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how can i cool my cpu and keep the sound down?

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mogbert

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right now i have a 1.4 tb with a svc golden gate cooler. i replaced the fan because it was too loud. so currently i have a sanyo denki fan. i'm not sure what the specs are but it's a lot quieter than the previous fan.

so my question is, can i get better performance and keep the noise down with an 80mm heat sink and fan?

my cpu sits at 60 degrees celsius with the case open. and goes down to maybe 58 at night. any suggestions?
 
Pal 8045 with an 80mm L1A panaflo is probably the best overall solution for quiet + cool. You should be able to get around 40-45 degrees under load (what i get with an xp1900), assuming you have decent airflow in your case. Generally, the larger the fan, the more air (cfm) it can push/pull with less noise. Just stay away from the 60mm-80mm adapters and the like, as they are more likely to divert and limit air flow. My case is almost inaudible unless the side panel is off...and that's with 4 panaflos, 2 hard drive coolers, the afore mentioned HSF, and a slot cooler. Don't underestimate the ability of grommets (rubber washers). As vibrations are the biggest culprit behind noise.
 


<< Pal 8045 with an 80mm L1A panaflo is probably the best overall solution for quiet + cool. You should be able to get around 40-45 degrees under load (what i get with an xp1900), assuming you have decent airflow in your case. Generally, the larger the fan, the more air (cfm) it can push/pull with less noise. Just stay away from the 60mm-80mm adapters and the like, as they are more likely to divert and limit air flow. My case is almost inaudible unless the side panel is off...and that's with 4 panaflos, 2 hard drive coolers, the afore mentioned HSF, and a slot cooler. Don't underestimate the ability of grommets (rubber washers). As vibrations are the biggest culprit behind noise. >>


Well, I was thinking of getting one of those adaptors actually. Do you have a link to stats or reviews comparing the effectiveness (or lack thereof) of using an adaptor? I am planning on using the adaptor with a Sunon kd1208pts2-6 on a volcano 5 h/s with the 12-7 volt mod, but after reading this maybe not. I might swap the Sunon for a Panaflo L1A. I really don't want to get another h/s just for this, but the 31 dBa of the stock fan on the volcano is just too loud for me.
Also, where can I get grommets and how to use them?
 
Sorry....Those adapters are crap. I put one on and temps went up 15c. Went back to the 60 and they went back down. Get the Alpha if you board will hold it and be happy! I have a 92mm on mine and it is GREAT! See it here if you like.
 
If you want the adapter to keep costs down then your better off with the SVC GC68. Gets great reviews and for $8 (with fan!) it'll be cheaper than an adapter. If you want even quieter then add the Panaflo for an extra $6.
 
thanks to everyone who responded. now i have to decide between the svc GC68 with a panaflo, or the pal 8045 with a panaflo. is the specs for the panaflo similar to the silencer fans from pc&p cooling?

and does anyone know if either of these hsf will not fit on a epox 8k7a?

thanks again.
 


<< thanks to everyone who responded. now i have to decide between the svc GC68 with a panaflo, or the pal 8045 with a panaflo. is the specs for the panaflo similar to the silencer fans from pc&p cooling?

and does anyone know if either of these hsf will not fit on a epox 8k7a?

thanks again. >>



I have mine on an 8k7a. One thing you have to do is be carefull with one of the components on the back of the board. You will see it, just make sure the nut does not move and your fine. See a picture of what I am saying here.
 
thanks for the warning mofunk. i was also wondering which way the fan blows? is it sucking or blowing onto the hsf? i've noticed my other alphas were meant to suck air out. and ive noticed if i blow air onto the hsf i usually get cooler temperatures but it collects dust faster too. that's probably why my cpu was reaching 60 degrees celsius when idle.

 


<< thanks for the warning mofunk. i was also wondering which way the fan blows? is it sucking or blowing onto the hsf? i've noticed my other alphas were meant to suck air out. and ive noticed if i blow air onto the hsf i usually get cooler temperatures but it collects dust faster too. that's probably why my cpu was reaching 60 degrees celsius when idle. >>



The 8045 is designed to suck from the HS. The fins are really dense so trying to blow onto it creates too much backwash for the fan. I put an exhaust fan next to my Alpha to suck out the hot air the Alpha blow of the HS and that helped out a bunch.
 
perfect. i have an antec 1040sx so i will have two fans sucking the hot air right out of the case. thanks for all the tips and info. i will probably buy the 8045 from svc later today unless if someone can tell me a place that has it cheaper.
 
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