Trouble finding heatsink-fan for XP2200

[AluminumStudios]

I just replaced my Athlon XP2000 with a 2200+ (giving my 2000 to my mom.)

I'm still using my Volcano 7 HSF, but it's not enough ... the CPU hangs out at 66 degrees and hits 73 during video rendering with AFterEffects!!! I'm using generic silver thermal compound and didn't have this big of a problem with my XP2000.

So it seems I need a better heatsink and fan. I've seen many out there there only mention up to 2000+ What is a good one for 2200+? I want soemthing quite. My Volcano 7 isn't too loud, I wouldn't mind something like that.

Any suggestions?

 

[mechBgon]

There's a good buy on the Thermalright SLK-800 here and you could pair that up with a quiet 80mm Panaflo L1A, or an adjustable-rpm fan so you can tune the noise/temperature to your liking.

 

[AluminumStudios]

Thanks for the link.

I didn't want to spend that much. I got an Athlon to save money over a P4 which was really my number 1 choice ....

I know this is probably a very good heat sink, but are there any that come with the fan that are quite and work well?

 

[AluminumStudios]

How would a Thermalright SK-7 work with an Antec smartfan?

I like my Volcano 7 because of it's quiet, variable speed fan. The Antec smartfans seem to move a reasonable amount of air and stay pretty quite. I actually have one cooling my hard drives in my Antec case ...

The reason I"m asking is because I never hear anyone talk about them.

 

[mrman3k]

You know, I don't think you have the Volcano 7 HSF seated fully properly. Those temps seem a little too high. But if you want the best Athlon heatsink, get the Swiftech MCX462+, absolutely the best!

 

[StarsCupChmps99]

I've seen many good reviews of the Vantec Aeroflow which is quiet compared to the nasty Delta fans and costs about $25 from KD Computers or about $33 at Newegg. I'm sure others have it for less than that. You might give it a look.

 

[sc0tty8]

Can't go wrong with a beefy alpha and some nice fans to cool the case...

 

[HappyNic]

Have you ever think of getting the Termalright's SK6 + ( it's only 14.99) it comes with 40CFM YS-Tech that's around 48dB.

Oh, if it's too loud , you should be able to place a 80mm fan instead at a 45° degree, which will give you around the same cfm but not as loud.

at 80mm sunon fan would give you 50cfm at 40 dB ($7.49) or another cheaper sunon that'll give you 39cfm at 32.0db($4.99)

This should give you good enough cooling for your xp2000+


I on the other hand just place another small thin fan (the ones that's on stock heatshinks) on the side of the regular heatsink ( the one that comes with a retail T-B 1.2g) this seem to do pretty well for a xp 2000+ @2100 (forgot I overclocked it alittle) my temp is around 47°C and 52°C max load. fan 1 pushes air in from the side of the heat sink and the fan on top sucks it out,, sound about right.


I just change it to fan1 on top of heatsink pushing air in and fan2 on the side suck air out. this seem to work even better. my temp drop to 45°C idle 51°C full load,, going to change the paste next time to AS3 instead of the regular white stuff. This a xp2000 at 2100+

 

[mechBgon]

If the SLK-800 is too much, next step down would be its little brother, the SK-7, which likewise takes 80mm fans and cools nearly as well, for about $8 less. If you don't mind a smaller, higher-pitched 60mm fan, then consider a Taisol CGK760092 at $20 shipped. The fan is not too loud, certainly not a 38cfm screamer. I believe this is the heatsink that AMD uses for the retail 2400+.

 

[neo007]

Hi,
I got the same prob here.
A 2200+ on a Gigabyte GA-7VAX board
If the tower is closed it's at about 70 °C under heavy load, otherwise 60-65 °C.
I've installed an arctic cooling supersilent pro heatsink + fan with some high perf. cooling paste.
I'm not even sure if readings are right. I've heard of NTC values being off more than 10 °C.
Also, my power supply is starting to heat up. I'll replace it with a more powerful one. (currently 230W)
Regards
jm

 

[mechBgon]

neo007, could your heatsink be installed 180 degrees backwards? The bottom is asymetrical, with a step cut into one end to clear the solid part of the CPU socket. If reversed, there's no way for the heatsink to make square contact with the CPU core. And yikes, I'm amazed you've got a system running a 2200+ with a 230W PSU :Q Sparkle Power makes a decent 350W and 400W one, if you need suggestions... check at newegg.com or other e-tailers. Or pick up an Antec TruePower 380 from CompUSA perhaps. Welcome to the Forums, by the way

 

[neo007]

What a fast reply! 8-O
Sure it's mounted the right way. I know people who've made that mistake before...
I would've loved to use a Alpha PAL + Pabst but since that board doesn't have the necessary mounting holes I had to select an alternative... This one was said to be ok for 2200+ at the online shop where I bought it but now that I look at some more detailed specs it says "recommended for up to 2100+" and "maximum 2300+". So I'm somewhere between good and bad.
I'm considering an Enermax 350W power supply.
The whole system should be safe to use and as silent as possible without spending lots of money.
Greets
jm

 

[Jhhnn]

So what are your ambient and case temps? might not be the HSF at all- gotta get the heat out of the case to do the job right...

And I'll go with mechBgon on the Taisols- excellent, inexpensive, underappreciated.....

 

[neo007]

Well, even if the case is open it doesn't go below 60 °C at less than 25 °C ambient temperature, that's what is strange.
When I replace the PSU I'll make sure the HSF is mounted alright, but I was really careful there anyway.
I have the impression the small cooler on the Northbridge (just below the CPU) is pumping out lots more heat than the HSF does. Maybe that's affecting the measurements.

 

[HappyNic]

perhaps you need to repaste your cpu., you might have place too much or have some tiny airbubble in there somewhere.

 

[neo007]

I need to leave it running for now but I'll do the mods end of this week
I'll sure keep you posted. Thanks for the valuable feedback!

 

[statix]

I suggest a cheaper Thermalright AX-7 that performs similar to SLK-800 when using lower cfm/speed 80mm fan.

Edit: mixed up between Thermalright and Thermaltake.

 

[AluminumStudios]

Thanks for the recommendations, that's exactly what I wanted. I'll go check them all out.

I have redone my heatsink and thermal compound twice and it is installed correctly (not rotated 180 degress) and I still get WAY to high temperatures.

I think I need a heat sink that can bleed heat away from the CPU faster. The strange thing is my heat sink doesn't feel all that hot to me. My PIII-500@585's heat sink gets mad burning hot ... my XP2200's doesn't feel that bad to the touch ... I have it installed properly with a very thin layer of silver compound ...

 

[AluminumStudios]

Does anyone have any experience with CompUSA brand silver thermal transfer compound? CompUSA rebrands stuff, I know CompUSA hard drives are actually Maxtors for example. So I was assuming that their silver compound was made by someone else and just rebranded.

I used to use generic white silicon thermal compound from Radio Shack on my PIII-500 which I OC'd to 585 MHz. The heat sink would get hot as heck to the touch which tells me I had good heat transfer.

My Volcano 7 doesn't feel very warm to the touch ... even when my CPU is frying at 70 degrees now. I've tried thick and thin coatings of CompUSA silver compound. I"m going to clean it off tonight and try the old silicon stuff.

Does anyone know if the CompUSA stuff is bad?

 

[neo007]

Uh well, I installed the new Enermax powersupply this weekend. In fact the peak temp during the week was about 74°C....
I used the occasion to re-install the HSF. Now it's not getting over 65°C. When the case is open and the room temp is 20°C, it levels at about 60°C. I'm talking about full load here.
I've installed a 8cm fan to get cool air in and I'm probably going to install another 5cm fan later to get it out again. (AMD specs) All of 'em tuned to 7V, of course. (i hate noise)
Anyway, the temp is still a little high, so I'm still wondering if these measurements are alright. But it will have to do as is.
Greets
jm

 

[magnux]

Ack. I'd send you a PM, but you don't have it enabled. Well, if you're interested I have a Volcano 9+ "Coolmod" that I'm no longer using, LMK.

 

[The_Lurker]

Not sure why your volcano 7 wouldn't handle a XP 2200 at stock speeds. Heck, i used to run a T-Bird 1.4ghz at 1.6 on 1.90 volts w/ my Volcano 7 and a TMD fan (just fits perfectly if you take the shroud off, much quieter and works very very well) at around 55 degrees load, and it was 100% stable. Now i'm running a XP 1700+ @ 1.62 on default voltage (1.75) and it's loading at around 50 degrees with a case ambient of 30 degrees (a lil high i know but i like to be warm when i use my computer ). All in all, your Volcano 7 should handle it fine. Make sure you got a good mating surface

 

[CraigRT]

If you're sure the HSF is installed right, you must have some imperfections in it's surface, OR the temp. readout is just way off.
My guess is that it's not actually as hot as it says.

 

[Zee]

go with volcano 9 then. cheap, effective.