Any one know what the db is on AMD stock fan/heatsinks ?
Model in question is a 6000 x2, sink has thermalpipe tech on it. Thinking of
upping the fan and not sure it would be worth spending $30/40. Looking at A
thermaltake Silent 939 k8 think 19db
Thanks
Fred
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I've been re-bulding my older machines
(with AMD socket "A" CPUs in them),
using "vintage" NEW MBs,
AND upgrading the old AMD retail stock fans...
I was amazed at the difference in the sound... (YMMV)...
I did not even get the "best" (or expensive) fans...
As a matter of fact, with socket "A", t
Fred,
I purchased the Thermaltake Big Typhoon for an AMD 64 3700+ San Diego that
was routinely overheating with the stock AMD cooler. With the Big Typhoon, I
routinely ran at 25 degrees C at idle, with high cpu usage, it ran about 35
degrees, and if screaming on a hot summer day, maybe 40 degrees.
I had a real screaming in an older AMD XP3200+ system that would rattle your
bones. Searched far and wide, but you are right, quiet upgrades are few and
far between. Finally found a source for Evercool HPA-C715 Super Silent Turbo
Cooler Heat Sink and Fan. Took a chance and found it to be quiet and
James,
What is your opinion about using the ThermalTake BT in mid-tower cases
where the m/b lives perpendicular; the cooler hangs out in the air and torques
the mounting? (so weight is a bid deal to me, not the mounting!)..
Have studied the specs. I now use ThermalRight SLK-800U(s) on my
AMD
Duncan,
I have an Antec SX1040BII File Server Tower with the ThermalTake Big Typhoon
mounted on the board perpendicular like you are asking. It is somewhat of a
pain to install. You NEED a large case to use this HSF. It is HUGE and fills
my case. But with the backing plate and screw down bolts, i
James,
Just an ask. You can blow this off.
I use Lian-Li PC-6x mid tower cases.
Fully understand the "YMMV".
Fully understand your geography and
temp business.
Just thinking ATM.
Barton and TBird temps are really OK 4now.
The HS's are now about 6-8yrs old.
So, I suspect I am just wondering.
Damn,
Duncan,
To add to the mix, most socket A motherboards do not have the required
mounting holes for the Big Typhoon. I had what was a screamer setup about 4
years ago with a barton XP3200+ that had a LOUD HSF, but no mounting holes.
Somewhere in the house I have 3 other socket A boards, none of whic
James,
Agree. Yes, I do get it. But, after 8 years, I've winnowed my m/b's down to
ending with all of them having the (4) magic mounting holes!
Even if 1 generation behind where you are. Can play if necessary.
As you've shared; might not be necessary! More pennies for the xmas
fund! It is al
