FastEddie
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| Poll : What Heatsink Do You Prefer
What Heatsink do you use? A short explanation why and links to the Heatsink would be appreciated.
Here's mine :
I use the Volcano 7+ because it is an all copper heatsink and the fan can be set to run a low,medium or high.
This will help future OC'ers and BBR users find info on what Heatsink we prefer and think are the best.
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paul
Granpa Paul
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| I run DC projects, mostly Seti on 10 XP boxes, most mildly overclocked. My favorite hsf is this one -»www.nexfan.com/29/299.htm?850 It's all copper, mirror finish bottom (no need for lapping!) and has a 70mm fan running 5k rpm's. Copper clip that works well, has a screwdriver clip on each side, invaluable for all the different boards I run.
I like it because it's the best hsf that $18 can buy. Keeps the mildly overclocked boxes with 1.85 vcore under 50C with board temps of 37C, room temp 82F. Also keeps my blades in the outside storeroom 52C when the temp in there hits 100.
For a good hsf for little money, this one can't be beat. I'm a stickler for budget stuff that performs well... 
Thanks to the people here, notably sjohnson for recommending this hsf a while back!!!
Paul
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The WeaseL
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join:2001-12-03
Minnesota
| reply to FastEddie
I use AX-7. I had a Delta -ehe 80x80x38 fan on it. 80cfm of air kept my 1800 at around 31-33C full load. Now I use the Thermal take's Smart fan II on it and I use the thermal probe. Now I hang in the low to mid forties. But I'd take the extra heat for quiet. It is relatively inexpensive and works very well. It's a good combo of copper and aluminum.
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Wrath
join:2000-10-31
Philadelphia, PA
| reply to FastEddie
I like my alpha pal8045
Very easy to put on and doesn't require you to wear earmuffs for your CPU to stay cool. I have a 48cfm fan on it (36db I think).
Right now temps are case:28c CPU:46c running rc5
Works for me 
Edit: picture 
$33 at svcompucycle.com
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dbarber
join:2000-07-25
West Chester, PA
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Thermalright AX-7
The good:
This heatsink can dissapate a LOT of heat, so you don't NEED to use a monster fan. It's a massive hunk of metal. The clip works very well. I have installed and removed several of them with NO problems.
The bad:
$28 without a fan. Due to its size, it may not fit all motherboards. You need to get a fan.
I like it, and you'll hear from others who are just as happy with it. Can be purchased from www.newegg.com
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HRM
God Bless America
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join:2002-02-03
Darien, CT
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This was a cool morning a few days ago and I turned the fan on high. On low it was 38C..but it was around 68 in the room.
said by FastEddie:
I use the Volcano 7+ because it is an all copper heatsink and the fan can be set to run a low,medium or high.
Same one I use. I am very happy with the results. I always lap the heatsink for maximum cooling. That way I leave the fan on low and the temps are in the thirties to forties depending on the temperatues. On high if it is cool, IT runs in the low thirties. I always have a 120 mm fan pointed right at it infront of the CPU which helps immensly with cooling and the noise I find acceptable. (3 OCed XP's right next to my head)
Unlock'em,lap'em,Hang'em on the wall
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maxstealth
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join:2001-12-21
Kelowna, BC
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said by FastEddie:
I use the Volcano 7+ because it is an all copper heatsink and the fan can be set to run a low,medium or high.
I also use this HSF for my Pentium 4. It works great on low and makes very little noise. One of the reasons I chose it is because it is all copper, but it is a bit heavy.
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Masamune
This Is Your World Now
join:2001-02-05
Pomona, NY
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HCC-001.
Because its fits nicely on the mobo, a newbie could install or take it off with ease. Comes with a powerfull fan and does the job well.
Bad: Fan might be loud to some people. |
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MightGoSoft
Stupid Dummy Head
join:2002-02-10
Mesa, AZ
| reply to FastEddie
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------+
|Total number of readouts: 1087 CPU Speed: 1602 MHz |
|Running from: 9/19/2002 7:01:08 PM till: 9/19/2002 10:02:07 PM |
+-----------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
|Sensor | Current | Low | High | Average |
+-----------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
|CPU | 51° C | 42° C | 53° C | 50° C |
|Sensor 2 | 40° C | 32° C | 48° C | 39° C |
|Sensor 3 | 0° C | 0° C | 0° C | 0° C |
|Core 0 | 1.78 V | 1.74 V | 1.79 V | 1.77 V |
|Core 1 | 2.50 V | 2.45 V | 2.53 V | 2.50 V |
|+3.3 | 3.30 V | 3.25 V | 3.33 V | 3.31 V |
|+5.00 | 4.96 V | 4.85 V | 5.10 V | 4.99 V |
|+12.00 | 12.59 V | 12.33 V | 14.46 V | 12.57 V |
|-12.00 | -3.27 V | -3.55 V | -3.27 V | -3.36 V |
|-5.00 | 0.00 V | 0.00 V | 0.00 V | 0.00 V |
|Fan 1 | 0 RPM | 0 RPM | 0 RPM | 0 RPM |
|HSF | 4891 RPM | 4821 RPM | 4963 RPM | 4881 RPM |
|fan3 | 0 RPM | 0 RPM | 0 RPM | 0 RPM |
+-----------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
ROOMTEMP STAYS AROUND 78F
ADVANCED THERMAL TECHNOLOGIES ALL COPPER HSF, IT'S FUNNY LOOKIN, BUT IT'S QUIETER THAN MY THERMALTAKE VOLCANO 6Cu+!I LIKE IT, I'LL SEE IF I CAN FIND A PIC.
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xxxSPACExxx
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join:2001-09-29
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I very well lapped SK6. And a Delta Black Label. :):)
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Toasted Comp$
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join:2002-07-10
Pasadena, CA | reply to FastEddie
Hey eddie whats up with all these questions you have been asking about whats the best ?!?!?!
Oh well..the best STILL is the SLK-800
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LethalXTC
join:2001-07-25
Miami, FL
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Alpha Novatech PAL 8942 for Pentium IV 478
32C idle/38C load w/50CFM smart case fan
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dragon
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join:2001-01-30
Spring, TX
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said by Toasted Comp:
Hey eddie whats up with all these questions you have been asking about whats the best ?!?!?!
think about it. |
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Toasted Comp$
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Pasadena, CA
| said by dragon:
said by Toasted Comp:
Hey eddie whats up with all these questions you have been asking about whats the best ?!?!?!
think about it.
Umm what the hell is that soposed to mean???
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Toasted Comp$
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join:2002-07-10
Pasadena, CA
| reply to FastEddie
This question has already been asked....why didn't he just turn that one into a sticky?!?!?!
Thats what I ment by why is he asking these questions...people ask these questions all the time....So I think the best think to do it make a sticky of all the best stuff and update it when better stuff come out.
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MightGoSoft
Stupid Dummy Head
join:2002-02-10
Mesa, AZ | reply to FastEddie
THIS IS MORE FUNNER. OLD GETS OLD. EDDIE KNEW.:)
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IcEr3K
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join:2001-01-19
Los Angeles, CA
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I use the Volcano 7+, it's great! |
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likwidkool
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join:2002-05-05
Jersey City, NJ
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let's see. I have been using the volcano 7+. I have it now where it will give me 38c idle 40c load at stock volts. 42c idle and 45c load at 1.85 volts. Unlapped.
I did however just buy a Thermalright slk600 with a 60mm delta she. Just came in yesterday, so I am going to lap it this weekend and pop it in and see what I get. Was on sale at Sidewinder for $29.95 and $9 for the fan. I am really looking forward to the results. I think it can definately beat the V7+.
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Wide Glide
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join:2001-11-16
Signal Hill, CA | reply to FastEddie
I just got the SLK-800 w/Smart fan 2, very nice very cool, I hope I don't need a block heater when winter comes along;)
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paul
Granpa Paul
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While we're at it, people, if you post you temps here, it doesn't do much good unless you post your board temp and room temp at the same time.
I can get 30C under load if the room temp is 50F, and I can also keep it at 50C under load in a 100F room....
Paul
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