Going from Chrome ORB to FOP32-1, big difference?

[agould24]

I have a Chrome ORB on my 1.2Ghz T-bird... I'm getting about 57 degrees on full load. Obviously the C-ORB sucks.

I found a FOP32-1 online for only $30 (Canadian).

Is the FOP32-1 that much better than a C-ORB to justify spending another $30?

I want better cooling, but I don't want the noise of a FOP38 (I need quiet!!)

I may buy some Arctic Silver II along with it too... but I'm not sure yet.

 

[Ozzman1113]

youll notice 10 degrees lower max at stressed temps.

 

[Biggs]

Look up here.

 

[agould24]

Ozzman -- is the 10 degrees less a result of the fan alone, or the fan AND the Arctic Silver grease?

 

[Syndicate]

The fan is far superior on the FOP32-1. The standard YSTECH having specs of 27CFM and 35 or 36DBA. It does have a significant whining noise to it, but nothing compared to a black label delta with over 45DBA delivering 38CFM (the only diff between a fop32 and fop38). You will notice a very significant difference between the FOP32 and the CORB. The ASII will only help more, go ahead and pick some of that up too. It does justify the $$ if you overclock, however if you do not, the CORB is just fine. 57C is kinda spicey. I have a FOP32-1 on my Tbird 750@950 1.9v w/AS2, @ 40C/104F max load w/Prime 95. I do have a very cool case though (turning off the fans causes the temp to rise to 123F).

 

[agould24]

"Significant whining noise"? That scares me...

My CPU is sitting at 54 degrees right now. And that's completely idle. I don't really plan on overclocking, but I may try. I should probably just get the FOP32-1 anyway. Now I just have to decide on spending $13 for the Arctic Silver! Seems a little much for a squirt of grease. But I suppose if it'll make a difference (and protects the CPU more), it'd be worth it.

 

[Mikewarrior2]

You'll probably see a 5C or less drop, due tos ocket-thermistor readings... but that does not mean that a large cpu core temp drop doesn't exist...


Mike