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| Thread ID: 51416 | 2004-11-20 05:03:00 | Installing new HSF | somebody (208) | Press F1 |
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| 294224 | 2004-11-20 10:43:00 | Socket A takes about 4.2 seconds,Although thats probally from doing it a few hundred times. The first 754 pin cpu and heatsink i mounted had me scratching the old noggin for a couple minutes,luckily the instuctions showed the before and after pics and little else....Damn funny lever they have on the side.... Give me a small metal tab and my trusty heatsink mounting screwdriver anyday. |
metla (154) | ||
| 294225 | 2004-11-20 19:42:00 | Thanks guys. The HSF is a Titan one from DSE. Reading the specs, I thought <31db would be quiteter than the one I previously had, and as I didn't have a lot of $$$ to spend, I thought I'd at least give it a go. Yes, it is a 60mm fan, although it pushes a lot of air. Just another question, the HSF doesn't seem to sit very firmly on top of the CPU. Both clips are in place, but I can stil slightly twist the HSF and make it move a couple of mm in each direction. Is this an issue??? I was thinking, could I tone the CPU fan down slightly slower speed. This is assuming I manage to sort out the problem with the heat. |
somebody (208) | ||
| 294226 | 2004-11-20 19:59:00 | > B) The fan is noiser than the one I originally had (this was brand new, just bought today) - this one sounds like a slightly toned down vacuum cleaner - the $16 Socket A Cooler from DSE. The fan you have bought is rated at "Noise Level: < 31 dBA" according to DSE.co.nz. You could get a much quieter fan. I recently got a TR2-M3 from be Texh for less than $30 which is 21 dBA. TR2 is a new brand made by Thermaltake to supply the cheaper end of the market. > c) The CPU appears to be overheating when I fit the PSU back into the case. It seems that it is blocking airflow, causing a pocket of very warm air to be recirculated again and again. I could only just touch the Heatsink after I turned off the computer. At the moment I have pulled out the PSU and the CPU is being kept at a cool 42degrees, however this will not be a good long term solution. Certainly need a new case. But you don't have to go overboard in price. A word to the wise, the DSE branded case used in their Samurai series (and also sold seperately) is made be 3R Systems who are very well known for their Air and Neonlight series. |
POTUS (5276) | ||
| 294227 | 2004-11-20 20:11:00 | Thanks Potus. I didn't realise that 31db was loud, as I was sure that my other one far exceeded 31db. I think it might be a similar "loudness" however the frequency of sound in this fan is lower, whereas my previous one had a very high pitched whine. I've had the PC going for about 15mins now, and it's still running at a reasonably acceptable temperature. If worst comes to worst, I'll just have to get a new case (although maybe I'll stay away from DSE for this buying decision). |
somebody (208) | ||
| 294228 | 2004-11-20 21:12:00 | Good news - at the moment the CPU does not appear to be overheating, so I've downloaded SpeedFan, and by running the fan at 80% speed, it dramatically reduces the noise. Are there any adverse effects of running a fan at reduced speed? | somebody (208) | ||
| 294229 | 2004-11-20 21:13:00 | At the moment the CPU runs at about 54degrees under normal load. | somebody (208) | ||
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