Tbird HSF What is the best value

[Rhodent]

What is the best value on a HSF for the Tbird if you want to over clock a little but also want something quiet. Looking to put it on either the ASUS A7V or the ABit KT7 board. And where do you suggest buying it. I looked at Alpha reviews. Looks decent, not sure where to get them. thanks

 

[Viper GTS]

Probably the TaiSol CGK742092. Good performance, not terribly expensive, & reasonably quiet compared to it's competitors.

Viper GTS

 

[hubbs]

If you don't mind the noise GlobalWin Fop38. I am using it and it works great on my TBird 900. It is a tad loud though but you'll get over it.

 

[jinsonxu]

I have the FOP38. It's great for cooling. I tried to have it on overnight to crack RC5. But even though it was 5 feet away from me, the noise was unbearable! I had to switch it off in hte end.

 

[etech]

One place to buy TaiSol

2CoolTekis also a good place to buy.



Wouldn't the CEK733092 also be good since TaiSol has it listed for up to 1.2 Ghz Thunderbirds. Would it handle a Duron oc up to 1Ghz?

 

[Mikewarrior2]

The best value would be the taisol cek733... line... under $15 for very good performance.


Mike

 

[fitzhue]

Check out this place. Just bought the new taisol for $22 shipped.

 

[Jhhnn]

Fitzhue-

ought to post that in the hot deals forum!

 

[Rhodent]

Thanks guys. These seem pretty good. What do you all suggest to be a pretty good one but at the same time pretty quiet? Looking at the under 30 dollar market. I am so far leaning toward the TaiSol or an Alpha and not sure which model of either.

 

[DaddyG]

Rhodent,

It really depends what speed BIRD you are using and how much you plan on overclocking. The new TAISOL CGK742092 is a great choice if you want to maximize cooling. Nerdsbyte.com appears to have the best deal, they even have a selection of fans to upgrade. The standard low-profile delta is pretty good, but they offer Ys-Tech and the 37 CFM Delta if you can stand the noise. The newer Taisol models have the revised 3 lug clip design, which spreads the pressure over all three lugs on the socket 462. With a single lug design, its real easy to break the lug off the socket.

 

[Rhodent]

I am looking to put this on a Tbird 900. Some overclocking but not looking to break a record. It also needs to be pretty quiet. Are you saying that the CGK742092 at nerdsbyte has the new 3 lug design? I know these chips require a good bit of pressure to be applied and the last thing I need is to break one off. thanks

 

[Rhodent]

I'd also like to have one with the IDE type power connector instead of one that hooks to the board cause I have had bad luck with that type in the past. Kind of wanted to stay under 30 bucks. Does it seem that the trend is that any with the new 3 lug connected are the more expensive ones?