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SALvation
02-13-2003, 04:21 AM
Right now I have a Volcano 6cu+ on my XP2000 and its almost funny how loud it is. I need something that does the job while being nice and quiet. Nothing is overclocked except for my GF3 video card.
OUTLAWS WHOCARES
02-13-2003, 04:26 AM
link (http://www.gamemecca.net/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=8&t=2641)It's an old thread but has good info.
FUS1ON
02-13-2003, 04:33 AM
Originally posted by WHOCARES@Feb 12 2003, 10:26 PM
link (http://www.gamemecca.net/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=8&t=2641)It's an old thread but has good info.
I agree. An SLK-800 with a decent 80mm fan makes a tough combo to beat. :thumbs:
SALvation
02-13-2003, 04:55 AM
The SLK800 looks like a great cooler but isn't the fan what makes the noise? I don't care about cooling my system, just give me an unnoticeable fan! :D
FUS1ON
02-13-2003, 05:32 AM
Sal there are some companies that make an plastic or alum. adapters to mount a larger 80mm fan on your heatsink base which uses a 60mm fan.
Although the larger fans spin slower they put out way more air and are quieter to boot. ;)
Here's a review of some different adapters and on the last page there are some links where to get them. LINK (http://www.amdmb.com/article-display.php?ArticleID=78)
These are made of Alum.
http://www.overclockers.com.au/techstuff/r_fan_adapters/ada3.jpg
ME BIGGD01
02-13-2003, 09:00 AM
salv i know how you feel with the fans for amd cpu. i told amd rep that they need to make a better fan as the fans suck that come with cpu. my dual system pisses me off with the damn noise. i swear amd better get there act together. intel always had great fans.
FUS1ON
02-13-2003, 11:24 AM
Enermax Adjustable 8CM cooling fan LINK (http://www.maxpoint.com/peripherals/peripherals_uc_8fab.htm)
Manual adjustable fan speed, 1000 RPM ~ 3000 RPM, 2-ball-bearing clear fan, chromed fan guard, 3pin to 4pin adaptor.
It already comes setup with an RPM monitor wire so you can just mount it and go. ;)
Newegg has them for $7 Model#: UC-8FAB-B LINK (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?submit=manufactory&catalog=127&manufactory=1400&DEPA=1&sortby=14&order=1)
http://images2.newegg.com/productimage/11-999-010-03.JPG
Death-Dude
02-13-2003, 05:34 PM
Originally posted by OUTLAWS SHOGUN@Feb 12 2003, 11:32 PM
Sal there are some companies that make an plastic or alum. adapters to mount a larger 80mm fan on your heatsink base which uses a 60mm fan.
Although the larger fans spin slower they put out way more air and are quieter to boot. ;)
Here's a review of some different adapters and on the last page there are some links where to get them. LINK (http://www.amdmb.com/article-display.php?ArticleID=78)
These are made of Alum.
http://www.overclockers.com.au/techstuff/r_fan_adapters/ada3.jpg
That's an interesting solution, and AMDMB.com is a great site for tech info and help on nearly anything, especially AMD-based MBs. The forums there are filled with knowledgeable blokes; it tends to be serious discussion, and they expect you to have read up a little, but just searching the forums can often answer questions, and people are eager to help there. Great reviews and testing as well. :thumbs:
Sauron
02-13-2003, 05:44 PM
What's a good DB number for a fan? The one i get with my new Comp makes 21 DB
Death-Dude
02-13-2003, 07:46 PM
Originally posted by Sauron@Feb 13 2003, 11:44 AM
What's a good DB number for a fan? The one i get with my new Comp makes 21 DB
That is quiet, I think 40 or so ain't too bad, 70 is approaching dustbuster.
Sauron
02-13-2003, 10:47 PM
what do u think about that Fan/Cooler? Click here (http://www.arctic-cooling.com/en/)
FUS1ON
02-13-2003, 11:04 PM
I've never been a fan of Heatsinks that use a mixture of copper & alum. for their base just for the reasons they mentioned on their webpage. I did like the attachment clip.
I still stand by a Thermaright SLK-800 mated with that fan I mentioned above as the cooling solution I would go with. In fact the Volcano 7+ that i'm currently using might just find a new home on the shelf. :hmmm: ;)
Fragetti
02-13-2003, 11:07 PM
You guy's ever see these? Vantec Va4 - C7040 (http://www.vantecusa.com/afc250.html)

Am using two on my Tyan 2505t dual P3 overclocked 700 mhz to 850
they run about 19c no load and very quite. (My Server)

My Gaming Rig:

Amd XP 1800 overclocked 1.700 ghz
Abit KR7A MB
1 Gig PC 2700 DDR OC (prefer Kingmax)
120 Gig Raid array Dual Ibms DeskStars
ATI Radeon 8500 64 Meg DDR
SoundBlaster Auditgy Gamer w/firewire
CreativeLabs DVD
Plextor Burner
TV Card
Koolance water cooled case
Rocks!!
FUS1ON
02-13-2003, 11:34 PM
Looks nice Frag :wave:

I'm dying to yank one of those TMD motors apart just to see how it's constructed. :hmmm:
Inquiring minds want to know, But then again, Curiosity also killed that damn cat! :P
Sauron
02-14-2003, 12:04 AM
Originally posted by OUTLAWS SHOGUN@Feb 14 2003, 12:04 AM
I've never been a fan of Heatsinks that use a mixture of copper & alum. for their base just for the reasons they mentioned on their webpage. I did like the attachment clip.
I still stand by a Thermaright SLK-800 mated with that fan I mentioned above as the cooling solution I would go with. In fact the Volcano 7+ that i'm currently using might just find a new home on the shelf. :hmmm: ;)
well i have to live with it cause that's my next cooler/fan :)