Back again: Genuine AMD X2 4-heatpipe Heatsink/80mm fan

[Fallengod]

Originally posted by: jlin101
scrape the compound off with a razor blade, following by rubbing alcohol. Wouldn't it be a better deal to get a Arctic Cooling 64 pro (with 6 heatpipes and a near-silent fan) for $22-24 shipped?

You can but it will perform the same as the Amd stock 4 heatpipe heatsink. Might be quiter though. Also the freezer64 pro does exhaust hot air towards the back fan so.. that could help. Either way, $19.50 for the amd stock heatpipe heatsink is a good deal. I used one for 2-3 months. It cools about the same as an xp-90 or freezer64 pro so... Definitely good for someone who wants "decent" air cooling for cheap.

 

[Navid]

Originally posted by: jlin101
scrape the compound off with a razor blade

You would be taking the chance of degrading the sink by scratching it. Never use a metallic object for cleaning a sink.

 

[Zap]

Originally posted by: Fallengod
Also the freezer64 pro does exhaust hot air towards the back fan so.. that could help.

Of course air blowing down on the power circuitry can also help. Six one, half dozen the other. However you are right in that the AC unit is probably quieter. AMD's unit isn't exactly noisy but it isn't quiet.

 

[Fallengod]

Man, you guys want a good laugh? You gotta check this thread out. This guy was having issues with temps with his Scythe ninja. I dont wanna give anything away, so just read the thread and see what the problem was.

LINK

 

[Zap]

Originally posted by: Fallengod
Man, you guys want a good laugh? You gotta check this thread out. This guy was having issues with temps with his Scythe ninja. I dont wanna give anything away, so just read the thread and see what the problem was.

LINK

LOL, that was actually the FIRST thing I thought of after I read the OP.

 

[akahai]

Originally posted by: EliteRetard
Whats the best method for removing the thermal pad if you want to use a better thermal paste? I know, high concentration rubbing alcohol...but there is like 2 tons of this ****** on there and you end up with a massive smeary sticky hairy mess. I couldnt figure it out...had a freind with the same issue, and he tried hot water. Bad idea. It removed allot of it but activated the ****** and pretty much ruined the thermal conductivity of the heatsink...you can see fingerprints and a big darker patch and swirl marks where the junk got all swirled around from him trying to remove it. Im hoping mine doesnt end up that way.

Something that Ive always kinda wondered...these heatpipe coolers use a liquid that evaporates and gets cooled by the HS/F returns to liquid and drops back down to get evaporated again. Sounds all cool in theory, but how the ****** can these work when mounted sideways? Are you guys laying your computers on their sides? If not how is this providing any better cooling than a standard heatsink?

I bought this can of electrinic cleaner from local electrinic store for like $3, works wonders. Here is a link to the manufacture www.puretronics.com.

 

[jjmIII]

Will these fit in an Antec Aria case??

 

[kakarotxiv]

best stock free hsf ever.

intel could learn from this

 

[jjmIII]

Originally posted by: jjmIII
Will these fit in an Antec Aria case??