Those who own a Vantec Aeroflow...

[AndyD2k]

Just want to hear your experiences with this heatsink/fan combo. I was debating between the new Zalman and a Thermalright SLK 800 for a bit, but now not sure if I really want to go through the hassle. After reading a bunch of positive reviews for the Aeroflow, I'm now considering purchasing one to replace the Volcano 9 noise maker I currently have installed. The only thing is that the reviews seem to be split on how much noise the Aeroflow produces. Honestly, anything besides the Volcano 9 must be an improvement but I'd like to hear some comments from the board. Anyone??

Just in case...

AMD 2700 and Asus A7N8X Nforce 2

 

[MDE]

I have the Aeroflow and the same motherboard. It's been a pleasant surprise as to how well this thing can cool. Right now I'm running my 2500 at 1.80V and load temps today were about 40-43C (case temp 20C). I'm not a quiet freak, so to me the fan is pretty quiet. The loudest fan in my PC right now is my video card, but when I uplug that the computer is whisper quiet. If you aren't going to do any major overclocking I'd say go for it.

 

[AndyD2k]

I'm not interested in any overclocking. Well, I'm used to the fan that was installed on my old p3 800. The ThermalTake Volcan 9 is ridiculously loud compared to that even when set at 3500 RPM.

 

[solofly]

Aeroflow is not a quiet HSF. Go for something that can mount a 80mm fan.

 

[Tab]

I am also having trouble how this fan can be quiet at 5600RPMS!

 

[waltburg5]

well, would that vantec aeroflow work with my AMD 2600 and Aopen ak79g-1394 mobo? it's gonna basically be on all the time cause when i'm in my room i'll be on my comp. i'm gonna be doin a lot of gamin when i get all the peices together. lol, so basically what speed should i get.

 

[AndyD2k]

Well, I decided just to get a Thermalright SLK 800U. I have a couple of Panaflos lying around so what the hell

 

[solofly]

Originally posted by: AndyD2k
Well, I decided just to get a Thermalright SLK 800U. I have a couple of Panaflos lying around so what the hell

Good thinking...