Smart fan II@2600rpm+Silent boost HS: results (updated: with ducting mod) (update 2: some pics included)

[McArra]

I had this working and I'm really happy with the results. Before this I was using Volcano 11@4600rpm at 39C idle, 46 full load. I have just intalled the silent boost w/Smart fan II@2600rpm and I'm in 37C idle!! I'm using coolermaster premium thermal compound. At last Thermaltake made things as they should. I'll post full load results in a moment!!


UPDATE: now idle at 32C (diode)

 

[McArra]

I get 45C full load, wich means I'm getting more or less the same results as with the Volcano 11 but @ half the rpms in the fan.

I forgot to say I'm running barton 2500@2800 1.75V.

What are your results with SLK-800+Smart fan II? Case temp is 26-28C.

 

[McArra]

Anyone?

 

[davidlem]

SLK-800 and Smart Case Fan II* - Barton 2500/333 @ 3200/400, case temp 28-29C: 41C idle, 46C load (using RadioShack heatsink compound)

*Note: thermal sensor in use, placed under CPU. Fan often runs < 3300rpm.

 

[Dustswirl]

Volcan11 is equiped with the Smart FanII (80mm)

 

[McArra]

Originally posted by: Dustswirl
Volcan11 is equiped with the Smart FanII (80mm)

I know, I just took it off and put it in the silent boost HS

 

[Cesar]

Originally posted by: McArra
I get 45C full load, wich means I'm getting more or less the same results as with the Volcano 11 but @ half the rpms in the fan. I forgot to say I'm running barton 2500@2800 1.75V. What are your results with SLK-800+Smart fan II? Case temp is 26-28C.

nice work! I think this heatsink is better than the SLK-800

 

[McArra]

Thanks! :beer:

 

[jiffylube1024]

Originally posted by: McArra

Originally posted by: Dustswirl
Volcan11 is equiped with the Smart FanII (80mm)

I know, I just took it off and put it in the silent boost HS

So, wait. Let me get this straight. You're using the Silent Boost's HSF, but removed the SmartFan II from the Volcano 11 and put that on the Silent Boost HSF, right? Isn't the SilentBoost HSF designed to get better airflow at low RPM's anyways?

 

[Cesar]

Originally posted by: jiffylube1024

Originally posted by: McArra

Originally posted by: Dustswirl Volcan11 is equiped with the Smart FanII (80mm)

I know, I just took it off and put it in the silent boost HS

So, wait. Let me get this straight. You're using the Silent Boost's HSF, but removed the SmartFan II from the Volcano 11 and put that on the Silent Boost HSF, right? Isn't the SilentBoost HSF designed to get better airflow at low RPM's anyways?

yeah but the silent boost heatsink is better than that cheap Volcano 11 sink

 

[McArra]

Originally posted by: Cesar

Originally posted by: jiffylube1024

Originally posted by: McArra

Originally posted by: Dustswirl Volcan11 is equiped with the Smart FanII (80mm)

I know, I just took it off and put it in the silent boost HS

So, wait. Let me get this straight. You're using the Silent Boost's HSF, but removed the SmartFan II from the Volcano 11 and put that on the Silent Boost HSF, right? Isn't the SilentBoost HSF designed to get better airflow at low RPM's anyways?

yeah but the silent boost heatsink is better than that cheap Volcano 11 sink

That's it.

 

[McArra]

Anyone else?

 

[DerwenArtos12]

My slk-800 is coming in tommorrow from newegg and will post this weekend.

 

[high]

I don't understand how people with 2500's have all this cooling and still run warm. I'm stock hsf, stock voltage 2500@3200 26case/32idle/37load. I was thinking of getting a tt11 volcano but I disabled the nforce2 soundstorm and it brought me down like 9C

 

[McArra]

That may is because I'm running at higher voltage.
Edit: tomorrow I'll buy a ducting mod from TT, I'll post my results with that.

 

[McArra]

Originally posted by: high
I don't understand how people with 2500's have all this cooling and still run warm. I'm stock hsf, stock voltage 2500@3200 26case/32idle/37load. I was thinking of getting a tt11 volcano but I disabled the nforce2 soundstorm and it brought me down like 9C

I forgot, what program are you using to measure the temp? You may are seeing FSB heat results.

 

[McArra]

Anyone else?

 

[DerwenArtos12]

though it was only up for awhile i had a smart case fan 2 on an slk-800a. I have a 2500@3400. i had it running 195x12.5 just for the heck of it for awhile. then changd it up to 220x11. I got about 42c idle and 48 load with this settup. Oh and i had it at 1.80 volts.

 

[McArra]

I lowered temps by 5C with ducting mod: know 32C idle!!!!

 

[DerwenArtos12]

5C from the ducting mod? wow that is definatly worth the $10.

 

[Lyfer]

SK7 for $15.99 is still a better deal than the Silent boost.

 

[WobbleWobble]

Got a pic of your set up? Now you got me interested in spending more money on a ducting mod :|

 

[DerwenArtos12]

yeah i'd like to see how it looks in a system.

 

[McArra]

Sure I'll post a pic in the afternoon, but where and how do I post it?
The ducting mod costed me $3 in a local shop It makes my CPU take the cold air that enters fron the side fan and the front 5 1/4 2 little fans, and let's it scape from radeon's hot air.

Thanks for your interest

 

[McArra]

Anyone know how and where to post pics?