Thermaltake Volcano II, any good???

[AMDPwred]

How would this HSF do on a Duron 750 going for 1ghz?

 

[Phunktion]

Pretty poorly.. I wouldn't trust it past a 100mhz overclock.. anymore than that and let's just say you're taking a big risk.. although sticking a hairdryer 60mm Delta on it might improve the performance your money would be better spent on a Taisol..

 

[acexg1]

Works fine on my stock Duron 750 on a KK266. I don't think my temps are accurate, though, as I get 36c idle and 39c load! But, here's a warning: the clip on the V2 is a pain in the ass to get on there!
P.S.: I used thermal compound with it, not the pad that came on the bottom of the V2.

 

[AMDPwred]

One more question. What is the size of the fans for the heatsinks? Is it 60mm for all of them?

 

[gogeeta13]

will it suffice for a 1.33 tbird(non OCed)? I just bought 2 of em for 1.33 systems i am building for customers...

 

[prodigall]

Thermaltake claims it will handle up to 1.5 GHz, so if it doesnt handle it then it can be returned. I would personally not get it for a 1.5 tho.
Scraping off the pad and using radio shack compound reduced my cpu temp 10 deg C !!
Keeps my duron 850 (@850) at 30C idle (same as my case temp), 40C full load, avg use 35C.
I got it because its only slightly more than a no-name hsf and half the price of a decent overclocker hsf (cause im not o'clocked)
p.s. I used a small slot screwdriver to put it on/take it off. its definitely under some tension, but I never felt in danger of breaking it or scratching the board.

 

[Nelmster]

My Duron 750 is running at 900 (6x150) with this HSF. I've never tried to bump it up, but I'll try really quickly for ya'. By the way, I just left the thermal pad on.

 

[Nelmster]

Well, I'm typing this at 1005 (7.5x134), so my Duron 750 will at least get this far! It wouldn't get into Windows at (7x150) = 1050. I had to clear CMOS. Prime95 is doing just fine.

 

[AMDPwred]

Sweet, I can't wait to OC mine

What kind of cooling, RAM, and motherboard do you have Nelmster?

 

[Nelmster]

Sorry to get back so late. I have an Antex SX830 w/ (1) 80mm intake and (1) 80 mm exhaust. I'm using Volcano II with the stock fan. So really, none of my cooling is special. Like I said, I didn't even take the pad off.

Right now, I'm running an AKCA Duron 750 at 975 (6.5*150), as I prefer the higher FSB to the magic "Gig" status. Also, I've never bumped the FSB above 150, as this is where I want to test everything for a few weeks. Under load (Prime 95 and 3dMark2001), it tops out at 43C on an iWill KK266-R. General internet surfing usually has me at 37-38C. RAM is Kingmax TinyBGA 166MHz, running at the "Fastest" setting in my BIOS (CAS 2 all the way).

 

[ace31216]

Thats what i'm using. Its very cheap and you get satisfactory performance. Hard to clip on though.

 

[Dill]

I bent the clip on mine to make it easier to clip on

 

[Dan]

I'm running an Athlon 1.33 @ 1.54GHz with a Volcano II.

CPU current temp: 48c
System current temp: 29c

 

[00aStrOgUy00]

very good for $8...

 

[GundamF91]

It's just fine with my setup. I have the Tt V2....normal temp at 38c. Very good ventilation helps tho.

 

[Def]

Are these full load temps?

Idle temps mean absolutely nothing.

Fire up a CPU intensive program like RC5, Seti@Home, Prime95 and then record temps after 30 minutes. I doubt a VolcanoII would be posting temps like the ones above. The C/W rating would be it in the region of Alphas, GlobalWins, Tiasols etc. with high CFM fans. For example, I calculate Dan's C/W rating of < 0.22(using 1.5Ghz and 1.85V, on the conservative side). That's almost impossible for ANY cooler to achieve with the ~23-25CFM fan it uses. Just can't happen.

IMO, this cooler will work for AMD systems below 1Ghz. You will have high temps, but it'll get you by. For a high OC rig, spend some more $$$ and get something decent.

 

[Dill]

on my KT7A, I bent the thermistor up to contact the chip, and I get readings of 44C after 45 mins of Prime95 on a Duron 700@1005 with a V2...decent in my book, plus its quiet and mine doesn't vibrate.

 

[Hanky]

One more opinion on the V2's clip: I think it's very good and definitely one of the best I've seen lately. Installation was very easy and absolutely without risk for my T-Bird.

 

[acexg1]

<< One more opinion on the V2's clip: I think it's very good and definitely one of the best I've seen lately. Installation was very easy and absolutely without risk for my T-Bird. >>



Are we thinking of the same HSF?
I hated this clip...

 

[GundamF91]

Full Load @42c, running SETI for 1hr. Good enough for me.

 

[Gilby]

I'll vote for liking the clip, though I've not tried many others. It did take a big chunk out of my finger when I was prebending it and it slipped, driving the metal heatsink into my knuckle. But even that is cool as a computer isn't really yours until you leave some blood on it.

But if you have a flathead screwdriver with the right size blade, it is a perfect fit and the clip is a breeze to put on and off.

 

[acexg1]

<< a computer isn't really yours until you leave some blood on it. >>

:Q
Umm, ok....
I didn't prebend my clip, maybe that's why I had a harder time... but I don't think they need to be making clips that need to be bent before being put on.

 

[Gilby]

Well, I've never not done at least some prebending for any clip since the fan on my P166. Anything helps if you run through the motions a few times.

As for blood--I've left some on/in every machine so far--though without sharp metal case edges it is a bit more difficult. One good contender is the back of cards--often many little sharp points.

 

[Dill]

I also like the clip..with my lil pocket screwdriver, taking it on and off is a snap.

 

[Hanky]

<< Are we thinking of the same HSF? >>



Well, I'm thinking of the Volcano II. Dunno about you though. I didn't prebend the clip or such by the way. Just as Dill said:



<< with my lil pocket screwdriver, taking it on and off is a snap >>