Question On Cooling
Bobby-O
Join Date: 2003-12-23 Member: 24709Members
Join Date: 2003-12-23 Member: 24709Members
<div class="IPBDescription">AMD cooling suggestions</div> Okay so I need a good fan for my processor, I was looking at a thermaltake 11 or somethin around there (I have a XP1800 but I live in Arizona so I need to stay cool on my system) but what would you guys suggest I get? Usual house temp varies, if the a/c is working the room my computer is in gets to about 80 max, if it's broke it gets almost up to 130-140 in the house (thats when the computer shuts down) but I need something that won't cause my computer to change the temperature in the house..... so what kinda processor fan would you suggest? I just switched cases have all rounded cables side panel fan that does about 32cfm and the rear exhaust fans do the same so does the exhaust on the power supply but the processor fan is a thermaltake volcano 6 and it doesn't seem to be able to do the job all the time. So if this made since can someone direct me in which way to buy a processor fan?
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yeah this processor originally came with a Volcano 7+ but I traded it to a guy for some uhhh stuff... at that time yeah anywho so I was reading but a lot of the thermaltakes have coper bases for them, but I did notice that the 7 when it ran was very very noisy (oh and a pain in my butt to get off the board)
How about a copper Zalman type cooler but with a larger fan attached?
<img src='http://206.169.220.41/theBORG/2of12/kk7.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image'>
See it in there?
But it sounds like a jet engine. That is why they are named thermalTAKE... it takes away any peace and quiet.
1 is on the Processor
1 aimed at the Processor
1 is aimed at the CD-RW/DVD roms
1 is aimed across the MB
1 is out the front
1 is out the back
1 is on the GFX card
1 is for the Power
When this thing starts up it sounds like a Jet is taking off under my desk!
Did I go Overkill? YES, for sure. Does my computer ever get even a bit too warm? NEVER!
1 is on the Processor
1 aimed at the Processor
1 is aimed at the CD-RW/DVD roms
1 is aimed across the MB
1 is out the front
1 is out the back
1 is on the GFX card
1 is for the Power
When this thing starts up it sounds like a Jet is taking off under my desk!
Did I go Overkill? YES, for sure. Does my computer ever get even a bit too warm? NEVER! <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
lol likewise, but I achive it with a black case (increased radiation,) made of aluminium (increased conduction,) and a few well placed fans, (blowing air out at one location and in at another.)
Just to round it off, they are slow spinning but large diameter, resulting in increased airflow with less noise. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->
I would also recomend large copper heatsinks. My Zallman does not even need the fan, and runs bellow 30degC constantly. However, from your (Bobby-0's,) description of your room temp, you may need something more. A methonal-based heat pipe would be ideal, but the most expesnive. Possibly a water-based one instead? Still pretty fancy.
And 2of12, Nice case! Are those heatsinks I see on the RAM?!?! Pitty about the mass of D-splitters. Tidy it up man! <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->
I know it's messy, I haven't sat around and really tried to tidy up the wires. I think I will soon because it is almost time for my monthly disassembly/cleaning.
Won't put me to shame at all. I worked hard for my machine and it runs just as good as yours.
Won't put me to shame at all. I worked hard for my machine and it runs just as good as yours. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Ooooooooooo right you are then. <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
Let's not get into PC bashing now.
Face it, I have the best...
Ahem. Only J/k. Bet I have the neatest Stealth-Drive though. Even if I needed to write a program to eject the damn thing... <!--emo&:angry:--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/mad.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='mad.gif'><!--endemo-->
You were looking at the TT Volcano 11+, Well the XaserIII case comes with 7 ultra quiet system fans.
I have a Volcano 11+ and i always have it running at min speed in my Xaser III case.
Makes no noise and runs at 56degrees. Or noisy like 20 deg
<img src='http://members.iinet.net.au/~zucarod/wog/xaserIII.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image'>
SWEET
But it sounds like a jet engine. That is why they are named thermalTAKE... it takes away any peace and quiet. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
actually thats exactly how my case looks minus the thermaltake 11 on it, that and my side panel has spiderman in it not a X :/ but yeah that and what the guy before you suggested seem like my best bet, can't really go watercooled at the moment just because my flow of cash wouldn't like that, and neither would my bike :| I think I'll look into the 11 does that have the copper sink on it? I'd post a picture of my case but ahem it'd take a while to develop the photos <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
oh another thing I do need is a new fan for my video card, I was looking at the thermaltake orb thingie for the GeForce line but not to sure because I've never HAD to buy a new fan for my video cards usually replaced the cards before that happened....
But yes thanks for all the info, and I think I'm happy with my setup the only thing I want next other then the cooling is two 512 of ram so I can have a gig there for doin some of my graphic work at least till I upgrade my mac. but thats a whole differnt story
btw 2of12 I like your setup <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->
You were looking at the TT Volcano 11+, Well the XaserIII case comes with 7 ultra quiet system fans.
I have a Volcano 11+ and i always have it running at min speed in my Xaser III case.
Makes no noise and runs at 56degrees. Or noisy like 20 deg
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Holy Jebus thats messy!!! but yeah I see the point I have 6 fans running right now and two more slots open on my case eventually I'm gonna set it up so the front is intake the side is intake and the rear will be all the exhaust, well the rear is done completely but the front needs one more intake fan :/
I know you must be aware of this but the very best air cooling can do is keep your pc at room temperature <!--emo&::nerdy::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/nerd.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='nerd.gif'><!--endemo-->
I found this site helpful for reviews and the forums are great for help >
www.gideontech.com
Athlon XP's have quite a small core so their power output per transistor is quite large, i.e. they aren't that easy to cool even though they use less power then most pentium 4's.
Athlon XP's have quite a small core so their power output per transistor is quite large, i.e. they aren't that easy to cool even though they use less power then most pentium 4's. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Been a keen AMD fan, (no pun... <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->) I was about to flame you... But no, I think you may be right. My little 1.53Ghz Athlon generates a fair bit of heat, esp considering it is underclocked to 1.2Ghz. <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
My Athlon 3000 runs at 102 F when playing games. Imagine that.
My Athlon 3000 runs at 102 F when playing games. Imagine that. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
yeah maybe at room temp but it's always 10degree's off.... I think the best mine gets not playing games is 133 but norm is like 147 :| in game it's a 10 degree diff...
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<a href='http://forums.covertoral.com/index.php?showtopic=693' target='_blank'>Click here to see (somewhat) more about it!</a>
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If it makes you feel better, you can interpret that as AMD uses it's transistors more efficiently and not lets them sit idle.
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If it makes you feel better, you can interpret that as AMD uses it's transistors more efficiently and not lets them sit idle. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Woooooooo
Nice1! I am happy anyway; it is a FACT that the fastest AMD processor (AMD64bit,) WHOOPS Intel's nearest offer; even on 32bit code.
When Win64bit comes out.. weeeeeeeeoooooo. <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
Yeah Bobby-0, I do have the 1800+. A snap at ?60. Still, does thte job. With modern GPUs, even a 1Gig jobby will suffice. However, ig you are in to mass number crunching, (image/video editting, brute force password cracking, etc.) then a slightly more niffty processor becomes necessary.
TheDestoyer, WTH?? How can that fan get ANY airflow? It is only connected to approx. 20cm^2 of laptop! Stil, the pink boxes are a nice touch... <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/confused.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused.gif'><!--endemo-->
Nice to c you've got win 98 on it too. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->
He took small section of central Vac hose, that reached to the outlet.
It has a switch on it to turn it on and off, which he wired into the CPU fan.
When he turns on his computer the Central Vac turns on and his computer stays not only cool (major section from the vac) but dust free due to the fact its a central vac.
Nice to c you've got win 98 on it too. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Well, first of all, on my laptop, there is two holes, one where the air is sucked in, and one where the air is sucked out. The fan is on the side where air is sucked in, to assist in bringing cool air. Then the air is pushed out of the un-modified (so far... ^_^) air duct.
And, no, I (sadly) run WinXP. I just don't like the basic WinXP style, and am still modifying my current project (in case some people who have actually taken interest in it <see below img link>). Plus I like teh old skewl style.
Nice to c you've got win 98 on it too. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Well, first of all, on my laptop, there is two holes, one where the air is sucked in, and one where the air is sucked out. The fan is on the side where air is sucked in, to assist in bringing cool air. Then the air is pushed out of the un-modified (so far... ^_^) air duct.
And, no, I (sadly) run WinXP. I just don't like the basic WinXP style, and am still modifying my current project (in case some people who have actually taken interest in it <see below img link>). Plus I like teh old skewl style. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Woo go Old Skool.
Who remembers windows 1? *Raises hand* oo oo. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->
Rofl Majin. However, doesn't that create more noise than is bearable? <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/confused.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused.gif'><!--endemo--> My typing is louder than my PC; I want to keep it that way. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->