2nd try. 1700xp + k7s5a

[jer22]

what's the best cooler/fan, can't use a g-orb. for this combo? have a coppershim but would rather not use it . and my first experience with arctic silver was a pain in the a--! going to have this system running in 85 deg.+ ambient temp. noise is not a prob. lmk, jer

 

[minendo]

The alpha pal 8045 will a slight modification to a corner of the base. You need to grind approximately 1/4" off of the the corner of the base. It took me a few seconds using a dremmel and it did not cause any problems with heat distribution/removal.

 

[jer22]

have a dremel, i'll check that out. thanx, jer.

 

[bozo1]

Thermalright AX7 is getting good press and in most reviews it's only second to the Alpha 8045 and Swiftech 462 by only 1-2 degrees. $28+fan.

 

[jer22]

cool, ya can use all these with no coppershim or thermal grease right?(if your careful) jer

 

[minendo]

<< cool, ya can use all these with no coppershim or thermal grease right?(if your careful) jer >>


You really should use Artic Silver 3 (or other thermal compound) with these.

 

[jer22]

o.k. minendo, i appreciate the replies. the proc should be here on the 17th i'm pretty sure ya'll will be hearing from me. jer

 

[minendo]

<< o.k. minendo, i appreciate the replies. the proc should be here on the 17th i'm pretty sure ya'll will be hearing from me. jer >>


no problem. just send me a PM or contact me on AIM (see profile) and I will be glad to help out.