Need advice on which heatsink. Pal8045U or AX-7?

[KentW]

I have an Alpha Pal8045U with the Delta 80mm, 46.1CFM, 40dBA and a Thermalright AX-7 with a Mechatronics 80mm, 53CFM, 39dBA. Which one should I use on my new 1800+ system. Thanks, Kent

 

[KenAF]

Neither...at least, not with those fans. Replace the fans with something <=32dB. Your ears will thank you. 🙂

 

[Shaorinor]

AX-7 w/ a good, quiet fan...cheaper than the Alpha and is just as good as, if not better than it.

 

[lebe0024]

I think with slower fans their neck and neck. But with the AX-7, you don't have to bolt it to your motherboard.

 

[Shaorinor]

Yah, pretty close....AX-7 is like a degree or so cooler, hehe.

 

[KentW]

Thanks. I'll probably go with the AX-7. Sounds like in a few months we might not have the option for sinks like the 8045. 🙁

 

[aphex]

<< Thanks. I'll probably go with the AX-7. Sounds like in a few months we might not have the option for sinks like the 8045. 🙁 >>



?!?

 

[JeffBot]

In case you haven't heard, AMD recently removed the requirement to place four holes in the motherboard around the socket area. Some manufacturers (MSI for one) have already decided to eleminate the holes on their newest motherboard models (not available yet). I believe that this is what KentW was referring to. Bummer!

 

[rondeemc]

I have the alpha and I would go with the ax-7. Much easier to install, like the multiple lug attachment, and the performance is similiar. Plan to go that route with my next hsf purchase

 

[nmos]

Personally I prefer the bolting down method because it's much more secure. Any idea if it is "just" the holes that are going away or is the "keep out" area around the cpu going down as well?

 

[Biggs]

Go to Hardocp, they have detailed information regarding this issue.

 

[nnnyyy]

The alpha mounts more securely but it sucks when lose/damage those nuts! Very hard to find replacements. Go with the ax7.

 

[Shaorinor]

I dunno...using the 3 lugs looks pretty secure to me, hehe. But that's just me.

 

[donteatit]

Have you thought about the noise control silverado?

I've been running this machine for a month now and am yet to go above 32c on the cpu.
It's two fans force air down and are doing a great job. The best bit is that it is very quiet at 38 dB!

If you are interested be aware that it is 11cm tall.

Not the best pic but it gives you an idea - Inside my case

 

[Grendel99]

Um..38dba is pretty loud, I hope you mean 28...

 

[gdawson6]

i have the delta 80mm 46cfm fan and its really not that loud. Much much quiter than the 60mm delta.