Athlon 1800 XP & Thermaltake Vol7+

[Raistlin1022]

I've ordered a Thermaltake Volcano 7+ heatsink/fan for my Athlon. Upon arrival I noticed it specifies "Socket 370/462" or "Socket 478" in the directions. I've got an AMD 1800 XP which is showing as a 453-pin CPU...

I've check AMD and Thermaltake's sites and don't see a very complete compatibility list. Anyone know if this will work or did I order the wrong parts?

Thanks

Damon Garn
Technical Instructor
MCSE, MCT, CCNA, Linux+, Network+, Security+

 

[paparazi]

No you havn't ordered the wrong part, the all copper thermaltake Volcano 7+ is a multiplatform heatsink cooler so is very versatile as well as very powerful, your Athlon is Socket A 478 will be "well cool" you just have to assemble your new cooler for Socket A use by using the correct spring clip etc.
Just a side note* don't be too surprised by the noise, this fan is one powerful mother so she shouts a bit
Martin

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[shybull]

I have the same heatsink processor combo on a Shuttle AK31A and it works great. The processor temp seldom gets over 40c at medium fan speed. Just make sure the heatsink isn't to big for the area around the processor socket.

 

[franklin97355]

shybull:
I took a hacksaw to mine for just that reason. Works fine looks terrible.

 

[Raistlin1022]

Okay, finally had time to do the install. Worked like a dream and I appreciate the advice. The temperature seems to have dropped by around 8 degrees C with the fan on medium.

Paparazi - you're not kidding about the noise. Kinda a bummer but would rather have the performance (I'd heard about the noise before buying, so am not surprised).

Custom-made a mounting plate for the fan switch out of an old expansion slot cover. Works perfectly. Cut out a slot with the dremel and drilled 2 holes for the screws (they're barely long enough) so I don't have to open the case to switch fan speeds.

Thanks again, all!

Damon Garn
Technical Instructor
MCSE, MCT, CCNA, Linux+, Network+, Security+

 

[euston]

I've got a Volcano 9. Nice heatsink, b------g awful noisy fan. I substituted a much quieter fixed speed 80mm fan and it cools better than the fan supplied with the Volcano 9 (and it doesn't keep me awake).

I came to the conclusion that air temperature inside the case is more critical than CPU cooler fan speed. The temperature difference between CPU and case air temperature is 15°C at idle CPU up to 18°C when CPU is working hard (gasp). This differential is constant over the entire range of observed case air temperatures (20°C to 35°C).

The more air you can pull through the case, the better, and make sure it passes the CPU. Therefore, exhaust fans should be sited so that they pull air past the CPU. Make sure there is a decent aperture near the bottom front of the case. A decent PSU should have an internal bottom intake fan that is intended to pull air from near the CPU. I'm doubtful about the wisdom of using intake fans which can create unhelpful turbulence within the case and actually disrupt air flow. Smooth airflow within the case is desirable. Turbulence that promotes good heat transfer will be induced by the CPU cooling fan and be local to the heat sink cooling fins. Just deliver plenty of smooth flowing ambient air to the CPU cooler and the cooler fan will do the rest.

The AMD web site has information that you might find helpful. See: -

http://www.amd.com/us-en/assets/content_type/white_papers_and_tech_docs/cooling_guide.pdf