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Artic Freezer 64 vs AMD Heatpipe

BlueWeasel

BlueWeasel

Lifer
Current system:

Sempron 3100+ @ 2.54Ghz (8x317)
Epox NF3 MB
AMD Opteron/X2 Heatpipe (with stock 80mm AMD fan)

The AMD heatpipe cooler cools extremely well, and my full load temperature never exceeds 45-46C. The only drawback is using the stock AMD fan...it's quiet at the lower RPMs, but is slightly noticeable when maxed out.

SVC has a sale price on the Artic Freezer 64 Pro ($15 with coupon), and the reviews on it show it to be a better cooler than the XP-90. It's got a larger and quieter fan, and with the higher temps of summer approaching, I was thinking of making the switch.

I could probably sell the AMD heatpipe for almost the cost of the Freezer64.

Would the increase in performance and lower dBa's be worth it?
 
I have the AMD heatpipe, and its performance is comparable to the XP-90. I think it will be cheaper to just switch out the fan for a 80mm panaflo, I doubt the Freezer will be that much cooler than the heatpipe, if at all.
 
Originally posted by: TrevorRC
For 15 bucks, that's the same as switching TO a panaflo fan <_< Just thought I'd point that out 😛
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:laugh:

I went ahead and picked up a Panaflo 80mm to replace the AMD stock fan on the heatpipe just in case the Freezer64 doesn't work. 🙂
 
Originally posted by: RallyMaster
Lol. I would've picked up the Freezer64 Pro since the fan on the stock heatpipe cooler is loud.
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Actually, I did both. 🙂

Whichever one is the loser (AMD Heatpipe or Freezer64), goes off to Ebay or the FS/FT forum. 😉
 
Funny im in the same situation. I got the stock amd heatpipe cooler as well. I think I decided to stick with it. Even though svc has a great price right now. Please let me know if you see any low temps with it.
 
Don't be obsessed with a 2 to 3C drop in CPU temperature. The MOSFETs, RAMs, and chipset on the MB also put out a lot of HEAT. A large CPU cooler with 120mm fan blowing into the MB would be my 1st choice. I like the Zalman 7700 because it has a 360 degree cooling pattern.
 
The 7700 is also more costly. The Freezer for $15 is an awesome deal - I'm still trying to justify buying a couple... still have a Scythe Katana sitting here, just got in another Scythe Ninja and have two more AMD heatpipe units, plus two Cooler Master basic units... I'm swimming in HSFs and considering even more. Damn, this has to stop - NO MORE HOT DEALS PLS, I'M SAVING SO MUCH MONEY THAT I'M GOING BROKE.
 
This scenario always happens to me -- building a system for someone who has better parts than my system always leads to the upgrade bug. In this case, I ordered a 4200+ X2 with a Scythe Ninja for a ultra quiet system I'm helping a friend build. I was impressed with the sheer size of the Ninja, and since he wants the system as quiet as possible, I plan on running it passively (not overclocked).

However, being the frugle enthusiast that I am, I couldn't justify the cost of the Ninja for my own overclocked Sempron. So, when the deal came along for the Freezer64 Pro, I jumped on it, hoping my cooling performance would be the same or better than my AMD heatpipe cooler, yet not as loud. Whether or not it beats the AMD heatpipe remains to be seen, but I figure I could always recover the cost of the upgrade by selling whichever cooler I decide not to keep.

While I was at it, I picked up a Panaflo 80mm fan to put on the AMD heatsink if I decide to keep it. 🙂
 
I have the stock 4-heatpipe HSF on my A64 right now, and have the Freezer Pro 64 on the way as well. Am also not sure if I want to switch out, as the 4-heatpipe HSF keeps temps under 48C with a Silverstone FN-82 spinning at less than 1200RPM on full gaming load (gets up to 52C with S&M). This is with a 25% OC (stock volts).

Like yourself, it was just too good a deal to pass, and selling one or the other will be break-even. Please let us know your results.
 
Looks like the coupon code is good only for one unit so I couldn't save on shipping, and shipping to me for a single one was $7.80. I'll pass this time.
 
the stick heatpipe with th *92mm* Silverstone is a really good idea. I think I'm goingt that route instead of the Panaflo.

Any mounting problems with the Silverstone fan?
 
The FN-82 mounts just like any regular 80mm fan. The most difficult part of switching fans is finding a screwdriver thin enough to reach the tiny mounting screws. A magentic tip would be very helpful, as the screws are very easy to drop and lose.

I noticed no real temp change from the stock fan vs. the FN-82, and one might argue that it really would not help, as the HS is designed to fit 80mm fan blades, and larger blades might generate more, but less well-directed airflow through the HS fins. The main benefit would be increased ariflow over mobo components due to the larger fanblade diameter. The Silverstone fan quality is good, and there is no audible clicking and only mimimum motor hum from a few inches away. The stock Delta fan is also high-quality, but for $5, the FN-82 is worth a try.

I am curious how much, if any improvement, an 80x38mm Delta Tri-blade would yield (at comparable RPMs). It should be able to drive air more effectively through the relatively tightly-packed HS fins. I just have not been able to justify the $14 sidewindercomputers charges for the fan.
 
Instead of discussing which is better somebody needs to read a few reviews.

The AMD heatpipe is an excellent cooler on par( I said on par-- I didn`t say better than) with any after market heatsink you could buy!

Plus from what I have read using these after market heatsinks can void the warranty on your CPU!!!

As can over clocking and other things!

With that said - quite possibly AMD is addressing the issue of crappy heatsink being shipped with CPU!!!

 
Yes, they void your warranty. But as long as you still have your stock cooler, AMD's not going to notice unless you fry their chip.
 
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