Need a new CPU HSF

No_Style · May 10, 2003, 05:36 PM

With a 51% overclock, it's well worth having better cooling.

I need some opinions on some coolers. Unfortunately I don't buy online, so these are available in the city so far:

Thermaltake Spark 5 - $34 CDN

Thermaltake Spark 7 - $42 CDN

Vantec AeroFlow VP4-C7040 - $37 CDN

Vantec CopperX 7025 - $30 CDN

Thermaltake Volcano 7+ - $60 CDN

Opinions needed! I don't care about looks, sound is tolerable, but too loud isn't attractive either. I just want a cooler which can drop my temps well.

I'm leaning towards the Spark 7 at the moment. This will be for a P4 2.4B @ 3.31 Ghz

Dom · May 10, 2003, 05:40 PM

For what CPU will this be for?

No_Style · May 10, 2003, 05:41 PM

P4 2.4B @ 3.31 GHz

Dom · May 10, 2003, 05:58 PM

Spark 7. And use thermal compound with it.

Don_1 · May 10, 2003, 06:06 PM

You might think about Alpha 8942 also.

I have one and am running my P4 2.0a @ 3GHz default voltage.

Dom · May 10, 2003, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Don_1
You might think about Alpha 8942 also.

I have one and am running my P4 2.0a @ 3GHz default voltage.

Awesome. What are your temps?

No_Style · May 10, 2003, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Don_1
You might think about Alpha 8942 also.

I have one and am running my P4 2.0a @ 3GHz default voltage.

What Mobo?

Don_1 · May 10, 2003, 07:11 PM

I have an Asus P4PE/L mobo.
Right now my according to Asus PC Probe it's 46C/114F cpu 28C/82F mobo
But from what I've read Asus probe reads the temps too high??

No_Style · May 10, 2003, 07:15 PM

I really think there is something wrong with the temp readings because they're are very high for me. BUT when I touch the HSF it doesn't appear to be at that temp at all. With my older P4 1.7 GHz @ 2.04 Ghz I can really tell when the temp is high by touching the HSF.

I got the P4PE/L as well.

Don_1 · May 10, 2003, 07:21 PM

My Alpha gets barely warm to the touch..

No_Style · May 10, 2003, 07:22 PM

If the sensor is wrong, I hope they fix it.

Don_1 · May 10, 2003, 07:31 PM

For me as long as it's stable I'm happy.

The_Neon_Cowboy · May 10, 2003, 08:07 PM

FACT : slk-800U simply the best cooler on the market today $45

Dom · May 11, 2003, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The_Neon_Cowboy
FACT : slk-800U simply the best cooler on the market today $45

Best heat sink, yeah. Not the best cooler.

~~shai~~ · May 11, 2003, 09:41 PM

the 900 is better

May 10, 2003, 05:36 PM	#1
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,034 Rep Power: 0	Need a new CPU HSF With a 51% overclock, it's well worth having better cooling. I need some opinions on some coolers. Unfortunately I don't buy online, so these are available in the city so far: Thermaltake Spark 5 - $34 CDN Thermaltake Spark 7 - $42 CDN Vantec AeroFlow VP4-C7040 - $37 CDN Vantec CopperX 7025 - $30 CDN Thermaltake Volcano 7+ - $60 CDN Opinions needed! I don't care about looks, sound is tolerable, but too loud isn't attractive either. I just want a cooler which can drop my temps well. I'm leaning towards the Spark 7 at the moment. This will be for a P4 2.4B @ 3.31 Ghz __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here Last edited by No_Style; May 10, 2003 at 06:16 PM.

May 10, 2003, 05:41 PM	Thread Starter #3
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,034 Rep Power: 0	Whoops P4 2.4B @ 3.31 GHz __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here

May 10, 2003, 07:15 PM	Thread Starter #9
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,034 Rep Power: 0	Yes. That's what I think as well Don_1 I really think there is something wrong with the temp readings because they're are very high for me. BUT when I touch the HSF it doesn't appear to be at that temp at all. With my older P4 1.7 GHz @ 2.04 Ghz I can really tell when the temp is high by touching the HSF. I got the P4PE/L as well. __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here

May 10, 2003, 07:21 PM	#10
Don_1 DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 134 Rep Power: 0	My Alpha gets barely warm to the touch.. __________________ MSI K8T FIS2R AMD64 3200+ 1GB Geil GD PC 3500 Radeon 9800 PRO WD Raptor 10,000 rpm goodness 160GB Seagate SATA

May 10, 2003, 07:22 PM	Thread Starter #11
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,034 Rep Power: 0	I hope they fix it If the sensor is wrong, I hope they fix it. __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here

May 10, 2003, 05:40 PM	#2
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	For what CPU will this be for?

May 10, 2003, 05:58 PM	#4
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	Spark 7. And use thermal compound with it.

May 10, 2003, 06:06 PM	#5
Don_1 DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 134 Rep Power: 0	You might think about Alpha 8942 also. I have one and am running my P4 2.0a @ 3GHz default voltage.

May 10, 2003, 07:11 PM	#8
Don_1 DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 134 Rep Power: 0	I have an Asus P4PE/L mobo. Right now my according to Asus PC Probe it's 46C/114F cpu 28C/82F mobo But from what I've read Asus probe reads the temps too high??

May 10, 2003, 07:31 PM	#12
Don_1 DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 134 Rep Power: 0	For me as long as it's stable I'm happy. __________________ MSI K8T FIS2R AMD64 3200+ 1GB Geil GD PC 3500 Radeon 9800 PRO WD Raptor 10,000 rpm goodness 160GB Seagate SATA

May 10, 2003, 08:07 PM	#13
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	FACT : slk-800U simply the best cooler on the market today $45 __________________

May 11, 2003, 09:41 PM	#15
~~shai~~ Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 613 Rep Power: 0	the 900 is better