TTV7+ & T-Bird 1.4

LP2 · Jul 31, 2002, 03:48 AM

Hi everyone, im a new guy here, and ive just ordered a Thermaltake Volcano 7+, and i wanna use it to OC my T-Bird 1.4.
Dows anyone know how high i can OC it using this fan, if any? Just a rough idea would be good , or even if one of you have this fan and processor.

Thx , LP

UberLord · Jul 31, 2002, 03:56 AM

Depending on all the factors involved, you could rightly expect at least 1.5, maybe 1.6

For example, my 1.4 was able to hit 1.6 and maintain a cool 42 degrees
But then I swapped my 8500 for a Parhelia and its now back to 1.4 at 48 degrees - which shows just how much hotter the Parhelia runs @ stock.

But I'm using an Alpha PAL HS with a quiet Papst 80mm 19dB fan.
I could stick a much much meatier fan on the CPU, but I like quiet more than overclocking

And welcome to our fourms

LP2 · Jul 31, 2002, 04:04 AM

ah.., sounds good, BTW ive got an 8500 too, so i dont think ill have to worry about that heating things up

UberLord · Jul 31, 2002, 04:06 AM

Seeing as you've ordered a new HSF you might want to check out this thread about lapping it

shuki · Jul 31, 2002, 04:49 AM

please, please, PLEASE be careful when putting on that volcano 7+hsf. In fact bend the clip out on it a little bit before even trying it! I know several people that have cracked their cpu core installing that beast. One guy cracked 2 xp's before he finally got rid of his volcano 7+. In fact if you e-mail Tt and request the single clip rather than the 3 hole clip they are reported to send it out free.

Now I'm definitely not saying it can't be installed with 3 hole clip without cracking the core (and mr. "broke two" probably isn't that coordinated...

) I am just saying be careful and take your time

LP2 · Jul 31, 2002, 06:51 AM

i was reading that and the reviewer says: -
"I was very surprised to see that Thermaltake had used the standard retention clip (this was the only bad point of the unit), so you will have to use a Shim to prevent the heatsink from crunching your CPU!"

AARG, imma have to get one of these things :S or mabye i can make my own, although i dont think ive got any copper plating lying around...or any metal for that matter.

DOH

LP2 · Jul 31, 2002, 08:45 AM

ok i edited my order for my fan(which is out of stock at the minute) and added an AMD MP & XP Copper Shim to the list, only something like £3 so thats good , my CPU might survive my clumbsyness now

Although im more than worried about it moving when im trying to wrestle my fan on, and it shorting something out

DallasStar · Jul 31, 2002, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by LP2
ok i edited my order for my fan(which is out of stock at the minute) and added an AMD MP & XP Copper Shim to the list, only something like £3 so thats good , my CPU might survive my clumbsyness now

Although im more than worried about it moving when im trying to wrestle my fan on, and it shorting something out

If you're worried about the shim, stop worrying. The shim won't move because AMD cpus have those 4 rubber cicle things which the shims use to stay in place.

If you're worried about the Volcano 7+ moving, disregard this post

LP2 · Jul 31, 2002, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dallasstar
If you're worried about the shim, stop worrying. The shim won't move because AMD cpus have those 4 rubber cicle things which the shims use to stay in place.

If you're worried about the Volcano 7+ moving, disregard this post

I read some article earlier that showed a guy who fried his CPU with a copper Shim, but mabye he was just a m0

shuki · Jul 31, 2002, 11:23 AM

oh man, skip the shim (IMO) just email Tt and request the single hole clip. or just be really extra super careful with the 3 hole clip. Either way, the clips on those things are SUCK! I'd cancel the order and go with an AX-7 personally.... but that's just me...

LP2 · Jul 31, 2002, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by shuki
oh man, skip the shim (IMO) just email Tt and request the single hole clip. or just be really extra super careful with the 3 hole clip. Either way, the clips on those things are SUCK! I'd cancel the order and go with an AX-7 personally.... but that's just me...

will they give it to me free?

Highwood · Sep 7, 2002, 07:12 AM

Installed my Ttv7+ today, one try, no cracked cpu core, low speed fan setting cools greart,
XP18OO @142mhzfsb
idle =42.2c
load = 43.9c
noise = not shure can't hear it because case fan is to loud
ambiante temp 22c
petformance@ medium & high speed = who cares
Love this cpu cooler

Jul 31, 2002, 03:48 AM	#1
LP2 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	TTV7+ & T-Bird 1.4 Hi everyone, im a new guy here, and ive just ordered a Thermaltake Volcano 7+, and i wanna use it to OC my T-Bird 1.4. Dows anyone know how high i can OC it using this fan, if any? Just a rough idea would be good , or even if one of you have this fan and processor. Thx , LP __________________ You have a lot of time for abstract thaught when u have ur hand stuck up a badger.. My DeviantArt!

Jul 31, 2002, 03:56 AM	#2
UberLord A Legend in Underwear Join Date: May 2002 Location: Unknown Posts: 5,255 Rep Power: 0	Depending on all the factors involved, you could rightly expect at least 1.5, maybe 1.6 For example, my 1.4 was able to hit 1.6 and maintain a cool 42 degrees But then I swapped my 8500 for a Parhelia and its now back to 1.4 at 48 degrees - which shows just how much hotter the Parhelia runs @ stock. But I'm using an Alpha PAL HS with a quiet Papst 80mm 19dB fan. I could stick a much much meatier fan on the CPU, but I like quiet more than overclocking And welcome to our fourms __________________ Gentoo Linux - Developer (baselayout) Read my blog "I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours." Stephen Roberts

Jul 31, 2002, 04:04 AM	Thread Starter #3
LP2 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	ah.., sounds good, BTW ive got an 8500 too, so i dont think ill have to worry about that heating things up __________________ You have a lot of time for abstract thaught when u have ur hand stuck up a badger.. My DeviantArt!

Jul 31, 2002, 04:06 AM	#4
UberLord A Legend in Underwear Join Date: May 2002 Location: Unknown Posts: 5,255 Rep Power: 0	Seeing as you've ordered a new HSF you might want to check out this thread about lapping it __________________ Gentoo Linux - Developer (baselayout) Read my blog "I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours." Stephen Roberts

Jul 31, 2002, 06:51 AM	Thread Starter #6
LP2 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	i was reading that and the reviewer says: - "I was very surprised to see that Thermaltake had used the standard retention clip (this was the only bad point of the unit), so you will have to use a Shim to prevent the heatsink from crunching your CPU!" AARG, imma have to get one of these things :S or mabye i can make my own, although i dont think ive got any copper plating lying around...or any metal for that matter. DOH __________________ You have a lot of time for abstract thaught when u have ur hand stuck up a badger.. My DeviantArt!

Jul 31, 2002, 04:49 AM	#5
shuki DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: in the hidden place Posts: 1,975 Rep Power: 0	please, please, PLEASE be careful when putting on that volcano 7+hsf. In fact bend the clip out on it a little bit before even trying it! I know several people that have cracked their cpu core installing that beast. One guy cracked 2 xp's before he finally got rid of his volcano 7+. In fact if you e-mail Tt and request the single clip rather than the 3 hole clip they are reported to send it out free. Now I'm definitely not saying it can't be installed with 3 hole clip without cracking the core (and mr. "broke two" probably isn't that coordinated... ) I am just saying be careful and take your time

Jul 31, 2002, 08:45 AM	Thread Starter #7
LP2 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	ok i edited my order for my fan(which is out of stock at the minute) and added an AMD MP & XP Copper Shim to the list, only something like £3 so thats good , my CPU might survive my clumbsyness now Although im more than worried about it moving when im trying to wrestle my fan on, and it shorting something out __________________ You have a lot of time for abstract thaught when u have ur hand stuck up a badger.. My DeviantArt!

Jul 31, 2002, 11:23 AM	#10
shuki DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: in the hidden place Posts: 1,975 Rep Power: 0	oh man, skip the shim (IMO) just email Tt and request the single hole clip. or just be really extra super careful with the 3 hole clip. Either way, the clips on those things are SUCK! I'd cancel the order and go with an AX-7 personally.... but that's just me...

Sep 7, 2002, 07:12 AM	#12
Highwood Comfortably Numb Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Posts: 504 Rep Power: 0	Installed my Ttv7+ today, one try, no cracked cpu core, low speed fan setting cools greart, XP18OO @142mhzfsb idle =42.2c load = 43.9c noise = not shure can't hear it because case fan is to loud ambiante temp 22c petformance@ medium & high speed = who cares Love this cpu cooler