CoolerMaster HHC-001 vs. Thermaltake Volcano 7+

[CubicZirconia]

Hey, I'm in the process of building a computer in which I will have an Epox 8kha+ mobo and an athlon xp 1800+. What CPU cooler should I go with, the hhc-001 or the volcano 7+?

 

[aphex]

hhc-01 Just from all the reviews ive seen, its a much better cooler

 

[KenAF]

Why are you even considering those heatsinks?

The HHC-001 sounds like a 747. And the Volcano 7+ is outrageously overpriced for its performance. You should be looking at the $29 Alpha PAL8045, $29 Thermalright AX-7, or the Swiftech MCX-462A. These heatsinks are in an entirely different league. They are just about the only heatsinks on the market that will cool an Athlon XP 2000+ (and of course, a 1800+) with a low noise to silent fan like the 21dB Panaflo L1A. With a high noise fan, like you get with the HHC-001, they also provide the best overclocking potential.

 

[CubicZirconia]

Hmmmm..... I'm interesting in overclocking and I don't really mind a loud pc.

 

[aphex]

Actually im considering the AX-7 myself... Just wondering who has em in stock for the cheapest.

 

[rachaelsdad]

Both the coolers you have chosen will cool well. The HHC-001 is loud and the Volcano 7+ is heavy and much quieter. The AX-7 will perform as well as either of these with a low CFM 80mm fan. I am with KenAF the AX-7 will give you more fan options and cool well and it is one you will be able to use with hotter chips down the road.

 

[rachaelsdad]

AphexII


<< Actually im considering the AX-7 myself... Just wondering who has em in stock for the cheapest >>


KDcomputer is supposed to have them in; in a few days. CrazyPC just ran out and Plycon is out. Looks like a popular item.

 

[aphex]

<< AphexII


<< Actually im considering the AX-7 myself... Just wondering who has em in stock for the cheapest >>


KDcomputer is supposed to have them in; in a few days. CrazyPC just ran out and Plycon is out. Looks like a popular item. >>



cool, thank ya... added my name to the notify list

 

[jiffylube1024]

<< Why are you even considering those heatsinks?

The HHC-001 sounds like a 747. And the volcano 7+ is outrageously overpriced for its performance. You should be looking at the $29 Alpha PAL8045, $29 Thermalright AX-7, or the Swiftech MCX-462A. These heatsinks are in an entirely different league. They are just about the only heatsinks on the market that will cool an Athlon XP 2000+ (and of course, a 1800+) with a low noise to silent fan like the 21dB Panaflo L1A. With a high noise fan, like you get with the HHC-001, they also provide the best overclocking potential >>



KenAF - I don't understand either how so many people can stand these intrusively loud HSF's... My roommate got an Athlon XP a couple of months ago, and the 7k rpm delta fan on there drove us both nuts. He returned the computer to the store a month or so later and got a new, much quieter HSF, thank god.

 

[Nerdwannabe]

If you dislike the noise, you could replace the screamer with a lower rpm fan.
the most important part is about heatsink performance.
The heatsink has to have good heat transfer so the airflow can blow the heat away.

I would always go w/ the best heatsink possible then choose the right fan (noise vs cfm)