Chrom orb work on Epox EP-8KTA+ MB?

[gychang]

I plan to overclock Duran 600 with the MB, I have a Golden Orb for Celeron.

1. Can Golen Orb be safely used on o/c Duran?
2. Anyone use Chrom Orb with the MB?
3. How about Super Chrom Orb?

where can I buy the Chrom Orb assuming it works?

GYC

 

[spencer]

<< Can Golen Orb be safely used on o/c Duran? >>



Definitely not. The twisting motion of the locking mechanism can crack the core and render it useless. I can't answer your other questions.

 

[ledzepp98]

don't use the chrome orb. the core only makes contact with the edge of the heatsink and the heatsink cannot be turned around because of the capacitors next to the cpu

 

[nairii]

the original ChromOrbs don't fit on the EP-8KTA+.

 

[gychang]

seems like chrome orb may not work, which one is cost effective CPU fan/headsink?

GYC

 

[ErikS]

that's bull....., the chrome orb is not that bad of a HSF. I have it on a KT-7 (the smaller KT-7 size) and my temps never go over 44c. Will it fit on your MB? can't say for sure but the smaller KT-7 version should fit. The orb also makes fine contact with a Duron (right dead smack in the middle), it's got a flat base like everything else.

I might not chance the golden orb, it has a tough clip, but jonnyguru has done it &amp; says it'll work. Most of these &quot;T-bird/Durons are so fragile&quot; post are from retards who can't/shouldn't be assembling their own systems. Check JonnyGuru and read the &quot;Socket A Mishaps&quot; at the bottom of the page - Me? I agree with him 100%

Thought I should add something constuctive, my choices for socket a HSF -

1. Alpha - costly
2. Taisol - cheap and effective, hard(er) to intall
3. Chrome orb - fast, easy, and effective (decent, no better)