Any suggestions on a cost-efficient, quiet, heatsink for an AMD XP 1900?

[tolbyn]

Just as the title says, wanted to get some feedback on peoples opinions of a good heatsink for my AMD XP 1900. Whatcha all think?

 

[Howard]

Right here

EDIT: Make sure you get rid of the thermal pad and use AS3 or the like. Unsure how to do it? Goof-Off is your friend. Wipe with disposable clean cloths and use rubbing alcohol to sweep it clean.

If it's not perfectly flat, you have the option of lapping it.

 

[Strych9]

I like the Alpha PAL8045 with a Panaflo L1A.

 

[CoDerEd]

Thermaltake Volcano 7

 

[optimistic]

http://www.svcompucycle.com/newtherintiv.html

 

[swifty3]

Lots of choices, but some people seem to like this one...Here

 

[swifty3]

The most important things to look for are compatibility, noise level, and amount of air movement, (cfm). Also what type of fan, ball bearing, etc.

 

[blade]

I second the Dr Thermal. A very underrated heatsink.

 

[tolbyn]

Indeed, I think I may go with Dr. Thermal. Thx guys

 

[JohnMellencamp]

Blade you got one too many http`s in there `Dr.Thermal

 

[Fausto]

Another vote for the 8045....I'm still amazed at how cool it keeps my XP1800.

 

[cmaMath13]

If you aren't overclocking and you want low noise levels, then I would suggest the Volcano 6Cu. It effectively cools my 1900+ and is very quiet.

 

[drwoo123]

Anybody have specifics in terms of #'s for their cooling. I just bought a XP 1900 as well and the retail HSF just doesnt come close to cutting it. The 8045 seems to be a favorite with a lot of people, but its just plain old expensive. I was loooking specifically for Dr. Thermal #'s.


Thanx

 

[figgypower]

I have a few questions on the Dr. Thermal product - according to there web site, the TI-V77L, or
the Dr. Thermal sold on SVC, will work for even the AMD XP 2200+. Anyone have any experience with the XP 2000+ ? Also, SVC only the sells
the version with the 3800 RPM fan that has a noise level of 34 dB, but the Dr. Thermal web site has another fan option at 3200 RPM 28.5dB,
too. Anyone know where to get that version, and if the 3200 RPM version will support the XP 2000+?

 

[DongTran]

how about the stock one? it's quiet, performs, and is very cost-efficient?

 

[Zangrief]

At SVC's web site there is no order button for the dr. thermal. That looks to be good, cheap, quiet hsf. The other hsf's there have order buttons but not that one. They must be out of stock.

 

[OracleMan]

I would say Alpha Pal8045 w/80mm fan. I got mine with 2K rpm spindle it cools down my 2000+ very good.
if you want to perform better, use a faster spindle fan. But make sure you MB support the HS because it's big. You have to remove you MB to install it using the 4 holes on the MB.

 

[vicwang]

What about the Thermalright AX-7? In this roundup of 46 different CPU coolers, it placed 1st and tied for 2nd depending on the fan it's paired with. I've got one paired with a 40 cfm Panaflo and it's extremely quiet, while still performing as well as my Vantec 6305D (with ultra-loud 60mm 7000 RPM Delta fan) used to.

Plus, IMO any cooler that takes 80mm fans is preferable to 70 or 60. Better performance at lower noise levels, and you can always swap it out with standard case fans if you want.

 

[fatbaby]

<< What about the Thermalright AX-7? In this roundup of 46 different CPU coolers, it placed 1st and tied for 2nd depending on the fan it's paired with. I've got one paired with a 40 cfm Panaflo and it's extremely quiet, while still performing as well as my Vantec 6305D (with ultra-loud 60mm 7000 RPM Delta fan) used to.

Plus, IMO any cooler that takes 80mm fans is preferable to 70 or 60. Better performance at lower noise levels, and you can always swap it out with standard case fans if you want. >>



but it isnt as cost efficient as the svc or the dr. thermal

 

[Shaorinor]

SVC GC68 is more cost efficient and quieter methinks.

 

[drwoo123]

I just bought the Dr. Thermal....its nowhere what I thought it would be. Damn thing is running hooott!!! I have a XP 1900+ on an ASUS A7A266 with bios 1011 and I am using Arctic Silver II. Using the ASUS Probe utility I checked the temp and at idle with the case open temp is 50C. With case closed its 56C. When tis maxed out (encoding a Divx) with the case closed it went upto 63C and then rebooted without warning. With the case open and max CPU load it went upto 58C. I would have thought much more but maybe I am doing something wrong. I know case fans and airflow are important, but even without that its only 1-2 degrees better than the AMD stock fan. I'm going to take it back and get an 8045 with a Panaflo.


Anybody with suggestions, I have my ears wide open.

http://www.anandtech.com/mysystemrig.html?rigid=17515

 

[drwoo123]

I just realized that I can't get the 8045, my MB won't support it. I'm going crazy here. Can anyone with an A7A266 tell me if it will take any 80 MM HSF combo. I am going crazy here. I just want a HSF that has the following criteria:


1. fits my board
2. excellent cooling (XP 1900)
3. quiet
4. easy to mount - I dont mind screwing it into the mb but just dont want to deal with using a screwdriver and clip that requires superman strength and agility to mount it, the dr. thermal was very good in this respect

Some people say the Volcano 7+ with the stock fan, and some say the AX-7 with a panaflo. If both are equal in cooling ability (within 3C-4C) which do you guys think is quiter?

I'm willing to pay upto like 60-70 bux to fix this headache once and for all.

Any help is greatly greatly greatly appreciated


thanx

almost crazy
My Rig

 

[tallest1]

bump for drwoo123's sake. I want to know the exact same thing.

 

[OracleMan]

Antec Reference CPU cooler($39) will drop 10-15C. I have 2000+ it was running at 58C with the HS/F that came with the CPU. I replace it with Antec Reference CPU cooler, the cpu temperature drop down to 48C (normal load). But it kinda loud spindle at 7.2-8K RPM. Then replace it again because it's too loud with Alpha 8045, a lot quieter.

 

[blade]

Sorry the dr didn't cool you well drwoo. You did get the one that has a copper core? I've tested it on oc'd systems that normally get hotter than yours and never reached those temps. Be sure it's installed correctly and that the install didn't mess up the thermal compound application.

On some mobo's temps will run hotter than on others.

Otherwise if the AX-7 will fit your mobo then I suggest it with the fastest running fan which you can tolerate the noise. It can be a pain to install though. The rear clip is in a groove so that makes for attaching that rear clip a little pain. You do have to use a flathead screwdriver to guide the front clip on but that part is easy. Test a screwdriver first so it fits well before install.

Otherwise other good cooling heatsinks that are easy to install include the Coolermaster HCC-001 (heatpipe) and it's by far the easiest install of any heatsinks. No tools needed with the oversized clip (which I wish all heatsinks had).

Another is the Volcano 7+. But it can be a pain to install because it's clip is in a groove like the AX-7, it's in an even a more narrow groove which adds to the difficulty getting it on. Even when you get the rear clip on the front can be a bear too. It cools well but is only quiet on low speed. On high it does cool about the same as the HCC-001, maybe alittle better. A screwdriver is also needed to guide on the front clip.

The Cak II is an awesome cooler and easy to install. It's heatsink is about equal to the V7+ but it only runs on one (noisy) speed. It takes a screwdriver to guide the front clip on but the install is easy.

None of the above require "super human" strength to guide on the front clip but as you can see some are a pain. Then why did I mention them then. The AX-7 can be a hassle to get on but it cools better than any of the above and it's one of the few heatsinks that include a 3-prong clip. Otherwise then the HCC-001. It's noisy too though.