HSF for xp1800+

[minendo]

I just got an xp1800+ and Gigabyte GA-7dx. Now I dont know what all I need for the HSF. I am considering buying the Thermalright Sk6. I would get the Alpha 8045 but it is incompatible with the gigabyte board without any mods. So what fan should I get to put on this and is there anything else I would need with this for installation?

 

[Thalasi]

If you're willing to pay for it: SwiftTech MCX462.

 

[minendo]

ok thats a bit more than i am looking to spend.

i really think i am going to go with the thermal right but i dont know what fan or thermal paste or whatever else i will need to get

 

[minendo]

why do i keep getting double posts? :|

 

[Kipper]

Thermal Paste: Arctic Silver II
Fan: depending on what you want, you can get a Delta for screaming I-can't-hear-myself-think performance, or you could go with a quieter Panaflo fan. I've also heard that you can mount an 80mm fan onto the SK-6 if you tilt it a bit. Check the hot deals forums for a few deals on Panaflo fans...dunno if the deals are still live, but it's worth a shot...

 

[mystifmagic]

The SK6 is meant only to be used with high pressure fans. It does not work well at all with lower pressure fans; ie the Panaflo. The same goes of the 80mm adapter (not being sold anymore, was called th Mighty Machine) if you really want an 80mm on there you may have to get a bit messy and cut, poke, or drill into the SK6, since it uses clips, not screws for the fan. If you get the SK6 get it will the Delta 38cfm. Good Luck

 

[minendo]

does newegg sell the artic silver II?

 

[minendo]

thanks for all the input. i ended up ordering Artic Silver II and Thermalright Sk6 with Delta 38cfm fan

 

[Kipper]

Enjoy the low-pitched whine...

 

[kyle1745]

www.coolerguys.com has the 60mm-80mm converters. I just got one last week for my Thermalright SK-6. Is working well on my Athlon 1600, and is much better than that LOUD delta crap.


Kyle

 

[Leeb00]

Mystifmagic,

Where did you get the information about the SK6 only working well with high pressure fans?
I'm just curious if there is an article or review that mentions this. Thanks.

 

[Shide1]

sk6 works well with a 60mm sanyo denki. Runs my cousin's 1800+ about 38-40 idle, 42-3 load.