Built my AMD64X2 4400+, now to make it quiet...

[capeconsultant]

Here it is:

ASUS Premium
Seagate 250 7200.8
ASUS PCIE 128 meg card with no fan
1 gig Ballstix RAM
DVD burner by Memorex
ANtec 2650BQE case.

I like it, it rocks pretty good. Plus, nothing like a reformat to get the cobwebs out!

I used the AMD Heatsink/fan, however, it is too loud. I will need to get a Zalman 7000ALCu.

I ordered an orange Nexus 120 fan to replace loud stock Antec 120.

Nexus 400 power supply. Nothing really wrong with stock one, but I like the Nexus

Some shock absorbing silicone feet I am a maniac for quiet computers!

I will need to remove the AMD heatsink and it has a thermal pad. Any problems that may come up? I hope it is not permantly glued

Thanks, Dave

 

[imported_Kensai]

Thermalright XP-120 + Yale Loon 120MM.
-=or=-
Thermalright XP-90 w/ low speed panaflo

Just unhook the heatsink, clean up the heatsink and the CPU with isoprophyl alcohol and paper towel.

 

[mdubrow]

The thermal grease on the stock AMD heatsink is very neatly applied, but it is NOT a thermal pad. I suspect / believe it is one of the Shin Etsu greases that AMD recommends for TIM (thermal interface material). You will have no problems with the heatsink adhering to the processor.

 

[imported_Kensai]

Originally posted by: mdubrow
The thermal grease on the stock AMD heatsink is very neatly applied, but it is NOT a thermal pad. I suspect / believe it is one of the Shin Etsu greases that AMD recommends for TIM (thermal interface material). You will have no problems with the heatsink adhering to the processor.

By all looks and AT's definitions, it's a thermal pad.

 

[mdubrow]

Originally posted by: Kensai

Originally posted by: mdubrow
The thermal grease on the stock AMD heatsink is very neatly applied, but it is NOT a thermal pad. I suspect / believe it is one of the Shin Etsu greases that AMD recommends for TIM (thermal interface material). You will have no problems with the heatsink adhering to the processor.

By all looks and AT's definitions, it's a thermal pad.

And when I removed it for a reinstall, it cleaned up like thermal grease.

 

[Icepick]

Originally posted by: mdubrow

Originally posted by: Kensai

Originally posted by: mdubrow
The thermal grease on the stock AMD heatsink is very neatly applied, but it is NOT a thermal pad. I suspect / believe it is one of the Shin Etsu greases that AMD recommends for TIM (thermal interface material). You will have no problems with the heatsink adhering to the processor.

By all looks and AT's definitions, it's a thermal pad.

And when I removed it for a reinstall, it cleaned up like thermal grease.

No, it's a thermal pad. It's consistency softens after it's been heated. That's why it smears when you clean it off later.

I will need to remove the AMD heatsink and it has a thermal pad. Any problems that may come up? I hope it is not permantly glued

I had no problems removing the stock heatsink. It's not permanently glued. When you take it off be sure to give it a slight twist before you pull up on it.

I've heard of it sticking to the CPU, though. Some people have had a scare when they accidentally yanked the CPU right out of the socket while attempting to remove the heatsink. That shouldn't be a problem as you can just reseat the CPU after separating it from the heatsink.

 

[capeconsultant]

Thanks all. Gonna research these thermalright heatsinks now. I do not think a 120 of anything would fit in this case, but I have another one just like it and it fits a Zalman 7000 perfectly. Thanks for all the help.

 

[The Pentium Guy]

I will need to remove the AMD heatsink and it has a thermal pad. Any problems that may come up? I hope it is not permantly glued

Well if you don't feel like spending cash on thermal paste, I think the XP90/XP120's come with one. XP90 is more than enough IMO, but if you're an extremeoverclocker get the XP120.

 

[capeconsultant]

I plan to use Artic Silver with the new heatsink. I have a Nexus 90mm fan around somewhere, so I might try that on an XP 90. Dave

 

[JEDIYoda]

What no Zalman???

 

[capeconsultant]

I am liking the ability to change fans on the Tthermalright. Was planning on moving my Zalman from old computer. Will be selling that puppy ASAP. Dave

 

[imported_Kensai]

XP-90 > Current Zalman offerings..

 

[The Pentium Guy]

Originally posted by: JEDIYoda
What no Zalman???

I have the 7700AlCu, but I feel that XP90 is a cooler, more quiet, and smaller alternative (and they're roughly the same price once you add in the fan).

-The Pentium Guy