BACK: Thermalright SLK900A for $19.99 at SVC and 92mm Panaflo M1 for $5.99

[ww4397]

Ordered the SLK900A and 92mm Panaflo M1 combo for $32.23 shipped!

Thanks for the post BG4533.

 

[Johnbear007]

Originally posted by: Thump553
Excellent heatsink and great price. Just a heads up-I used this heatsink with 80 mm Panaflo L1As on two different Athlon 1.4 systems (this cpu has a well-deserved reputation as a space heater) and the fan just didn't have enough omph to do the job. I switched to generic 80 mm fans I had lying around and its now great.

Maybe the 92 mm does move enough air, I don't know-but the 80 mm didn't.

Also, I would not use this heatsink on a system I planned on moving very much, as its a heavy sob.

Just how heavy is this thing? Im starting to get worried now. I don't move my system around that often. Just to open it up and work on it. Also the occasional LAN party, but not often.

 

[iamme]

Originally posted by: grrl

Originally posted by: Brian48


Ordered one myself even though I don't need it just yet

Ditto

Ditto as well, lol

 

[ww4397]

Which is better thermal paste AS or the stuff that comes with the SLK900a?

Thanks.

 

[DahDee]

Originally posted by: Johnbear007

Originally posted by: Thump553
Excellent heatsink and great price. Just a heads up-I used this heatsink with 80 mm Panaflo L1As on two different Athlon 1.4 systems (this cpu has a well-deserved reputation as a space heater) and the fan just didn't have enough omph to do the job. I switched to generic 80 mm fans I had lying around and its now great.

Maybe the 92 mm does move enough air, I don't know-but the 80 mm didn't.

Also, I would not use this heatsink on a system I planned on moving very much, as its a heavy sob.

Just how heavy is this thing? Im starting to get worried now. I don't move my system around that often. Just to open it up and work on it. Also the occasional LAN party, but not often.

The Thermalright site shows that the 900A is significantly lighter than the 900U, the 947U OR the 800U. The others are indeed bolt-ons, so take this info FWIW, but it seems clear that Thermalright did account in designing this model for the fact that it clips on, made it lighter. I've not seen one report of the 900A causing damage to a mobo. I think the concerns about weight have been blown competely out of proportion. None of the multiple reviews I've seen of this product express any concern whatsoever about its weight. I think it's a total non-issue. Come on, this is Thermalright, not some generic hunk-o-junk!

 

[Slickone]

As mentioned, the 92mm Zalman ZM-F2 is advertised as 38 cfm, 20 dba. The 80mm L1A is 24.0 CFM, 21.0 dBA. Going by only the figures available, this seems to be rated as the most powerful, while still being quiet (even quieter than the L1A), fan that I see. Think this is correct?

Also the 92mm Pana 12M is 48cfm, 30dba. Any guesses as to what it would be at 7V (assuming it would)? Perhaps it would be close to, or better than the Zalman's 5.5V specs.

 

[Johnbear007]

Originally posted by: ww4397
Which is better thermal paste AS or the stuff that comes with the SLK900a?

Thanks.

AS

 

[Johnbear007]

Originally posted by: Slickone
As mentioned, the 92mm Zalman ZM-F2 is advertised as 38 cfm, 20 dba. The 80mm L1A is 24.0 CFM, 21.0 dBA. Going by only the figures available, this seems to be rated as the most powerful, while still being quiet (even quieter than the L1A), fan that I see. Think this is correct?

Also the 92mm Pana 12M is 48cfm, 30dba. Any guesses as to what it would be at 7V (assuming it would)? Perhaps it would be close to, or better than the Zalman's 5.5V specs.

I would stick with the Zalman, because it's rated at 20 DBA, which you WONT hear. Thats pretty darn quiet. Zalman seems to be a good company, so I doubt they would like on fan specs, but I guess we will see. I will post back when I get mine, and let you all know what I think of it.

My 80mm L1A's are great, but the Zalman's specs are so great that I couldn't pass up trying one. Especially for just 6 $

 

[riceknight]

I've heard rumors that the slk-900s cool better with 80 mm fans due to the large dead zone under 92mm ones. Also, does anyone know anything about the thermalright ducting mod? Is it any good?

 

[dalfollo]

just a couple questions about adding a fan to this combo:

Can I assume that the Zalman, or panaflo fans can be contolled by a fan controller and be made further quiet by turning down the speed when unneeded?

So what is the big difference between getting a boring 38-48 CFM quiet fan and getting a UV or LED fan at 48CFM and 34dB and turning it down a little?

What fan would you guys recommend if I was looking for an LED/UV reactive fan?

My dream fan would be 92mm/UV reactive in Blue/4 UV LEDs...and I would control it with a suitable fan controller to bring down the noise...

 

[Collije]

Thanks, just bought this combo. Great price on a great heatsink.

 

[BG4533]

Originally posted by: dalfollo
just a couple questions about adding a fan to this combo:

Can I assume that the Zalman, or panaflo fans can be contolled by a fan controller and be made further quiet by turning down the speed when unneeded?

So what is the big difference between getting a boring 38-48 CFM quiet fan and getting a UV or LED fan at 48CFM and 34dB and turning it down a little?

What fan would you guys recommend if I was looking for an LED/UV reactive fan?

My dream fan would be 92mm/UV reactive in Blue/4 UV LEDs...and I would control it with a suitable fan controller to bring down the noise...

I dont know much about UV fans except that when you undervolt them with fan controllers or whatever the LEDs get dimmer.

 

[BG4533]

Originally posted by: riceknight
I've heard rumors that the slk-900s cool better with 80 mm fans due to the large dead zone under 92mm ones. Also, does anyone know anything about the thermalright ducting mod? Is it any good?

Given an 80mm and 92mm fan at the same cfm they should be about the same, but it is possible that the 80mm could come out slightly ahead because of what you said. However, 92mm fans usually put out more cfm per decibel which more than makes up for the dead spot. As for the ducting mod, it will not work on the thermalright heatsinks. The duct is made to screw onto the HS where the fan normally would. The thermalright uses clips, so there is no way to attach the mod.

And for everyone that really thinks the zalman fan is really 20db at 38 cfm take a look at this: Gizzo's fan database . Now tell me how it can put out about 30% more airflow at any noise level. Certain fans are of course better than others, but they all use relatively the same design.

For anyone who really wants to know a lot about fans and cooling take a look at Silent PC Review

Here is one thread about the Zalman and there are many more: http://forums.silentpcreview.com/viewtopic.php?t=4314&highlight=zalman

At best it is as good as the Panaflo, likely much worse.

Brian

 

[Slickone]

Originally posted by: BG4533

Originally posted by: dalfollo
just a couple questions about adding a fan to this combo:

Can I assume that the Zalman, or panaflo fans can be contolled by a fan controller and be made further quiet by turning down the speed when unneeded?

So what is the big difference between getting a boring 38-48 CFM quiet fan and getting a UV or LED fan at 48CFM and 34dB and turning it down a little?

What fan would you guys recommend if I was looking for an LED/UV reactive fan?

My dream fan would be 92mm/UV reactive in Blue/4 UV LEDs...and I would control it with a suitable fan controller to bring down the noise...

I dont know much about UV fans except that when you undervolt them with fan controllers or whatever the LEDs get dimmer.

I mentioned this on the previous page. They might get dimmer, but they might not work at all, unless you can find one with a separate power lead for the LED's. Anyone seen one? The ultimate fan would be a high flow, without being loud, UV sensitive, quad UV LED's, RPM monitor lead, and separate power leads for LED's.

 

[Su1c1da1]

ordered my 900A + smartfan 2 yesterday and received it today

 

[Slickone]

Originally posted by: BG4533
Given an 80mm and 92mm fan at the same cfm they should be about the same, but it is possible that the 80mm could come out slightly ahead because of what you said. However, 92mm fans usually put out more cfm per decibel which more than makes up for the dead spot. As for the ducting mod, it will not work on the thermalright heatsinks. The duct is made to screw onto the HS where the fan normally would. The thermalright uses clips, so there is no way to attach the mod.

And for everyone that really thinks the zalman fan is really 20db at 38 cfm take a look at this: Gizzo's fan database . Now tell me how it can put out about 30% more airflow at any noise level. Certain fans are of course better than others, but they all use relatively the same design.

For anyone who really wants to know a lot about fans and cooling take a look at Silent PC Review

Here is one thread about the Zalman and there are many more: http://forums.silentpcreview.com/viewtopic.php?t=4314&highlight=zalman

At best it is as good as the Panaflo, likely much worse.

Brian

Wow, Zalman is not very well liked in that thread. Is Vantec not as much of a respectable company as Zalman? If they are, and since Vantec obviously fudges their fan specs quite a bit, then I guess Zalman can too.

 

[Furor]

Originally posted by: BG4533

Originally posted by: riceknight
I've heard rumors that the slk-900s cool better with 80 mm fans due to the large dead zone under 92mm ones. Also, does anyone know anything about the thermalright ducting mod? Is it any good?

Given an 80mm and 92mm fan at the same cfm they should be about the same, but it is possible that the 80mm could come out slightly ahead because of what you said. However, 92mm fans usually put out more cfm per decibel which more than makes up for the dead spot. As for the ducting mod, it will not work on the thermalright heatsinks. The duct is made to screw onto the HS where the fan normally would. The thermalright uses clips, so there is no way to attach the mod.

And for everyone that really thinks the zalman fan is really 20db at 38 cfm take a look at this: Gizzo's fan database . Now tell me how it can put out about 30% more airflow at any noise level. Certain fans are of course better than others, but they all use relatively the same design.

For anyone who really wants to know a lot about fans and cooling take a look at Silent PC Review

Here is one thread about the Zalman and there are many more: http://forums.silentpcreview.com/viewtopic.php?t=4314&highlight=zalman

At best it is as good as the Panaflo, likely much worse.

Brian

The silentpc forum thread is about the ZM-F1..svc has the ZM-F2..I would like to know how the ZM-F2 is.

 

[Slickone]

Originally posted by: Furor
The silentpc forum thread is about the ZM-F1..svc has the ZM-F2..I would like to know how the ZM-F2 is.

Correct, but I'd imagine they're similar fans. F1 is 80mm, F2 is 92mm. But maybe someone here knows more about the F2. My point was, going by comments in the thead, it seems the company lies on their specs. So if they lie about the F1, they could with the F2 also.

 

[Johnbear007]

All that is just hate speech and anti-corporate propoganda by those with some kind of anti-fan agenda.

 

[BG4533]

Originally posted by: Johnbear007
All that is just hate speech and anti-corporate propoganda by those with some kind of anti-fan agenda.

:Q

 

[jarsoffart]

Originally posted by: BG4533

Originally posted by: riceknight
I've heard rumors that the slk-900s cool better with 80 mm fans due to the large dead zone under 92mm ones. Also, does anyone know anything about the thermalright ducting mod? Is it any good?

Given an 80mm and 92mm fan at the same cfm they should be about the same, but it is possible that the 80mm could come out slightly ahead because of what you said. However, 92mm fans usually put out more cfm per decibel which more than makes up for the dead spot. As for the ducting mod, it will not work on the thermalright heatsinks. The duct is made to screw onto the HS where the fan normally would. The thermalright uses clips, so there is no way to attach the mod.

And for everyone that really thinks the zalman fan is really 20db at 38 cfm take a look at this: Gizzo's fan database . Now tell me how it can put out about 30% more airflow at any noise level. Certain fans are of course better than others, but they all use relatively the same design.

For anyone who really wants to know a lot about fans and cooling take a look at Silent PC Review

Here is one thread about the Zalman and there are many more: http://forums.silentpcreview.com/viewtopic.php?t=4314&highlight=zalman

At best it is as good as the Panaflo, likely much worse.

Brian

I totally agree. Different manufacturers have different ways of measuring these things. Some instruments are more sensitive than others. The fan may be attached to a case or it may not be. They may measure the noise at different distances and different angles. It's all very arbitrary. I would definitely prefer a Panaflo L1A. I would suspect that for the same airflow (assuming there would be some good way to control it from fan to fan), there would be very little difference in noise. All case fans have the same basic design. I would also guess that the hydrowave bearing of the Panaflo would be at least the same or quieter than the sleeve bearing of the Zalman.

 

awesome deal
somehow i managed to spend 300 bucks.

 

[DahDee]

Originally posted by: jntdesign
awesome deal
somehow i managed to spend 300 bucks.

Wow, I can't wait to see pics of your system with 15 SLK-900As!

I guess you have to lay the case on its side and take off the side panel. It'll be one chilly stack of Thermalrights -- The Leaning Tower of Freeza!

 

[InuYasha]

How much longer is Socket A going to be around for?

 

[penz]

Just ordered the SLK-900A and the Vantec 119CFM 92MM fan ;D ;D

Thanks!