Best Athlon XP fan

[Stout]

Wondering what is the general opinion on a good Athlon HS/Fan. Nothing too expensive but very decent in cooling capabilities and not TOO loud.

Thermaltake Volcano 7+ any goog? The one w/ the copper HS??

Tks a lot!

 

[techfuzz]

You might also consider the heatsinks from Thermalright. That's my recommendation.

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[bergenvr6]

I would go with Thermalright SLK-800 with a Panaflo L1A, works for me 😀

 

[EdipisReks]

what do you consider expensive?

 

[techfuzz]

Originally posted by: bergenvr6
I would go with Thermalright SLK-800 with a Panaflo L1A, works for me 😀

I have a feeling the SLK-800 is a bit more than Stout would like to spend, but I could be wrong. I agree with your Panaflo L1A recommendation, good quiet fan!

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[Bonesdad]

Definately the Panaflo L1A...but you might opt for the Thermalright SK-7. Near SLK-800 in performance, but only $20 at SVC.COM.

 

[jarsoffart]

Originally posted by: Stout
Wondering what is the general opinion on a good Athlon HS/Fan. Nothing too expensive but very decent in cooling capabilities and not TOO loud.

Thermaltake Volcano 7+ any goog? The one w/ the copper HS??

Tks a lot!

TT V7+ is garbage! It uses the single lug design, cooling isn't great even though the noise level is high, and it's expensive compared to much better performers such as the Thermalright SK-7.

 

[Stout]

Went ahead and got the TT slk800... Awesome so far. Running a TB 2100+ at about 2100MHz and 30-32c. Have to tinker with the EP-8K7A some more to increase the FSB.

 

[everman]

Thermalright SK7 with an 18db NMB (only 2.50 for that fan too).

 

[techfuzz]

A thermalright heatsink with a YS-Tech adjustable fan (@45 cfm max).

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[justinm]

Hmmmm, no one with a Vantec Aeroflow HSF.

 

[techfuzz]

Originally posted by: murray6475
Hmmmm, no one with a Vantec Aeroflow HSF.

Good low noise fan on the Aeroflow from what I hear, but performance is a bit less than Thermalright according to the reviews. I *AM* considering one of these for my P4 rig I'm planning on building, it was one of my options, I haven't fully researched it yet though.

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