Opteron 2218 2.6 GHz

[bunbun]

Hello,

The retail Opteron 2218 2.6GHz chip only comes with a heatsink. Is this acceptable for running one of these things or is it worth my while to get a different fan/heatsink. If I should get a fan/heatsink, any recomendations?

Thanks,
Alex

 

[996GT2]

2218? You mean 152/185? The single core Opterons come with a similar heatsink to the Athlon 64s that has no heatpipes, but it is sufficient for use if you do not plan to overclock. The Dual core 185 comes with a 4 heatpipe heatsink that performs as well as many high performance aftermarket models.

 

[bunbun]

Hello,

> 2218? You mean 152/185?
I am refering to the new dual core Socket F Opteron AMD has released in the last few weeks.
Here is the product name on newegg.com:
AMD Opteron 2218(WOF) Santa Rosa 2.6GHz 2 x 1MB L2 Cache Socket F Dual Core Processor - Retail

This chip does not come with a fan on the heat sink which makes me wonder if it will stay cool enough under regular non OC'ed settings.

 

[996GT2]

Oh my bad, been a little behind in the Opteron game...

But if AMD is including a fanless HSF with it, then it should work fine at its rated speed. God case airflow helps also.

 

[jiffylube1024]

Originally posted by: 996GT2
Oh my bad, been a little behind in the Opteron game...

But if AMD is including a fanless HSF with it, then it should work fine at its rated speed.

Not necessarily; in this case it will probably run very hot since it's a server chip (socket F) not a desktop model (eg Socket 939 Opteron).

Chances are they don't include a fan because it's meant to go into server cases which have very good airflow over the heatsink. You can't fit large heatsink/fans inside 2U server cases, for example (which is probably a target for the Opteron 2218 and its family).

If you're going to run it in a desktop case, then I'd look into getting a fan for the heatsink or buying a new HSF (no idea what's compatible with the ~1200 pin socket F). And make sure you have good case airflow.

 

[Rock Hydra]

Originally posted by: jiffylube1024

Originally posted by: 996GT2
Oh my bad, been a little behind in the Opteron game...

But if AMD is including a fanless HSF with it, then it should work fine at its rated speed.

Not necessarily; in this case it will probably run very hot since it's a server chip (socket F) not a desktop model (eg Socket 939 Opteron).

Chances are they don't include a fan because it's meant to go into server cases which have very good airflow over the heatsink. You can't fit large heatsink/fans inside 2U server cases, for example (which is probably a target for the Opteron 2218 and its family).

If you're going to run it in a desktop case, then I'd look into getting a fan for the heatsink or buying a new HSF (no idea what's compatible with the ~1200 pin socket F). And make sure you have good case airflow.

I was just gonna mention this. In server cases, there are usually upwards of 3 or 4 chassis fans on the inside moving air over components.

 

[bunbun]

Hello,

Thank you for your info, it sounds reasonable to get fans... but as ponted out, it might be hard to find a fan that fits.

Thanks,
Alex

 

[kenji4life]

just duct air from an intake or outtake fan to your processor's HSF. get creative. this will work fine on stock clocks. i/e say you have an 8cm intake fan and an 8cm out fan, duct from the intake to the processor hsf and back out to the outtake. if you duct properly this will have nearly the same effect as a fan directly on the hsf..

silentpcreview.com has a lot of rigs that are ducted if you are interested in this.