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Old Aug 16, 2004, 12:59 AM   #1
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alx-800

im currenctly using volcano 12, i have barton 2500+ running @ 11x200 stock vcore, i want to replace it with alx-800 w/ street fighter fan. temps on my v12 is idle 40, load 44-45. i've seen some reviews about alx800 and im impressed, but i want to hear from anybody who uses alx-800. tnx..
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Old Aug 19, 2004, 08:13 AM   #2
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I have one, works great. My CPU is idling at 34 right now. I don't know the load temperatures offhand though.
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i already have one. my idle temp is 37, load 40. btw, your room temp?
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Old Aug 19, 2004, 07:46 PM   #4
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Don't know, but I'm sweating my ass off.

Well, thermometer says it is like 25 (76ish F).
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LOLZ.. mine is 28-30 HOT!!! wat fan r u using? mine is tt st. fighter fan w/ 5500rpm
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Old Aug 22, 2004, 09:22 AM   #6
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I have an 80mm YS-Tech fan on it. I think it is over 5,000 RPM, but I don't remember offhand.
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im currenctly using volcano 12, i have barton 2500+ running @ 11x200 stock vcore, i want to replace it with alx-800 w/ street fighter fan. temps on my v12 is idle 40, load 44-45. i've seen some reviews about alx800 and im impressed, but i want to hear from anybody who uses alx-800. tnx..
it's a great heat sink and a good value but I still prefer my SLK-800U
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yes, slk-800u is a solid heatsink too.. btw, what do you prefer guys AS5 or ceramique? never tried AS5, im using ceramique.
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Old Aug 22, 2004, 06:01 PM   #9
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ceramique, I buy it in a huge bulk tube

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