Which HSF for more bang for the buck??

[TheNewGuy]

I would like your opinions...first off, I live in Canada, so that's why the prices are so high. In addition, I'm not overclocking my 1.4 ghz amd on an ECS K7S5A MB, but because of the location of my computer, there's alot of heat around the case and the case temp ranges anywhere from 30-35 degrees C, and my current HSF doesn't cut it going quite often up to 60 degrees C.

As a result, I'm looking at a new HSF, and my options that I'm considering are the AlphaPAL 8045 with a 37 cfm Thermaltake fan for $97, or the Thermalright SK6 with the Delta 38cfm 60 mm fan for $76. These prices include taxes and shipping.....

Thanks in advance....

Dave

 

[Anubis]

ok you need to start lookin other places cause newegg.com has the SK-6 with the delta fan for 28 + 6 shipping the alpha pal with a 80 mm delta fan for 47

 

[Anubis]

woops didnt realize they were in canadian dollers my bad. either way there both great HSF i have the sk-6 and it keeps my XP 1700+ at 1.57 Ghz at 43 idle 48 load on my EpoX 8KHA+ mobo
get the sk-6 cause its cheeper and sence you not over clocking it wont really matter ehich one you get

 

[DukeChestnut]

<< Thermalright SK6 with the Delta 38cfm 60 mm fan for $76. These prices include taxes and shipping.....

Thanks in advance....

Dave >>




WTF???!!! goto www.coolerguys.com SHEEEEEESH! that price is ridiculous!

 

[Jman13]

Also think about the Thermalright AX-7. It looks to be a HSF that is comparable or better than the Alpha 8045, but uses a 3-prong clip and fits on more mobos.

 

[mboy]

I wouldnt be looking to replace the HS/fan quite yet. That is not where your problem lies. If your case is getting to 30-35c, THAT is where your problem lies. A $100 HS/fan isn't going to help much. Look for a new case or cut some holes and install some fans. THAT is where your true problem lies, not so much the HS/fan!

 

[TheNewGuy]

Dukechestnut....please read the entire post before commenting (especially the first line)....I live in CANADA, so whatever total you get at the US Website multiply by 1.5 and then add duties.

mboy...the problem is that the only place I have for the computer is under my desk, and I have both sides off the computer now. Where problems really arise occurs when I close my door (because of my speakers and RW), and the room gets quite warm. I have a 16" fan on the floor to help alleviate the problem, but it doesn't work all the time, and I really want to stop using the fan. As I type this, my temps are 28C case temp, and 47C processor temp....

Thanks...

Dave

 

[MoFunk]

<< Where problems really arise occurs when I close my door (because of my speakers and RW), and the room gets quite warm.
Thanks...

Dave >>



The door you speak of, is it one of those computer desk boxes? If yes, why not take the door off!

 

[BigMoe]

what heat sink do you have now? if you go delta way just know they are loud. it might be better to put pc on a rubber mat on the floor not in a hole in desk or at least when in use leave the door open. I would tend to agree its a case a case fan thing not the heatsink

 

[jsproul]

Seems a lot of folks can't read these days...

What's the ambient room temp? Your case temp should be no more than +5C to +10C over that. If it is, you need better case cooling before you address the HSF. Your rig doesn't spec a case, case fans or PSU, so it's hard to say whether that's the real culprit. HSF efficiency is strongly dependent on case airflow and not just the air pushed by the HSF itself. Let's assume you have a good case cooling strategy - at least one exhaust, one intake, one PSU fan, each moving 25-30 CFM minimum.

Looking outside the case, make sure you have decent airflow to the intake and especially from the exhaust, and several inches of clearance on all sides. If the desk has a solid back, you may need to cut holes or build an actively vented duct to get heat away from the case. (Don't just run flexible ducting from the exhaust, as the static pressure will severely degrade fan performance. Any ducting would need an exhaust fan of its own to pull air through, probably a large low-RPM fan with lots of power.)

That covers environmental and case considerations. Now the PSU - is it 70%+ efficiency? If not, replace it with an Enermax or PCP&C. How much power are you using? If you're drawing more than 60%-70% of the maximum combined power, the efficiency drops dramatically. A bigger PSU might actually run cooler.

Now it's time to consider the HSF. There have been plenty of good discussions about this, and HardOCP did a very thorough roundup just a few months ago. I'm considering the SVC GC-68 with a 37CFM Panaflo for a cheap, quiet solution to my mid-range cooling needs. You might want to look at the AX-7 with a bigger fan.

 

[TheNewGuy]

Actually, the room I have my computer in is about 8'x10' and I have the computer under the desk, with both sides off of the case. The room temp is typically 23C but because of the speakers, and my use of Roger Wilco, I close the door, and then the room temp is governed by the heat coming off the computer (as well as a tv in the room). As the temp of the computer rises, the room temp rises (vicious circle...lol). Now for the PSU, its a generic thing, and I'm not quite sure how to check what efficiency it's running at...

Dave

 

[techiedude]

BEST for the Buck , try Thermaltake's New Volcano 7 + All Copper hsf , it will work with AMD or intel P4 , plus it has a three speed fan switch

Link - Volcano 7+

 

[Akira13]

<< BEST for the Buck , try Thermaltake's New Volcano 7 + >>


Finally, another TT fan! The Volcano 7+ is awesome.