buck614 Posted February 25, 2002 Share Posted February 25, 2002 I am going to be getting an AMD Athlon XP Processor. I do not think I am going to risk overclocking it. I have been researching what kind of cooling solution I should get. I know that AMD's tend to run hot but since I am not going to be overclocking what is a good fan? I dont think I am going to need a cooling system with dual exhaust or anything like that. However I do want to protect my investment. It made sound stupid, but I have a 3 foot by 3 foot box fan that blows into my server. I removed one side of my Server box and I have my fan constantly blowing on it from about an inch or two away set to 'low'. It tends to keep the computer cool but more important than that...it NEVER accumulates any dust at all!A friend of mine turned me on to it. Works great.Is there a CPU fan that is considered the best or a no-brainer for an Athlon XP CPU? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewdatrip Posted February 25, 2002 Share Posted February 25, 2002 If your not overclocking the standard will do....but if you want premium cooling....check out this pagehttp://www.crazypc.com/products/cooling/cp...m#socketcoolers-Drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPerties Posted February 25, 2002 Share Posted February 25, 2002 box fan......errrrr....sounds cool but wouldnt ever try it....anyways it all depends on how much you want to spend and how loud you can take the noise. Simply the best fan for a heat sink is a high performance Delta fan @ 6500RPM and higher, but be warned they are loud to some, personaly it doesnt bother me. Now the heatsink I would go with a full copper heatsink but again depends on the money you want to spend. At least get a copper core if you cant afford and whole copper heatsink. Also make sure you use the arctic Silver 3 compound and not the crap that comes with the heatsink. Also following THE DIRECTIONS on there website on how to apply artic silver.http://www.coolerguys.com (just another place Ive bought from before)-XPerties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewdatrip Posted February 25, 2002 Share Posted February 25, 2002 From what i have seen around the Overclocking comunity,Swiftech MC 462-A is the best around these days. you can find it @ http://www.overclockers.com/articles347/But if your not going to overclock, make sure to adjust the fan speed to low....you wont need all that air for a non overclocked CPU...and the noise wont be nearly as bad if its set on a lower speed.-Drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPerties Posted February 25, 2002 Share Posted February 25, 2002 From what i have seen around the Overclocking comunity,Swiftech MC 462-A is the best around these days. you can find it @ http://www.overclockers.com/articles347/But if your not going to overclock, make sure to adjust the fan speed to low....you wont need all that air for a non overclocked CPU...and the noise wont be nearly as bad if its set on a lower speed.-Drewkeep in mind that artical was written:"Swiftech 462-A: 'The One To Beat'" Joe Citarella - 2/14/01 lol-XPerties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padnom Posted February 25, 2002 Share Posted February 25, 2002 Why not simply using the AMD recommendations on the matterhere:http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/Techni...30_182_869_1039^1050,00.htmland here:http://www.amd.com/us-en/assets/content_ty..._docs/23794.pdfHope that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPerties Posted February 25, 2002 Share Posted February 25, 2002 hahahaha, recomendations from amd....well for good cooling they suck. Never do what they recommend, always go beyound that.-XPerties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zErO Posted February 25, 2002 Share Posted February 25, 2002 Actually quite an extensive list they have at http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/Techni...39^1050,00.htmlthought it would be a p***y handful of recommended heatsinks...but like XPerties said why go with whats recommended when u can go beyond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Booger Posted February 25, 2002 Share Posted February 25, 2002 I have personally used their dragon orb and the arctic silver 3 thermal compound. Worked great, was extremely quiet. I agree that you need adequate cooling, and if your not going to overclock, go with the standard, though overcooling will help extend the life of your system. Leave the case sides/cover off, i do. My internal fans never come on either.Big Booger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buck614 Posted February 26, 2002 Author Share Posted February 26, 2002 http://www.crazypc.com/products/cooling/cp...m#socketcoolersThe above was a great website! I also went to:http://www.coolerguys.com/I obviously will use the arctic Silver 3 compound. However there are too many to choose from. I want a full copper heatsink but I would like a somewhat quiet fan. It is in my bedroom ... it will run all the time. Is the orb fan quieter. Is there one considered to be very quiet with a full copper heatsink?http://www.crazypc.com/products/cooling/cp...m#socketcoolersSee any here that would be quiet with a full copper heatsink? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie101 Posted February 26, 2002 Share Posted February 26, 2002 Take a look at this page for an altenative cooling methodhttp://www.viahardware.com/haltcooling.shtmActive links are ok @ MSFN....-Drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPerties Posted February 26, 2002 Share Posted February 26, 2002 buck614 - here you go brohttp://www.crazypc.com/Merchant2/merchant....duct_Code=50970grab the first one for quite....1.SK-6 with YS Tech 60x25mm, 40cfm fan-XPerties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Booger Posted February 26, 2002 Share Posted February 26, 2002 Like recording artists use. Its cheap, readily available, and will sound proof your case. I saw this on one of those modding sites. It looks dorky, but I think it will work. Personally, the hum of the fan helps aid my sleeping LOLBig Boogerhttp://www.thermaltake.comI would go with DRAGON ORB 3 (A1135 & A1132) APPLICATION OPTION AMD ATHLON XP 2000+, 1900+, 1800+, 1700+, 1600+, 1500+INTEL PIII 1.13GHz & TUALATINup to 2.0GHzCOPPER BASE 4900 RPM FAN for low noise(P/N: A1132) SPECIFICATION P/N A1135 Fan Dimension 60x60x25 mm Rated Voltage 12VDC Started Voltage 7VDC Power Input 6.0W FAN Speed 7000±10% RPM Max. Air Flow 38CFM Noise 37dBA Current 0.5AMP Interface Material Bergquist 225U Dimensions 69 dia mm x 79 mm tall Bearing System Ball Bearing Life Time 50,000 hours Connector 3 PIN SPECIFICATION P/N A1132 Fan Dimension 60x60x25 mm Rated Voltage 12VDC Started Voltage 7VDC Power Input 1.8W FAN Speed 4900±10% RPM Max. Air Flow 32CFM Noise 31dBA Current 0.15AMP Interface Material Bergquist 225U Dimensions 69 dia mm x 79 mm tall Bearing System Ball Bearing Life Time 50,000 hours Connector 3 PIN Would have posted a direct link, but the site doesn't permit it, so I had to copy and paste the info.Just my two centsBig Booger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FthrJACK Posted February 26, 2002 Share Posted February 26, 2002 zalman coolers are quiet and very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudson-Manx Posted February 27, 2002 Share Posted February 27, 2002 I buy my cooling stuff through www.chillblast.co.uk check out there site you might find some useful information.ThanksHudson-Manx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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