Does SIZE matter? 80mm, 60mm, ???

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Okay, I'm really confused. I'm a newbie taking the big plunge and building a system.
I'm trying to choose a HS/F combo for an Athlo 1700 XP on the Epox mobo. But does
ANY sixe HS fit on that config? Does it have to be an 80mm x 80mm HS? I see a company
called Taisol but they don't have that size (only 80x60).

Can somebody help?

 

[rondeemc]

It depends on which model of Epox you are looking at. For instance the Alpha 8045 will not fit on certain models.

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Most of the standard hsf combinations will work fine on most of the boards out there. If you are trully a newbie then you might want to checkout newegg.com. They have a wide range of products and most of them have user reviews so you can see what current users feel about a product. Remember that you look at hsf's based on both their cfm and sound level. Also note that some companies are generous with their ratings. you might want to look at some of the heatsinkfan reviews at places like anandtech. Often a less expensive unit will perform as well or better then higher priced products.

Good luck

 

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[MistaTastyCakes]

I'm guessing the mobo ya refer to is the Epox 8KHA+.. which is pretty good about fitting any type of heatsink. Generally, 60mm heatsinks that cool nicely tend to need loud fans, and 80mm heatsinks can do the same job but with a slower fan, since the fan being placed on it is larger. 80mm heatsinks generally cost a little more than 60mm's and in some cases are tougher to install though, and may not fit on all motherboards. It's really up to personal preference and what your motherboard allows. If you have the Epox 8KHA+, you can fit basically any popular heatsink on it. A popular 60mm heatsink is the Thermalright SK-6, and a popular 80mm heatsink is the Alpha PAL8035.

If you're doing your first PC and not planning on overclocking, I'd go with the retail AMD heatsink. It's reliable, doesn't keep the CPU icy, but keeps it within spec, and using it along with a boxed Athlon processor gives ya a 3 year warranty.

So all in all I'd recommend Alpha, Swiftech, or Thermalright for your heatsink solutions. If you're looking for fast, cool fans I'd go for Sunon brand (Delta is even moreso, if you can stand the high pitched whining), and if you're looking for silence I'd suggest Panaflo fans. Keep in mind though, that if overclocking isn't your goal, the stock fan that comes with the Athlon would be great. Or, if you bought the Athlon OEM, then take a look at the low end Coolermaster heatsinks - same thing as the ones that come boxed.

 

[wasamicron]

<< Does SIZE matter? 80mm, 60mm, ??? >>



It depends on how u install it.

 

[RedWolf]

I have the 8kha+ and a volcano 7 (80mm fan). I believe the 8045 will fit but I'm not certain. I know the sk6 will fit as well. Many of the orb models won't fit.

 

[SirChadwick]

It's not the size that matters, but how well you screw it into your favorite heatsink! sorry...had to say something funny...please disregard this post.

 

[adamfelker]

Right chadeades, keep telling yourself that...

 

[toshiba3020]

My girlfriend says my fan is much bigger than her old boyfriends.

 

[454Casull]

As long as the heatsinks feature screw-holes appropriate for the fan you want to install, you'll be fine. BTW, the Taisol CGK742 and the CGK760 use 60mm fans.

 

[SinfulWeeper]

<< My girlfriend says my fan is much bigger than her old boyfriends. >>



That don't sound too healthy if it is either sucking or blowing.

 

[toshiba3020]

Mine just does blowing. My girlfriend covers the sucking.

 

[MoFunk]

Oh my it's getting bad in here. One question though, is the 80 or 60mm length or gerth? ........sorry!

 

[Evadman]

Ok, this is just sad

Anyway, back to the topic What matters for the fan is the amount of CFM that it puts out. ( CFM = Cubic Feet Per Minute) a 60mm fan will be louder ( in most cases ) than a 80mm fan that puts out the same CFM. Most heatsinks only have room/screw holes for a 60mm or a 50mm fan. The 80's are usually huge heatsinks for people who want there 1700+ to OC to 2200+ or something like that I have a 50mm fan on my 1600+ runs at 44c.