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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!

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!