod it or can I just set the FSB at 200mhz ?

Having an 80 fan blowing into a 80-60mm adapter, that really cripples the airflow.

Having an 80mm fan blowing out from an 80-60 mm adapter works a little better, but still not as good as having an 80mm heatsink in the first place.

I know you're concerned about problems with the HS fitting, though.

(edit) Ok, looked up the base dimensions for the SI-97, 48mm x 34mm according to this:
http://www.systemcooling.com/thermalright_si-97-02.html
some good pix there too which might help you decide whether it would fit or not.

Hippo101 · Dec 24, 2004

Here take a look
The heatsink is the AMD stock one
Its about 60mm*70mm and its almost touching a capacitor

So I guess the Thermalright should be the best option for me.
If u have any other idead let me know !

Project86 · Dec 24, 2004

The SI-97 should fit fine from what I can see. Might I add you can get from Jab-tech http://www.jab-tech.com/customer/product.php?productid=2520&cat=47&page=1 like I just did for $35! Most other top-end heatsinks cost closer to $50. Granted some of them include a fan... but you can add a low or medium speed Panaflo to his and you are set!

Flip-Mode · Dec 24, 2004

Hippo, the Thermalright sinks are made in a Y shape so to speak. They are the same size as your CPU at the bottom and then after a centimeter or two start to open up so they clear all the caps.
You should google for a Thermalright HSF placement on your mobo.

Project86 · Dec 24, 2004

Flipmode, I don't think you read the whole thread, or else are not familiar with the SI-97. It has a small base, then the heatpipes curve up and connect to the fins. The fins are suspended above the base, connected only by the pipes. It doesn't look like the SP-97 or any of the previous Thermalright sinks. It should fit.

Hippo101 · Dec 24, 2004

What Flipmode meant is that "standard" Thermalright heatsinks like the SLK900A will fit my mobo without problems because of the "Y" shape of the fins.

So, should I go with a SLK900A or a SI97 ??

Project86 · Dec 24, 2004

Oh, I get it.

Well, the SI-97 is only $35, and is the latest/best Thermalright product (perhaps tied with the SP-97). The SLK-900A is an older generation, and is getting harder to come by. I see no reason why you wouldn't grab the SI-97, but I'm sure you'd be happy with either.

Hippo101 · Jan 10, 2005

Got an ALX800 with a 39CFM Sunon Fan
Right now im idling at 39C at 3200+ speeds

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