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AMD weight spec for PSU coolers
Hi Folk,
I am trying to get the temp of my XP2600 down from the 50's and am looking at various fan/cooler units. I note the recommended weight for the AMD socket is 300gm. Most of the fan/coolers I have looked at are above that weight. Can anybody advise. I am currently looking at a Volcano 11. TIA. |
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One piecs of advice the Volcano coolers are no longer anything special and
as such are over priced. CrimsonLiar "Mo" wrote in message . au... Hi Folk, I am trying to get the temp of my XP2600 down from the 50's and am looking at various fan/cooler units. I note the recommended weight for the AMD socket is 300gm. Most of the fan/coolers I have looked at are above that weight. Can anybody advise. I am currently looking at a Volcano 11. TIA. |
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That rating is for heat sinks without additional motherboard support that is
why most attach to the MB with 6 tab clip! A fairly light and effective heat sink is this one http://www.overclockers.com/articles754/ It is also pretty quite the vertical design can help/hurt in some MB's Wayne "Mo" wrote in message . au... Hi Folk, I am trying to get the temp of my XP2600 down from the 50's and am looking at various fan/cooler units. I note the recommended weight for the AMD socket is 300gm. Most of the fan/coolers I have looked at are above that weight. Can anybody advise. I am currently looking at a Volcano 11. TIA. |
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Mo wrote:
Hi Folk, I am trying to get the temp of my XP2600 down from the 50's and am looking at various fan/cooler units. I note the recommended weight for the AMD socket is 300gm. Most of the fan/coolers I have looked at are above that weight. Can anybody advise. I am currently looking at a Volcano 11. The Vantec AeroFlow (VA4-C7040) is 384g. The Thermaltake Silent Boost (A1889) is a little heavier. Both are effective coolers, with the Vantec being a little louder. The latter is very near silent. Don't worry about weight unless you move your machine a great deal. The 6 lug clips work very well. |
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Thanks for the info fellows ... gives me more scope knowing I can go for
heavier units. I had the Silent Boost on my list but it seems the importer is waiting new stock in Australia. |
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