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XP-90 $24.99+ship, Arctic Silver 5 $5.99 Free Ship

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Originally posted by: mordantmonkey

yes i suppose those could still be subtituted, but

the point is.. if i had done it properly, instead of being in an excited rush, I would have no problem putting it back on in perfect stock condition.

after looking at it, i will still be able to put it back on fine. just the pointy ends are kind of mangled a bit. the white pins and the bulge on the black pins is ok. But like i said, if you do it properly (take the 4 white pins out first) you should have no problem returning it to stock condition if you change your mind later.
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Done!

Thanks for your description. You helped me a lot.

I now have my old Zalman 7000 installed on my Asrock motherboard. It is much quieter and cooler than the stock heat sink. And thanks to your description, i was able to remove the push pins without damaging them.

:cookie:
 
Originally posted by: blade
Originally posted by: harbin
SVC listed 3 fans for xp-90, which is better?
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This is the one thermalright suggest and that I use. Keeps my oc'd opteron 165 nice and cool. It is a very quiet fan.

This one puts out more air, but it is noisier. I'd only use that one if you have it connected to a good fan controller.
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What temps do you get for your opteron 165?

With the xp-90 and panaflo, which is the second link you gave. MY temps are 38C idle and 46C loads.

I wonder how cool ur temp is compare to mine.
 
madshrimps.be did a review on the new amd stock cooler for the higher-end cpu with 4 heatpipes and hte 80mm fan, it performed as well and slightly better in one case to an xp-90, so that's another option.

Me I've had my 3200+ since june, and didn't know about this when i ordered my xp-90, but i still got the xp-90 for 25 on tuesday morn, should be here monday next week 🙂
 
The medium flow 92mm seem to work best for the XP-90. Something in the 48CFM range. I've tested it many times and anything more or less does not perform as well. Its really weird.
 
Originally posted by: SirSnipe
madshrimps.be did a review on the new amd stock cooler for the higher-end cpu with 4 heatpipes and hte 80mm fan, it performed as well and slightly better in one case to an xp-90, so that's another option.

Me I've had my 3200+ since june, and didn't know about this when i ordered my xp-90, but i still got the xp-90 for 25 on tuesday morn, should be here monday next week 🙂
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Ah finally proof! Finally I am vindicated!

Link for the lazy

http://www.madshrimps.be/?action=getarticle&number=3&artpage=1598&articID=399
 
Originally posted by: gspyer
Originally posted by: SirSnipe
madshrimps.be did a review on the new amd stock cooler for the higher-end cpu with 4 heatpipes and hte 80mm fan, it performed as well and slightly better in one case to an xp-90, so that's another option.

Me I've had my 3200+ since june, and didn't know about this when i ordered my xp-90, but i still got the xp-90 for 25 on tuesday morn, should be here monday next week 🙂
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Ah finally proof! Finally I am vindicated!

Link for the lazy

http://www.madshrimps.be/?action=getarticle&number=3&artpage=1598&articID=399
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Amazing performance on that HSF!

However I must say with my XP-90+ASC+some Panaflo fan my Opty 170 idles ~28C and I think doesn't break 40C but I haven't tested that extensively. And that's with it OC'd to 2.5GHz!
 
I don't think they carry the K8 backplate that I need for my motherboard. So, I'll have to look somewhere else. I'd rather not pay for shipping twice.
 
damn.... Arctic Silver 5? Who else here is still playing around w/ their old school tubes like me?

I still have ASII, ASIII and a tube of Arctic Alumni....
 
What is the purpose of the 3-pin fan-tail adapter?
I am thinking of getting that first Panaflo fan linked above...
THIS ONE
and using it with the XP-90 on an Abit KN8 Ultra with an Opteron 144.

Do I need the 3-pin adapter? Would you recommend it, or is it optional?
Thanks!
Epsil0n

Edit: I see that it quote-unquote "...makes the fan compatible with standard 3-pin fan connectors." I suppose this would be necessary only if your mobo fan headers are 3-pin right? ...now I just need to figure out if the Abit KN8 Ultra has 2 or 3-pin headers.

Edit again: It looks to me like the Abit mobo has 3-pin headers...
 
One more stoopid question:
Is there any less functionality available when using fans with 2 wires (like the Panaflo)? Are the Panaflos able to utilize speed monitoring and/or RPM adjustment based on CPU temp? I am clearly a n00b in this regard, so if anyone knows a good source to read about fan speed control, pin numbers, etc... that would be awesome!

Thanks!
 
thats a good deal. as a matter of fact the regular price which is $35 is already a good deal for this hsf. read the reviews you will see what I mean.
 
epsilon, you'll need the 3 wire for rpm monitoring/adjusting on cpu temp with your mobo, so get the .75cent tail, I did

btw mine came in today, don't have time to install it 2night, gonna wait till thursday and let you guys know, my venice can do 2700mhz pretty easily, so i'm hoping for 2800/2900
 
Price back to 29.99 for me for the XP-90... however the Artic Cooling one that's linked to a few posts ago is on sale for 23.99. Which I read some reviews and it can match the performance of the XP-90 Copper Version, comes with a fan, and mounts easier.

 
I am also interested in hearing more about the Artic Cooling Freezer Pro 64... especially if it's cheaper, quieter and matches the cooling performance of the Copper XP-90!

Eh, the odd shape of the Arctic Cooling Freezer Pro 64 is not very attractive to me... I like knowing that my CPU HSF will help cool the other components on the mobo since it blows down at the mobo instead of parallel to the mobo. I also don't like the open-fan design... I like being able to replace my heatsink fan with a widely-available universal design like the Panaflos, etc.

It does look like a great value and good cooling performance though!
 
I was leaning towards the Zalman. Which one is better? My main thing is noise/performance ratio so I am looking for 120mm fan/heatsink solutions.

I was originally going to get the Artic Cooling because of the rubber suspension but I don't like the idea of fans that don't blow down on the components. That is the biggest drawback for water-cooling, IMHO.

I will stop now. TIA.
 
I tried that code, and it says "Any discount will be applied to your order after your payment has been processed." Will the code work with any shipping (like those crazy 1-day ones) or just the cheaper ups/fedex 3-day delivery. And also, does it work with multiple items? Sorry for hijacking the thread, just that I couldn't see whether the shipping is free since it says it'll be discounted after processing the order, which is kind of meh imo.
 
Originally posted by: Beythain
I tried that code, and it says "Any discount will be applied to your order after your payment has been processed." Will the code work with any shipping (like those crazy 1-day ones) or just the cheaper ups/fedex 3-day delivery. And also, does it work with multiple items? Sorry for hijacking the thread, just that I couldn't see whether the shipping is free since it says it'll be discounted after processing the order, which is kind of meh imo.
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Sorry, I don't know the answers to your questions... I didn't actually complete an order with BestByte. I purchased from SVC since they had the fan I wanted...

I would recommend calling BestByte and asking them what terms are for that promo code. I'd call them and ask, but I don't have my cell phone with me ATM. Here is their sales number: (281) 829-9714.

EDIT: Called BestByte and they said that that coupon code is only free shipping on a specific model of fan... not even a heatsink. He said that the free shipping would not apply to the XP-90. The price is still pretty low... but no go on the shipping. 🙁
 
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