Best HS for an NF7 r2.0

[Texun]

What would be the best HS for an NF7 r2.0 (non - s) ? I checked the SLK-947U but Thermalright says it won't fit the NF7S 2.0. I believe the NF7 and NF7S are physically the same so I don't see that it shoudn't matter, but I thought I would mention it's not an S board. .

Also, has anyone ever found the bolt on HS's to cool better than a clip on of the same type? For example: The 800A-U or the 800A-U? Was thinking the weight of the HS might weaken the clip over a year or so. If that's possible then the bolt on method would be the better option.

Thanks

 

[mato7742]

i would say the 900a would be a great buy. yeah the 947u hardly fits on anything, so i wouldn't even look at that. however, the 900a with a vantec tornado would really blow you away :beer:

 

[Corporate Thug]

slk800/900

 

[NickE]

I've just fitted an SP-97 with 92mm Papst fan, replacing an SLK-800 with 80mm fan. System runs quieter and cooler, so far gained 100MHz (and lost 9°C) on my Mobile Barton.
Highly recommended, even with the bother of removing the motherboard to fit it.

 

[Texun]

Originally posted by: NickE
I've just fitted an SP-97 with 92mm Papst fan, replacing an SLK-800 with 80mm fan. System runs quieter and cooler, so far gained 100MHz (and lost 9°C) on my Mobile Barton.
Highly recommended, even with the bother of removing the motherboard to fit it.

Are you using the 2.0 board? Any problems getting it to fit??

 

[NickE]

Yes, NF7-S 2.0 - no problems at all. I'll rush off and change my signature now, then it looks like your fault, not mine that you had to ask

 

[Texun]

Originally posted by: NickE
Yes, NF7-S 2.0 - no problems at all.

I'll rush off and change my signature now, then it looks like your fault, not mine that you had to ask

(Sure... I'll play along. :beer: ) I just saw the one in your sig, did you have any trouble getting it to fit? Thermalright says it's a no-go on the r2, at least that's what they have on their mobo compatibility page. I might go with a 900U if Newegg had one.

Thanks

 

[Tiamat]

Originally posted by: Texun
What would be the best HS for an NF7 r2.0 (non - s) ? I checked the SLK-947U but Thermalright says it won't fit the NF7S 2.0. I believe the NF7 and NF7S are physically the same so I don't see that it shoudn't matter, but I thought I would mention it's not an S board. .
Also, has anyone ever found the bolt on HS's to cool better than a clip on of the same type? For example: The 800A-U or the 800A-U? Was thinking the weight of the HS might weaken the clip over a year or so. If that's possible then the bolt on method would be the better option.

Thanks

I asked a similar question as you did on this forum a couple of days ago. I have gathered that the Thermalright's website may not be very correct. A few people have assured me that they had no problems installing the SLK 947U onto their NF7-S ver2 board. As of now, I have just received my 947U and will mount it this weekend.

 

[mikela78]

Keep us informed as to whether the SLK-947U works on the NF7.

I'm awaiting a Newegg refurb NF7 for my new render farm node/folding box, and I ordered an SLK-700 w/ TMD fan ($17.99 + s&h @ hardcorecooling.com) instead of the SLK-947U with Panaflo L1 only because Thermalright's website said the 947U wouldn't work. If the 947U does work, I might put one on the NF7 and move the 700 to a different box. If only the SP-97 was in my budget...

 

[NickE]

The SP-97 is fine on the NF7-S R2.0, it's only the 947U that they say has a problem.

 

[Texun]

Originally posted by: Tiamat

Originally posted by: Texun
What would be the best HS for an NF7 r2.0 (non - s) ? I checked the SLK-947U but Thermalright says it won't fit the NF7S 2.0. I believe the NF7 and NF7S are physically the same so I don't see that it shoudn't matter, but I thought I would mention it's not an S board. .
Also, has anyone ever found the bolt on HS's to cool better than a clip on of the same type? For example: The 800A-U or the 800A-U? Was thinking the weight of the HS might weaken the clip over a year or so. If that's possible then the bolt on method would be the better option.
Thanks

I asked a similar question as you did on this forum a couple of days ago. I have gathered that the Thermalright's website may not be very correct. A few people have assured me that they had no problems installing the SLK 947U onto their NF7-S ver2 board. As of now, I have just received my 947U and will mount it this weekend.

Tiamat and NickE
Thanks for the info.... I did a search in the cooling forum before posting but didn't see it, but I'll give the monster a shot. It looks large enough to cool a stove.

 

[MegaWorks]

the SLK-947U fits on my NF7-S V.2 forget thermalright's information

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AMD Athlon XP T-Bred B DLT3C 1700+ @ 2.3GHZ (1.775v) 400FSB = 3200+
Abit NF7-S V.2 (nForce2-U400)
Corsair TwinX XMS 3200LL 512MB @ 2-3-2-6 (2.6v)
Sapphire Radeon 9500 Pro 128MB
Antec TrueBlue 480W
Thermalright SLK-947U with 92mm Vantec Tornado @2800RPM
Maxtor 91531U3 15GB
2x Western Digital WD400BB 40GB serials
Antec PlusView 1000AMG
Cambridge SoundWorks MegaWorks THX 550 5.1

 

[Texun]

Alrighty then..... you guys just sold one. :beer:

Got It Here
Reputable Vendor, I hope!

I should have it by Friday.