Is Super Orb enough to cool 1.2 GHz T-bird

Sheldon MG · 02-12-2001, 05:05 PM

Under a full load the CPU temp peaks at about 65 degrees Celsius. Is this bad?
I am using an AOpen HX08 Case with a KT7A raid motherboard and two 80mm case fans. Should I create a blow hole in the case. Fans in a blow hole blow air in right?

Squishyface · 02-16-2001, 11:30 AM

ouch...65C?? That's bad.
I would get a global WinFOP38 (pretty loud cooler) or a vantec socket A with delta fan cooling setup.
I initially ran my 1.0G tbird with a thermaltake orb at 55-60C....then i upgraded to a fop38 and dropped my temps to 40C...much better. Then when prices dropped on cpus...i say "screw it" and bought a 1.2 tbird. It hits 42-43C at full load iwth my fop38....i changed it out for the vantec cooler (much easier fastening clip imho) and the temps are similar. The vantec cooler might be a few decibles quieter....i can't really tell.
Both coolers are around $20-$25. Well worth it as running your cpu at a cooler temp will not only prolong its lifespan, but will allow you to overclock should you choose to venture down that road

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1.2Tbird @1456 with winter air cooling...yeah baby!

schuss · 02-20-2001, 07:43 PM

The Taisol Forged is the bomb diggity in my opinion. No ear shattering fan, but damn good cooling. If you want the best combo of performance, buy a volcano II and take the fan off, then put it on the Taisol. 36 cfm coolin' and quiet to boot. I like my PAL6035 myself.

Kevin · 02-20-2001, 07:59 PM

Yeah... I'm a fan of that Taisol too... best socket A mounting system i've seen.

02-12-2001, 05:05 PM	#1
Sheldon MG Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Port Hawkesbury Nova Scotia Canada Posts: 2	Is Super Orb enough to cool 1.2 GHz T-bird Under a full load the CPU temp peaks at about 65 degrees Celsius. Is this bad? I am using an AOpen HX08 Case with a KT7A raid motherboard and two 80mm case fans. Should I create a blow hole in the case. Fans in a blow hole blow air in right?

02-16-2001, 11:30 AM	#2
Squishyface Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: columbus, Ohio, USA Posts: 54	ouch...65C?? That's bad. I would get a global WinFOP38 (pretty loud cooler) or a vantec socket A with delta fan cooling setup. I initially ran my 1.0G tbird with a thermaltake orb at 55-60C....then i upgraded to a fop38 and dropped my temps to 40C...much better. Then when prices dropped on cpus...i say "screw it" and bought a 1.2 tbird. It hits 42-43C at full load iwth my fop38....i changed it out for the vantec cooler (much easier fastening clip imho) and the temps are similar. The vantec cooler might be a few decibles quieter....i can't really tell. Both coolers are around $20-$25. Well worth it as running your cpu at a cooler temp will not only prolong its lifespan, but will allow you to overclock should you choose to venture down that road ------------------ 1.2Tbird @1456 with winter air cooling...yeah baby!

02-20-2001, 07:43 PM	#3
schuss Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 17	The Taisol Forged is the bomb diggity in my opinion. No ear shattering fan, but damn good cooling. If you want the best combo of performance, buy a volcano II and take the fan off, then put it on the Taisol. 36 cfm coolin' and quiet to boot. I like my PAL6035 myself.

02-20-2001, 07:59 PM	#4
Kevin Slacking more than your weird uncle Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: San Diego, CA (UCSD) / Los Angeles, CA (home) Posts: 1,605	Yeah... I'm a fan of that Taisol too... best socket A mounting system i've seen.

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