upgrading my nf7-2 v1.

maxa · Apr 25, 2005

upgrading my nf7-S v2.

I am upgrading my nf7-S v2.
old: atlon 1400
256 mg 2100 memory

new: xp mobile 2500

question what kind of headsink should i buy. my motherboard only can acept clipping headsink. also taking in mind I would like to try to overclocked it. In addition, what kind of memory I would need to buy between 512 meg to 1 gig.

thank you

]-[itman · Apr 25, 2005

What motherboard exactly do you have? I'm assuming it's the NF7-S2? Also, what is your pricerange for you memory and heatsink?

Fireball_dbz · Apr 25, 2005

well i hope you got a good deal for that setup because you could have switched to a 64 cpu ands its around the same price.... anyways the hsf i think you ought to get the thermalright xp 90c http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835109122 its a good quality heatsink....

]-[itman · Apr 25, 2005

Fireball_dbz said:
well i hope you got a good deal for that setup because you could have switched to a 64 cpu ands its around the same price....

#1 the a64 cpu is going to be more expensive.
#2 this would require a new motherboard which would obviously add the the expense greatly.
#3 if he can afford good quality RAM, he can carry it with him to an a64 setup in the future if he so choses.

I think you'll be very happy with your upgrade. The mobile 2500+'s overclock like champs and you'll see a very significant improvement over your current setup. One question though, what kind of psu do you have? You may have to upgrade that as well.

maxa · Apr 26, 2005

Upgrading Abit Nf7-s Version 2

my nf7-S v2. was bought over one and half years. I would like a quiet headsink because I live in an appartment building. Memory, perhas you can provide some 512 mg or and 1 gig models suggestion. Since memory prices are comming down, I think I can buy some good memory.

Thank you.

aka-DoC- · Apr 26, 2005

I would get exactly what I am using at the moment. The thing cools great and is silent as can be. Maybe look to ebay to find it cheaper.. I'll be getting rid of mine as soon as my venice comes in.

http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835118112

This is one like I am using.... may want to watch it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=80147&item=6763412817&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

maxa · Apr 26, 2005

please, to everybody who try to help, I need you to know that my ABIT NF7-S IS VERSION 2. THANKS TO HITMAN I MADE A MOST SIMPLY SEARCH AND FIND OUT THAT I WAS UNDER THE WRONG INPRETION THAT MY ABIT NF7-S WAS VERSION 1.

SO STILL, I NEED A QUIET HEADSINK WITH CLIPS FOR MY NEW XP MOBILE 2500 PLUS SOME SUGGESTION ON 512 MG OR/AND 1 GIG MEM

THANK YOU AGAIN :santa:

Aslan · Apr 26, 2005

The best heatsink I can suggest is a Thermalright SI-97, paired with a 92mm Panaflo, either the M1A @ 48cfm/30dba or the H1A @ 56.8cfm/35dba. A Delta Triple Blade Low Speed @ 57.6cfm/36dba would be better performance-wise, but costs more, and is out of stock at the only source.
http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/de92trbllows.html.

Also, the SI-97 has clips, but keep in mind that the NF7-S v2.0 does have mounting holes, so you can use a bolt-on heatsink provided you can find one.

fldrice · Apr 26, 2005

If you can still find a Thermalright slk947u or sp97 I still highly recommend them.

Aslan · Apr 26, 2005

fldrice said:
If you can still find a Thermalright slk947u or sp97 I still highly recommend them.

I wish. I found a store in Canada that was selling SP-97's for $25.00 CDN, but they sold out before I could order. :-/

Also, with the SP-97 you need to order a different backplate, as the one that comes with the heatsink doesn't fit properly.

aka-DoC- · Apr 26, 2005

The Zalman has clips with it, and has never let me down in the almost two years I have run it. As far as memory goes I have always just run the corsair value ram on mine. With the good value ram out there now, anything over 120$ for a gig is overkill IMO.

]-[itman · Apr 26, 2005

aka-DoC- said:
The Zalman has clips with it, and has never let me down in the almost two years I have run it. As far as memory goes I have always just run the corsair value ram on mine. With the good value ram out there now, anything over 120$ for a gig is overkill IMO.

Agreed. You can find really high performance RAM that costs quite a bit more, but you won't really need it with an AXP. anandtech.com just did a valueRAM comparison that is quite interesting.

http://www.anandtech.com/memory/showdoc.aspx?i=2392&p=1

The Kingston cas3 RAM did decently(this is the RAM I have in my sig, although mine is 2 x 256). You can pick it up at newegg for real cheap.

The OCZ value RAM did exceptionally well for a bit more.

The OCZ pc3200 gold did a little bit better than the value RAM, but you'd need to spend about $200 for that.

Aslan · Apr 26, 2005

The thing with Kingston Value-Ram is that you never really know what chips you're going to get when you order it from Newegg or a similar store. It's best to check a B&M like BestBuy as that way you'll be able to select the chips you want, although it's more pricey.

fldrice · Apr 26, 2005

Aslan said:
I wish. I found a store in Canada that was selling SP-97's for $25.00 CDN, but they sold out before I could order.
Also, with the SP-97 you need to order a different backplate, as the one that comes with the heatsink doesn't fit properly.

I thought the SP-97 comes with the neo backplate, which should fit every motherboard? If it does come with the standard backplate, you don't have to buy a new backplate. All you have to do is cut a little bit off one of the corners of the backplate so that it doesn't interfere with one of the motherboard mounting screws.

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