Just upgraded my file/email server (a P166 MMX monster!) to an XP1800+ with PC2100 DDR. (Thanks, networkman!
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This is using the AMD retail HSF on an Amptron K7-817XLM MB. I removed the gummy-stick TIM and used Arctic Silver instead. MBM reports a pretty consistent 50 - 52 celsius while running Seti with a system temp around 38. Not too bad, I think. (My old 1100 T-Bird runs around 44 - 46 with a Global Win FOP32-1.)
Would a better HSF be a good investment to try and bring the temps down a bit? Since this is a production server, I won't be over-clocking. I'm considering a Thermalright SK6 with a Delta 38 cfm fan. ($28 from KD Computers including shipping.)
Opinions? I know you all got 'em.
BTW - I'm likin' these 3 hr 50 min wu times.


This is using the AMD retail HSF on an Amptron K7-817XLM MB. I removed the gummy-stick TIM and used Arctic Silver instead. MBM reports a pretty consistent 50 - 52 celsius while running Seti with a system temp around 38. Not too bad, I think. (My old 1100 T-Bird runs around 44 - 46 with a Global Win FOP32-1.)
Would a better HSF be a good investment to try and bring the temps down a bit? Since this is a production server, I won't be over-clocking. I'm considering a Thermalright SK6 with a Delta 38 cfm fan. ($28 from KD Computers including shipping.)
Opinions? I know you all got 'em.
BTW - I'm likin' these 3 hr 50 min wu times.