Athlon 64 cooling

[KouklatheCat]

I was thinking about using this heatsink with this fan. Would this be a decent combo. Also would the fan exceed my MB fan headers specs? I have a Gigabyte GA-K8NSC-939 MB.

Thanks

 

[Bobthelost]

Probably ok, but you dont need or want anything over 50/60CFM for the CPU fan, after that the extra air does nothing but make noise.

I'd look at some slower fans, 1200 or 1400 rpm should be more than enough for a CPU fan.

 

[Howard]

I'd go for this one instead: http://www.jab-tech.com/Thermalright-SI-120-pr-3076.html

With this fan: http://www.jab-tech.com/YATE-LOON-120mm-Case-Fan-D12SL-12-pr-3009.html

Because I'm cheap like that. Actually, I prioritize low noise over maximum cooling, so the YL fan would have been a good choice anyway. If you desire lower temps, I recommend this: http://www.petrastechshop.com/12x38sadesan.html with a fan controller.

 

[scrawnypaleguy]

I agree with Howard. Get the SI-120 instead of the XP-120; it fits on more motherboards and has better performance. Also, DO NOT get the aluminum fan you linked to. It's got closed holes for the fan and since TR's clips attach to the bottom-most hole on the fan, you would not be able to attach it to the cooler.

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: scrawnypaleguy
I agree with Howard. Get the SI-120 instead of the XP-120; it fits on more motherboards and has better performance. Also, DO NOT get the aluminum fan you linked to. It's got closed holes for the fan and since TR's clips attach to the bottom-most hole on the fan, you would not be able to attach it to the cooler.

With a hacksaw (or something similar) and a pair of pliers, you can easily mod the corners so that they're open.

http://forums.silentpcreview.com/viewtopic.php?t=18368

 

[lopri]

To OP: What's your priority? 1)Whisper-Silence? 2)Silence? 3)Performance? 4)Extreme-Performance?

The noise from a fan is predominantly decided by the fan's RPM. Sure manufacturers talk their gimmikcs here and there, but it's my conclusion. What's important is the RPM you're going to set/use, not the fan manufacturer. I somethines fancy a "Pepsi" test of various fans, say, Y-L fan sppining @2000RPM and Big Typhoon fan @2000RPM. Would people be able to tell? I'm not sure. Y-L fan is great, no doub, it's well built and give options to both connnectors (3-pin mobo, 4-pin molex) but the reason why it's not noisy is because it has low RPM. That's the No.1 factor of the silenceness.

In reality, it's very easy to control fan speed either via wires or via software. Just get pefromance HSF and if you think the fan is too loud, get a fan controller or do a symple mod to feed less voltages to the fan.

 

[KouklatheCat]

I would like performance with reasonable silence. The only reason I originally suggested the aluminum fan was I already have it. If there is a fan that will work better im willing to consider it.

 

[Bobthelost]

If you've already got it then i wouldn't worry, you'll need to use cable ties or similar to secure the fan to the heatsink i expect (or cut the corners). But undervolted it should be ok.

The yate loon Howard linked to is a good choice if you feel those $ burning a hole in your pocket though.

 

[KouklatheCat]

I thought the aluminum fan might look cool as well or possibly absorb some of the heat.

 

[KouklatheCat]

Anyone know what specs, fan wattage, amps etc the CPU fan header on my MB will tolerate?

 

[thecoolnessrune]

SI-120 and a Delta EFB series 120mm low speed fan. You can hook that one up to a mobo header.

 

[skalra63]

i have this heatsink
AK-859 which was left over from my old 754 system that went.
then i mounted it with
Silent Cat 120

using a fan adapter.
my cpu is at 32 celcuis idle, and 44 when running prime95 which isnt bad i dont think.

 

[MadScientist]

Artic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro $26. shipped, comes with (too thick) pre-applied MX-1 TIM, and fits stock RM. Check the Heatsink Reviews sticky for reviews.

 

[skalra63]

i was thinking of getting one of those arctic freezers, but they are very loud.

 

[MadScientist]

Originally posted by: skalra63
i was thinking of getting one of those arctic freezers, but they are very loud.

I don't find it loud, but everyone has different noise level tolerances.

Originally posted by: lopri
In reality, it's very easy to control fan speed either via wires or via software. Just get pefromance HSF and if you think the fan is too loud, get a fan controller or do a symple mod to feed less voltages to the fan.