looking for a decent socket 939 heatsink

Jason-Pro · 12-02-2005, 02:30 AM

looking for something somewhat decent and quiet for a socket 939.. i just bought an amd 4000 might overclock it a bit.. but dont want a super loud case.

satanicoo · 12-02-2005, 08:33 AM

Thermaltake Big Typhoon

Spot · 12-02-2005, 09:18 AM

Tuniq Tower120

Marci · 12-02-2005, 09:20 AM

VapoMicro...

Joe · 12-02-2005, 10:44 AM

Seems like there is consensus

hehehe

pHaestus · 12-02-2005, 10:53 AM

Can't go wrong with ThermalTaco

jaydee · 12-02-2005, 12:16 PM

Stock AMD cooler.

Mine works good anyway.

Brians256 · 12-02-2005, 01:01 PM

I liked the Scythe Ninja for really quiet operation and the Thermalight XP-120 for more compact and/or higher overclock projects.

HAL-9000 · 12-02-2005, 01:53 PM

Yeah, I would go with either the Thermalright XP, or if you have the space, one of those big Zalman "flower" coolers. I have a buddy with a Prescott and a Zalman, and it is quiet and he has no temp problems. Would work even better on an AMD chip.

Brians256 · 12-05-2005, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brians256

I liked the Scythe Ninja for really quiet operation and the Thermalight XP-120 for more compact and/or higher overclock projects.

I just noticed that I mispelled Thermalright.

stev · 12-06-2005, 12:00 PM

Marci must be referring to the VapoChill Micro.

I have tested four of these. They would do the job decently and keep the noise low. The cost is NOT expensive. The fan speed control fits into an empty PCI rear plate (not a rear slot) on the back of the computer. HOWEVER, if you're like me, unscrew it from the bracket and mount it up front on the computer case.

I like turning dials.

The Micro can be mounted in a full 360 degree swivel. Thus, it has an advantage over the others. Some people have their PSU or cables from the PSU to the peripherals in the way using the heat-pipe solutions.

The Scythe Katana could be another option if you can get your hands on one.

The XP-120 (120mm fan size), XP-90 (90mm fan size) are low profiled. The SI-120 and SI-90 are higher profiled. They will work too. Just be sure to choose the correct one for air-flow and clearance in your case.

As with any of these heat-pipe or thermosiphon solutions, remember to change the computer filter often or once every four months vacuum the fan and fins. Dust bunnies sure do multiply in these devices.

12-02-2005, 02:30 AM	#1
Jason-Pro Cooling Savant Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Manitowoc, Wisconsin Posts: 217	looking for a decent socket 939 heatsink looking for something somewhat decent and quiet for a socket 939.. i just bought an amd 4000 might overclock it a bit.. but dont want a super loud case.

12-02-2005, 08:33 AM	#2
satanicoo Cooling Savant Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: portugal Posts: 635	Re: looking for a decent socket 939 heatsink Thermaltake Big Typhoon __________________ back.

12-02-2005, 09:18 AM	#3
Spot Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: huh? Posts: 85	Re: looking for a decent socket 939 heatsink Tuniq Tower120

12-02-2005, 09:20 AM	#4
Marci Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2003 Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire, UK Posts: 486	Re: looking for a decent socket 939 heatsink VapoMicro... __________________ www.minimotosidecars.org / www.thermochill.com / www.themusiccollective.co.uk

12-02-2005, 10:44 AM	#5
Joe The Pro/Life Support System Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 4,041	Re: looking for a decent socket 939 heatsink Seems like there is consensus hehehe __________________ Joe - I only take this hat off for one thing... ProCooling archive curator and dusty skeleton.

12-02-2005, 10:53 AM	#6
pHaestus Big Player Making Big Money Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: irc.lostgeek.com #procooling.com Posts: 4,782	Re: looking for a decent socket 939 heatsink Can't go wrong with ThermalTaco __________________ Getting paid like a biker with the best crank... -MF DOOM

12-02-2005, 12:16 PM	#7
jaydee Put up or Shut Up Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 6,506	Re: looking for a decent socket 939 heatsink Stock AMD cooler. Mine works good anyway.

12-02-2005, 01:01 PM	#8
Brians256 Pro/Staff Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Klamath Falls, OR Posts: 1,439	Re: looking for a decent socket 939 heatsink I liked the Scythe Ninja for really quiet operation and the Thermalight XP-120 for more compact and/or higher overclock projects.

12-02-2005, 01:53 PM	#9
HAL-9000 Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 202	Re: looking for a decent socket 939 heatsink Yeah, I would go with either the Thermalright XP, or if you have the space, one of those big Zalman "flower" coolers. I have a buddy with a Prescott and a Zalman, and it is quiet and he has no temp problems. Would work even better on an AMD chip.

12-06-2005, 12:00 PM	#11
stev Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: niagara falls Posts: 96	Re: looking for a decent socket 939 heatsink Marci must be referring to the VapoChill Micro. I have tested four of these. They would do the job decently and keep the noise low. The cost is NOT expensive. The fan speed control fits into an empty PCI rear plate (not a rear slot) on the back of the computer. HOWEVER, if you're like me, unscrew it from the bracket and mount it up front on the computer case. I like turning dials. The Micro can be mounted in a full 360 degree swivel. Thus, it has an advantage over the others. Some people have their PSU or cables from the PSU to the peripherals in the way using the heat-pipe solutions. The Scythe Katana could be another option if you can get your hands on one. The XP-120 (120mm fan size), XP-90 (90mm fan size) are low profiled. The SI-120 and SI-90 are higher profiled. They will work too. Just be sure to choose the correct one for air-flow and clearance in your case. As with any of these heat-pipe or thermosiphon solutions, remember to change the computer filter often or once every four months vacuum the fan and fins. Dust bunnies sure do multiply in these devices.

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