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The dreaded cooling question
I currently have a Volcano 11 on a Barton 3000, Asus A7N8X mobo, aluminum
case with 2x120mm fans. I have reset the heat sink twice with AC5.. as an effort to get temps down .my temps reach the high 50's under a load. (Nothing is over clocked). My CPU should be ok with these temps but would like to get to it down few points. I also, realize there are allot of variables to cooling solutions. I have looked at heat pipes but that seems a little overrated and water-cooling is just not an option now. Any suggestions are appreciated. I don't mind investing in another heat sink. I'll just add the volcano 11 to the graveyard box with many others past heat sinks. Thanks NC |
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On Mon, 13 Sep 2004 07:25:33 -0500, Norm wrote:
I currently have a Volcano 11 on a Barton 3000, Asus A7N8X mobo, aluminum case with 2x120mm fans. I have reset the heat sink twice with AC5.. as an effort to get temps down .my temps reach the high 50's under a load. (Nothing is over clocked). Fancy heat sink compound is unlikely to reduce your temperatures. It is purely a marketing ploy. My CPU should be ok with these temps but would like to get to it down few points. What is you ambient room temperature? Do you have your computer in a position where cool air can flow easily into the bottom of the case and warmer air can exit and be quickly moved away from the upper rear of the case? I also, realize there are allot of variables to cooling solutions. I have looked at heat pipes but that seems a little overrated and water-cooling is just not an option now. Any suggestions are appreciated. I don't mind investing in another heat sink. I'll just add the volcano 11 to the graveyard box with many others past heat sinks. Nothing wrong with the Volcano. I really wouldn't worry about the high 50's too much. Try overclocking a bit and see what happens. If you get over 65 under full load I would then start to worry. Also, there are many inconsistencies between various temperature reporting software and hardware components. Larry Gagnon, A+ certified tech. |
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"Larry Gagnon" wrote in message news On Mon, 13 Sep 2004 07:25:33 -0500, Norm wrote: I currently have a Volcano 11 on a Barton 3000, Asus A7N8X mobo, aluminum case with 2x120mm fans. I have reset the heat sink twice with AC5.. as an effort to get temps down .my temps reach the high 50's under a load. (Nothing is over clocked). Fancy heat sink compound is unlikely to reduce your temperatures. It is purely a marketing ploy. yes..i heard that about AS products. I have other HS goop... should I give that try? some silver stuff and slicone stuff My CPU should be ok with these temps but would like to get to it down few points. What is you ambient room temperature? Do you have your computer in a position where cool air can flow easily into the bottom of the case and warmer air can exit and be quickly moved away from the upper rear of the case? My termastat reads about 73, case temp read 30 cel with MBM5. The box sits on top with plenty of air flow I also, realize there are allot of variables to cooling solutions. I have looked at heat pipes but that seems a little overrated and water-cooling is just not an option now. Any suggestions are appreciated. I don't mind investing in another heat sink. I'll just add the volcano 11 to the graveyard box with many others past heat sinks. Nothing wrong with the Volcano. I really wouldn't worry about the high 50's too much. Try overclocking a bit and see what happens. If you get over 65 under full load I would then start to worry. Also, there are many inconsistencies between various temperature reporting software and hardware components. my bio temps read about the same as MBM Larry Gagnon, A+ certified tech. Thanks for the reply |
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On Mon, 13 Sep 2004 07:25:33 -0500, Norm wrote:
I currently have a Volcano 11 on a Barton 3000, Asus A7N8X mobo, aluminum case with 2x120mm fans. I have reset the heat sink twice with AC5.. as an effort to get temps down .my temps reach the high 50's under a load. (Nothing is over clocked). My CPU should be ok with these temps but would like to get to it down few points. I also, realize there are allot of variables to cooling solutions. I have looked at heat pipes but that seems a little overrated and water-cooling is just not an option now. Any suggestions are appreciated. Since you're just looking for lower temps, try the Thermalright ALX-800 with a good 80mm fan. Should bring down the temps considerably and isn't as expensive as the all copper SLK-800 , but does just about as good a job, which will be considerably better than the V11, and even quieter. -- Abit KT7-Raid (KT133) Tbred B core CPU @2400MHz (24x100FSB) http://mysite.verizon.net/res0exft/cpu.htm |
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"Wes Newell" wrote in message newsan.2004.09.13.17.23.52.495845@TAKEOUTverizon .net... On Mon, 13 Sep 2004 07:25:33 -0500, Norm wrote: I currently have a Volcano 11 on a Barton 3000, Asus A7N8X mobo, aluminum case with 2x120mm fans. I have reset the heat sink twice with AC5.. as an effort to get temps down .my temps reach the high 50's under a load. (Nothing is over clocked). My CPU should be ok with these temps but would like to get to it down few points. I also, realize there are allot of variables to cooling solutions. I have looked at heat pipes but that seems a little overrated and water-cooling is just not an option now. Any suggestions are appreciated. Since you're just looking for lower temps, try the Thermalright ALX-800 with a good 80mm fan. Should bring down the temps considerably and isn't as expensive as the all copper SLK-800 , but does just about as good a job, which will be considerably better than the V11, and even quieter. -- Abit KT7-Raid (KT133) Tbred B core CPU @2400MHz (24x100FSB) http://mysite.verizon.net/res0exft/cpu.htm Thanks Wes..I'll look into that HS I was looking at the SP-97...hard to find and I would have to remove the mobo to mount...:-( |
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On Mon, 13 Sep 2004 13:54:23 -0500, Norm wrote:
Thanks Wes..I'll look into that HS I was looking at the SP-97...hard to find and I would have to remove the mobo to mount...:-( http://www.overclockercafe.com/Revie...X-800/pg_3.htm -- Abit KT7-Raid (KT133) Tbred B core CPU @2400MHz (24x100FSB) http://mysite.verizon.net/res0exft/cpu.htm |
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I ordered one yesterday
"Wes Newell" wrote in message newsan.2004.09.13.19.46.51.313010@TAKEOUTverizon .net... On Mon, 13 Sep 2004 13:54:23 -0500, Norm wrote: Thanks Wes..I'll look into that HS I was looking at the SP-97...hard to find and I would have to remove the mobo to mount...:-( http://www.overclockercafe.com/Revie...X-800/pg_3.htm -- Abit KT7-Raid (KT133) Tbred B core CPU @2400MHz (24x100FSB) http://mysite.verizon.net/res0exft/cpu.htm |
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"Larry Gagnon" wrote in message news On Mon, 13 Sep 2004 07:25:33 -0500, Norm wrote: I currently have a Volcano 11 on a Barton 3000, Asus A7N8X mobo, aluminum case with 2x120mm fans. I have reset the heat sink twice with AC5.. as an effort to get temps down .my temps reach the high 50's under a load. (Nothing is over clocked). Fancy heat sink compound is unlikely to reduce your temperatures. It is purely a marketing ploy. It's not purely a marketing ploy.. AS5 is one of the best thermal compounds on the market, It doesnt mean it's the only one or the cheapest one but it is one of the best ones. You shouldnt give advice if it's going to change someones decision. AS5 probably does help his temps if it's installed correctly, Keep in mind that many thermal compounds you buy are made using the AS4 formula and those companys just pay the lisence fee's back to AS. If their product was pure crap then of course they wouldnt pay them just to be able to use their product under their own name. |
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