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Kunal
10-05-2003, 03:31 PM
I'm currently looking to replace my stock heatsink/fan with one a bit more powerful. anyone have any ideas into which one i should get? ive got a AMD Xp 2000+, which currently idle's at 57c, system temp is usually around 25c though.

I've been looking at the Coolermaster CP5-8JD1F-0L, from here (http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=48547)

Is that good for the price? Or does anyone know any better ones at a similar price.

Thanks in Advance!

Edit Just seen This One (http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=51155) is it any better? thnx!
Virtualbody1234
10-05-2003, 04:06 PM
The Aero 7 in your second link is better. There is also a copper one just like it Aero 7+.

http://www.coolermaster.com/index.php?LT=e...V73+Aero%207%2B (http://www.coolermaster.com/index.php?LT=english&Language_s=2&url_place=product&p_serial=ASB-V73&other_title=+ASB-V73+Aero%207%2B)
DarthInsinuate
10-05-2003, 04:13 PM
i disrecommend the Aero 7+ Lite, it gives fairly good cooling, but its really loud - it is fairly cheap though
Virtualbody1234
10-05-2003, 04:21 PM
I really like this one but it's expensive:

http://www.overclockers.com/articles806/900a1.jpg

http://www.overclockers.com/articles806/
lynx
10-05-2003, 04:52 PM
I tried going to the Coolermaster web site. About the only think that worked was a picture of a Jet plane, with accompanying loud roar followed by REALLY annoying music - I wonder if this is indicative of their products. :lol:

Seriously though, their web site (when I got it to work) conspicuously omits noise levels for the Aero 7 series, although it includes them for some of the other models, for example the new Jet 7 at 21-41db, which is still a little noisy at full speed.

I use this (http://www.cclcomputers.co.uk/specs/cooler/akasa/ak824cu-bl/spec.htm), which is a little more expensive, but keeps my cpu (XP2400+) at 35C under load.
Kunal
10-05-2003, 05:23 PM
does anyone know any good coolers excpet the ones that i pointed out, i dont want to spend that much though! (£15 max)

@ lynx is the one got load? by the way ccl computers is well near my house!

@ Virtualbody1234, ive seen the copper version of the aero 7+, i can get it for £20, is it good and is that a good price?

thanks again!
_John_Lennon_
10-05-2003, 05:35 PM
Originally posted by Kunal@5 October 2003 - 12:23
does anyone know any good coolers excpet the ones that i pointed out, i dont want to spend that much though! (£15 max)

@ lynx is the one got load? by the way ccl computers is well near my house!

@ Virtualbody1234, ive seen the copper version of the aero 7+, i can get it for £20, is it good and is that a good price?

thanks again!
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/

There's one UK site that has some options, but its rather limited than what I use.
lynx
10-05-2003, 05:41 PM
Originally posted by Kunal@5 October 2003 - 17:23
@ lynx is the one got load? by the way ccl computers is well near my house!
I'm not sure what you are asking here, but that temp is after running the cpu flat out for about half an hour.

Current price for that cooler is £14.10 including vat. If it's local then you can call in and get it, save the P&P. If you phone up and order it, you don't have to wait while they pick it from the warehouse.
Kunal
10-05-2003, 05:48 PM
Originally posted by lynx+5 October 2003 - 17:41--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (lynx @ 5 October 2003 - 17:41)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Kunal@5 October 2003 - 17:23
@ lynx is the one got load? by the way ccl computers is well near my house&#33;
I&#39;m not sure what you are asking here, but that temp is after running the cpu flat out for about half an hour.

Current price for that cooler is £14.10 including vat. If it&#39;s local then you can call in and get it, save the P&P. If you phone up and order it, you don&#39;t have to wait while they pick it from the warehouse. [/b][/quote]
i ment noisy&#33; sorry im a useless speller&#33;
Kunal
10-05-2003, 05:50 PM
ive just realised the aero 7/7+ will not fit on to my motherboard&#33; :( , and dont think the one u pointed out lynx will either because there sum diode type things about 7.5cm away from the center of the cpu, (its a ga-7va by the way) stupid gigabyte&#33;
lynx
10-05-2003, 06:16 PM
That akasa cooler is less than 28db, so it&#39;s fairly quiet.

I&#39;ve had a look at the layout of the gigabyte ga-7va board and I can&#39;t see any reason why there shoud be a problem fitting that cooler either. At the base, it is the same size as a 6cm cooler, but gets larger after it has cleared any obstructions.
Kunal
10-05-2003, 06:29 PM
my current 7 x 7cm heatsink just fits there some room, but one of the diodes cames fairly close.

@ lynx do u mean 60 x 60?]

Edit: looking at the motherboad i realised a cooler 80 x 60 could fit&#33; but a 80 x 80 i would have no chance with&#33;
johnboy27
10-06-2003, 05:50 AM
I use a thermaltake volcanoe 9 and see pretty good results on my XP2200+ CPU which is overclocked to about 1960 mhz from 1800.
lynx
10-06-2003, 08:57 AM
Yes, at the base it is 60x60, I have the same problem with caps next to the processor, and it fits without any problem.
james_bond_rulez
10-06-2003, 09:05 AM
Originally posted by Virtualbody1234@5 October 2003 - 16:21
I really like this one but it&#39;s expensive:

http://www.overclockers.com/articles806/900a1.jpg

http://www.overclockers.com/articles806/
that&#39;s the shit right there :lol:
Kunal
10-06-2003, 05:09 PM
i&#39;m even more confused with which cooler to get now&#33; :huh:
Kunal
10-06-2003, 07:00 PM
Another Stupid Question (My Specialality&#33;) Which Way Should A Standard CPU Cooler Spin?
james_bond_rulez
10-06-2003, 07:01 PM
clockwise
Kunal
10-06-2003, 07:17 PM
A Further Stupid Question&#33; Should The Fan Be Blowing Air To Or Away From The CPU?
DarthInsinuate
10-06-2003, 07:38 PM
Originally posted by Kunal@6 October 2003 - 19:17
A Further Stupid Question&#33; Should The Fan Be Blowing Air To Or Away From The CPU?
it sucks the hot air from the heatsink actually
Kunal
10-06-2003, 08:13 PM
Originally posted by DarthInsinuate+6 October 2003 - 19:38--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (DarthInsinuate @ 6 October 2003 - 19:38)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Kunal@6 October 2003 - 19:17
A Further Stupid Question&#33; Should The Fan Be Blowing Air To Or Away From The CPU?
it sucks the hot air from the heatsink actually [/b][/quote]
So that will mean air shud be blowing away from the heatsink? and if you should be able to feel the air?
Virtualbody1234
10-06-2003, 08:30 PM
Originally posted by DarthInsinuate+6 October 2003 - 19:38--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (DarthInsinuate @ 6 October 2003 - 19:38)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Kunal@6 October 2003 - 19:17
A Further Stupid Question&#33; Should The Fan Be Blowing Air To Or Away From The CPU?
it sucks the hot air from the heatsink actually [/b][/quote]
That&#39;s not what I have seen.

I have installed a lot of coolers. They blow towards the heatsink.

I have even tried to experiment with this. If you turn the fan around to suck you will see that it is not as efficient.
Kunal
10-06-2003, 08:38 PM
thnx Virtualbody1234, dat means mine is the ryt way&#33;
DarthInsinuate
10-06-2003, 10:18 PM
actually i&#39;ve never checked before, i just guessed