Just got a BP6 and the cpu's are cooled by two tiny heatsinks with 50mm fans. I would like to improve this situation.
There are very little space down there and I have trouble finding a suitable heatsink. Can recommend or point me to a heatsink that fits in there without modification?
I've had a look at Thermalrights SLK800 but juding by its apperrence it would take some cutting to get it in place.
http://www.thermalright.com/a_page/main ... lk800a.htm
Recommendation for heatsink please?
Well, how sensitive are your ears to fan noise?
The ThermalRights look very good, especially if you plan to run a 80mm fans @lowered RPM to keep things quiet.
I like the EverCool CUD-725 at http://www.nexfan.com. ~$15
They are also 100% copper and have the clip that grabs all three socket prongs. They only go up to 70mm though. I remove their bundled fans and replace with the 70mm fans made by Y.S. Tech. These have the "motor" at the tips of the fans and move more air to the center of the HS. They also work well with Zalman fan speed controllers, as they have exceptional ability to start spinning at very low input voltages.
The ThermalRights look very good, especially if you plan to run a 80mm fans @lowered RPM to keep things quiet.
I like the EverCool CUD-725 at http://www.nexfan.com. ~$15
They are also 100% copper and have the clip that grabs all three socket prongs. They only go up to 70mm though. I remove their bundled fans and replace with the 70mm fans made by Y.S. Tech. These have the "motor" at the tips of the fans and move more air to the center of the HS. They also work well with Zalman fan speed controllers, as they have exceptional ability to start spinning at very low input voltages.
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That fan looks really interesting!RRLedford wrote:Well, how sensitive are your ears to fan noise?
The ThermalRights look very good, especially if you plan to run a 80mm fans @lowered RPM to keep things quiet.
I like the EverCool CUD-725 at http://www.nexfan.com. ~$15
They are also 100% copper and have the clip that grabs all three socket prongs. They only go up to 70mm though. I remove their bundled fans and replace with the 70mm fans made by Y.S. Tech. These have the "motor" at the tips of the fans and move more air to the center of the HS. They also work well with Zalman fan speed controllers, as they have exceptional ability to start spinning at very low input voltages.
I am trying to reduce the noice as much as possible. Have you tried the EverCool on a BP6? I don't want them to rub against the capacitors.
EDIT: Damed! It looks like there are no retailers for Evercool here in Sweden. I guess I have to take my chances on somethingelse.
coolermaster that may work
or maybe Jet7
The main question is: is 60 mm at the base to large to fit? (2.36 inch)
Hmmm I'm hunting for new fans and heatsinks as well... MCX370-CR2™ Heatsink should fit just fine??? or what do you guys say?
http://www.swiftnets.com/products/mcx370-cr2.asp
http://www.swiftnets.com/products/mcx370-cr2.asp
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Ive always lusted after that Swiftech MCX370-CR2 heatsink!!
Looks like a good fit to me - seems to only have mount holes for 60mm fans though. I would add 80mm-to-60mm fan adapter(s) and pair it up with a larger airflow & quieter fan. The heat transfer potential of this heatsink simply demands more than what a puny little 60mm unit can deliver!
Looks like a good fit to me - seems to only have mount holes for 60mm fans though. I would add 80mm-to-60mm fan adapter(s) and pair it up with a larger airflow & quieter fan. The heat transfer potential of this heatsink simply demands more than what a puny little 60mm unit can deliver!
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