Thermaltake Silent Boost HSF $26.99 @ SVC

[s0ssos]

this is also $27 at case-mod.com dunno if shipping is cheaper there

 

[Su1c1da1]

anybody tried it yet? and how is it?

 

[Dran]

On sale at Xoxide for $24.

 

[Slickone]

Originally posted by: SinMen
Yeah, next time someone is going to put the whole spec in the title so we won't miss a beat. Can't wait for that long ass title.

It'd still be short with just "AMD only" added.
Plenty of long titles on here. Like this.


Anyone know of tests comparing this HSF to any of the ThermalRight SK/SLK's, or Zalman CNPS7000A?

 

[Dran]

Originally posted by: Slickone

Originally posted by: SinMen
Yeah, next time someone is going to put the whole spec in the title so we won't miss a beat. Can't wait for that long ass title.

It'd still be short with just "AMD only" added.
Plenty of long titles on here. Like this.

AMD didn't do Socket 370.

 

[SinMen]

Originally posted by: Slickone
It'd still be short with just "AMD only" added.

It will be much longer if you add this: Application for AMD Athlon XP up to 3400+, Fan Dimension: 80x80x25, Heatsink Dimension:82x70x49mm (41 fins), Rated Voltage: 12V, Started Voltage 7V, Rated Current: 0.13A, Power Input 1.56W, Fan Speed: 2450?0% RPM, Max Air Flow: 27.5 CFM, Air Pressure: 25.97 Pa-min, Noise Level: 21dBA, Bearing Type: Hydro Wave Bearing, Life Time: 50,000 hours, Connector: 3pin
OH, may be add shipping to that too if it's not long enough.

 

[fatogre]

My AMD 1700 could not resist. It was beggin' please....I need to be cool!

 

[clarkmo]

For the fan only
You want the fbl series. You'll have to do a product search.

 

[boyRacer]

Got it today for my brothers 2100+@2.45GHz... i took off the original fan and put a 36cfm fan instead and its running about 5-6 degrees hotter than the Vantec Aeroflow that was on it before. Room temp is a little warm at 85f...

 

[leonc]

If your room is at 85C, you probably want to get out of there quickly. It's going to kill you.

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: leonc
If your room is at 85C, you probably want to get out of there quickly. It's going to kill you.

lol oops... hahahaha... post edited just for you.

 

[SinMen]

Originally posted by: boyRacer
i took off the original fan and put a 36cfm fan instead and its running about 5-6 degrees hotter than the Vantec Aeroflow that was on it before.

Had you tested it with the original fan?

 

[c5guy]

I'm thinking of getting this heatsink.

Couple of questions for those that have gotten it...

1) Does thermal paste come with it or do I need to buy it seperate?

2) I have an Abit NS7-s with a Barton 2500+. Am I going to need a copper shim that I've seen some website push you to get when buying a HSF?


Thanks

 

[kellybrf]

Originally posted by: c5guy
1) Does thermal paste come with it or do I need to buy it seperate?

2) I have an Abit NS7-s with a Barton 2500+. Am I going to need a copper shim that I've seen some website push you to get when buying a HSF?

1- it comes with some but youd be best off to pick up some arctic silver 3

2- im running the same setup without a shim. you only need a shim if youre really concerned about breaking the cpu

 

[Slickone]

Originally posted by: SinMen
It will be much longer if you add this: Application for AMD Athlon XP up to 3400+, Fan Dimension: 80x80x25, Heatsink Dimension:82x70x49mm (41 fins), Rated Voltage: 12V, Started Voltage 7V, Rated Current: 0.13A, Power Input 1.56W, Fan Speed: 2450?0% RPM, Max Air Flow: 27.5 CFM, Air Pressure: 25.97 Pa-min, Noise Level: 21dBA, Bearing Type: Hydro Wave Bearing, Life Time: 50,000 hours, Connector: 3pin
OH, may be add shipping to that too if it's not long enough.

You are correct, sir.

Originally posted by: kellybrf
1- it comes with some but youd be best off to pick up some arctic silver 3

AS's Ceramique tested better.

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: kellybrf

Originally posted by: c5guy
1) Does thermal paste come with it or do I need to buy it seperate?

2) I have an Abit NS7-s with a Barton 2500+. Am I going to need a copper shim that I've seen some website push you to get when buying a HSF?

1- it comes with some but youd be best off to pick up some arctic silver 3

2- im running the same setup without a shim. you only need a shim if youre really concerned about breaking the cpu

Mine actually didn't come with any thermal paste... and looking at neweggs pictures, SVC, and other resellers' description... they don't mention any thermal paste coming with the package either.

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: SinMen

Originally posted by: boyRacer
i took off the original fan and put a 36cfm fan instead and its running about 5-6 degrees hotter than the Vantec Aeroflow that was on it before.

Had you tested it with the original fan?

Yep... its 1-2c warmer... anyway... i put the aeroflow back on and its cooling 5c cooler again. weird... both the reviews i read looked like this one would perform better... since it was all copper. Interesting though is... its very light... much lighter than my SK7 despite having more fins. The bottom couldve used some lapping but i didnt feel it was worth the 1-2c difference. oh well... back to the aeroflow.

 

[Neyd3400]

Thanks for the reply boyracer, I was thinking of jumping on this deal. I have a aeroflow on my 2200@2000GHz too. I am 42C idle and 48.5 full load. My motherboard is reading 32 C. My house is a little warm too.

Guess I have to keep looking. Still not sure if I should get different HSF or just deal.

 

[edplayer]

Originally posted by: Su1c1da1

Originally posted by: s0ssosyou don't know what you're talking about. fry's = easy returns? fry's in no way has easy returns. they have a horrible customer service line that stretches out the door sometimes. how is that easy? plus you have to argue with those guys

I have no idea what I'm talking about? Maybe your fry's is just being d1cks. but i never had a problem returning anything, I even gotten credit back from a CF card that broke in a 6 months period.

he means that it is difficult to stay standing up for so long.

Why not just buy a wheelchair?

 

[JoeFoster]

So does a SK-7 with a panaflo fan equal to the silent boost fan cool better than the Thermaltake Silent Boost unit?

 

[kellybrf]

Originally posted by: boyRacer

Mine actually didn't come with any thermal paste... and looking at neweggs pictures, SVC, and other resellers' description... they don't mention any thermal paste coming with the package either.

thats odd, it should. its just a little thing, maybe you didnt notice it. all tt hsfs come w/paste...in face every hsf ive bought comes with it thus far.

 

[jna]

I have purchased four TT heatsinks. In my experience, TT = all hype and all garbage. I see no reason to get this over a SK7 and Panaflo.

Don't forget, you can mount an 80mm fan on a SK6+ by turning it diagonally.

 

[s0ssos]

here's the best prices i found on some of these heatsinks:
slk-700 for $27 at hardcorecooling with a YSTech TMD 74 mm fan. can get it for $21 w/v fan at case-mod.com
sk-7 for $16 at svc
panaflo l1a for $3.49 at case-mod
TT smart case fan II-$15 w/coolmod at svc, $12 w/v at xpcgear, case-mod

 

[takeru]

hmmm... but what if you add a duct like this guy. at the bottom of the page is a link to a fairly large comparison review.

 

[upsciLLion]

I imagine it would help some. If nothing else, it would help to eliminate the "dead zone" that is inherent to case fans.

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