hsf combo for epox 8rda+ and athlon xp2100+ revb

Xazzu

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I'm totally clueless about any kind of cooling solution (I haven't upgraded in forever) for this, but since my last computer went kaput, it's time to upgrade. so, yea, I need suggestions :) looking for something that's not a jet engine, but something that isn't 100 bucks either. alright, to break it down:

~ quiet
~ cheap
~ some oc'ing, but not hardcore, so it doesn't have to be a top of the line cooler

I did some basic looking, but couldn't find anything specific, so, please, hook me up with some names to look for! (getting it from newegg probably, fyi) oh, and if you happen to know of a power supply that you could suggest too, that'd be greaaaat. thanks guys.
 

mechBgon

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I've heard good things about the Zalman, and I think the Antec is probably a rebadged Enermax (quiet but rather weak). But hey, how about one of these :D

(hey Rocky! Watch me pull a rabbit outta my hat! :D)
 

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well see, I was a lemming and searched for "fan" then clicked on the category, then clicked on the brand name, and they listed only one there...so...yea, I'm lazy right now, I've been doing reasearch on this all day! my brain's fried! thanks man, but stop following me ;)
 

mechBgon

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Originally posted by: Xazzu
well see, I was a lemming and searched for "fan" then clicked on the category, then clicked on the brand name, and they listed only one there...so...yea, I'm lazy right now, I've been doing reasearch on this all day! my brain's fried! thanks man, but stop following me ;)

I'm like VISA... I'm everywhere you want to be :D
 

HoMeZ

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Are these case fans or fans you put on top of the heatsink? I need a fan to go with the slk-800. Do these fans come with instuctions on how to install it on top of a h/s?
 

mechBgon

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Originally posted by: HoMeZ
Are these case fans or fans you put on top of the heatsink? I need a fan to go with the slk-800. Do these fans come with instuctions on how to install it on top of a h/s?

The 80mm x 25mm-thick size is the one most commonly used for case fans, and is also suitable for use on heatsinks designed for 80mm fans, including the SLK-800. There's nothing restricting a particular fan to be used only for cases or only for heatsinks.

With the SLK-800, the heatsink will come with some springy wire "bails" that are used to attach different sizes of fans to the heatsink. Check out LostCircuits' writeup here for some photos that should help illustrate how this works. Once you find the right pair of bails out of the ones they include, it should be fairly easy.
 

HoMeZ

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Ah thanks mechbgone and would you suggest I get 80mm Panaflo L1A or 80mm YS Tech adjustable-RPM fan.
 

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One of each :D I don't know, I've tried both and the L1A is a nice 1-speed fan for use on heatsinks or cases, but if you want freedom to experiment and don't mind the extra wiring of the YS Tech, then the adjustability is a nice thing. A couple of catches with the YS Tech: you wouldn't want the knob part just dangling loose in your case or the positive connector on the rheostat dial could come into contact with your case and short out, probably causing your PSU to shut down at least. Also, at minimum speed, it only moves about 10cfm of air, which probably would let most CPUs overheat, so you have to be careful how low you dial it :p
 

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That should get the job done if you don't mind a bit of noise. They say 28 deciBels and 32cfm, which would make it a nice rear-exhaust fan. I see it uses one ball bearing and one sleeve bearing, so its lifespan may not be as high as a dual-ball-bearing fan, but for that price it's hard to argue :D You can also make it more mellow by dropping its voltage to 7 volts for lower RPMs and less noise, if it seems a bit loud when you get it. That one could also work well on your heatsink.

The other sub-$3 fan they have is the very nice NMB, but it's also rather low on airflow, so the case temperatures would probably be measureably higher, resulting in about the same rise in CPU temperature. Teamed in sets, such as in an Antec-style case which has dual 80mm auxiliary exhaust positions besides the power supply fan, they would do better... I use them in my office computer in a set of five (3 intake, two exhaust).
 

HoMeZ

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You said that those are good rear fans, but could I use them for the front of my comp?
 

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Yeah, it's just that front fans tend to be more audible because of their location, and have less effect than if you put the same fan in the rear.
 

HoMeZ

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Originally posted by: mechBgon
Here's one reliable outfit: 2Cooltek.com

The L1a fan there is 120 not 80.... and where does that knob go for the ys tech? and i hear the sk-7 isn't that much worse than the slk-800 do you think i should get that instead?