Quiet CPU Cooler

[drkclw]

I have an Aria case and the stock HSF on my 1800+ is annoying me. I bought a Zalman 7000 but it was too wide. I'm hoping somebody can help me out and point out a quiet cooler to replace my stock cooler. My motherboard is a cheap Machspeed V2DP. Please help me, can't stand the noise anymore!

 

[Operandi]

Best option,Alpha PAL8045. If your board dosn't have the 4 mounting holes Alpha also makes an identical heat sink that uses the socket clips.

 

[drkclw]

Do you happen to know the model with the socket clips? My board doesn't have mounting holes.

 

[Operandi]

It's the 8055 (i think), but I can't find anyone selling it. Maybe sombody else knows of source?

 

[imported_Kensai]

The Zalman 7000Cu will work with Socket A and fit in an Aria.

 

[Baked]

According to Alpha's site, it's model PAL6030, but it's much smaller than the PAL8045/55.

 

[Zepper]

Doncha just love these people that recommend cooling solutions that cost more than some mobos or CPUs (that's $40. + a fan + shipping)... Besides which I don't think the clearance in the Aria (height) will allow the Alpha anyway. Have you ever actually measured the clearance you have? That would be a useful bit of info for us to have.
. OTOH, if you think the Alpha would fit, then this (at about 2.75") would do you just as well:
Spire WisperRock IV or similar, and you'd have some $$$s left to have some Mickey D's. If not, then look at the Thermal integration V77L, but you would have to get a Zalman Fanmate or such to control the feisty fan...

.bh.

 

[drkclw]

Kensai:
I bought a Zalman 7000B AlCu, the height was fine. It barely cleared the PS but the diameter of it was too big to be centered on the chip. I'd prefer not to cut off fins to make it fit.

Zepper:
I'll measure the height when i get home to get an exact measurement but its pretty close to the height of the Zalman, 62mm.

 

[wisdomtooth]

Originally posted by: drkclw
I bought a Zalman 7000B AlCu, the height was fine. It barely cleared the PS but the diameter of it was too big to be centered on the chip. I'd prefer not to cut off fins to make it fit.

why not?

 

[drkclw]

It's off by about 1 cm. I think the there wouldn't be enough clearance for the fan.

 

[wisdomtooth]

Originally posted by: drkclw
It's off by about 1 cm. I think the there wouldn't be enough clearance for the fan.

Hmm... I've gotten the 7000 to fit in situations where there is a 7mm discrepancy.

It's definitely worth a shot I think, especially if your purchase is non-refundable/exchangeable, or if you are going to get shafted with a restocking fee.

 

[drkclw]

I won't get stuck with the 7000 since I have a Sonata, 754 3200+ w/ stock cooler, that could use it. I'll take some measurements to get a better idea of what my options are.

 

[unarmdragon]

what did you end up getting since i'm going to be doing the same thing as you?