• Some users have recently had their accounts hijacked. It seems that the now defunct EVGA forums might have compromised your password there and seems many are using the same PW here. We would suggest you UPDATE YOUR PASSWORD and TURN ON 2FA for your account here to further secure it. None of the compromised accounts had 2FA turned on.
    Once you have enabled 2FA, your account will be updated soon to show a badge, letting other members know that you use 2FA to protect your account. This should be beneficial for everyone that uses FSFT.

Best Passive HSF

S

Suds

Limp Gawd
Joined
Jul 24, 2007
Messages
352
I'm running a C2D, 8800 GTS, and an 680i MB in an Antec P180b. I've already replaced the stock Antec fans with Noctua 120mm and I am looking to replace the HSF. It's currently running on the stock Intel cooler. So my question; what is the best passive HSF available? I am going for silence in my case and I have no plan to OC as of now. Thanks. :)
 
It would be tough to get a good hs that could cool a duo or quad core cpu just passively, i suggest watercooling
 
Oh, thankyou. Yes, that helped a lot.

One quick question though; Am I right in saying that the Scythe SCNJ-1100P doesn't have a backplate? So I won't have to remove the motherboard? I read the Scythe SCNJ-1000P needed a backplate if you were using a specific socket(Not the one I use). Just curious, anything that makes installation even easier is nice. Not having to remove the MB is even better. ;)
 
Suds said:
Oh, thankyou. Yes, that helped a lot.

One quick question though; Am I right in saying that the Scythe SCNJ-1100P doesn't have a backplate? So I won't have to remove the motherboard? I read the Scythe SCNJ-1000P needed a backplate if you were using a specific socket(Not the one I use). Just curious, anything that makes installation even easier is nice. Not having to remove the MB is even better. ;)
Click to expand...

The Scythe Ninja uses the push-pins similar to Intel's stock heatsink, so no backplate is needed. You can attempt to install the heatsink with the motherboard in the case, but it may require a bit of effort to put it in there due to the amount of space within the case... some suggest mounting the Scythe Ninja while the motherboard is outside the case.

Here is the link for more info on the Scythe Ninja:
http://www.scythe-usa.com/product/cpu/026/scnj1100p.html
 
Ah, thank you thank you. I just need to get that clarified. I'll be ordering one of these on Monday.

One other quick question though; has anyone seen a review comparing the Ninja fanless to the stock Intel HSF? I looked for a bit on google and found nothing.
 
The Ninja rev. B is an excellent passive cooling option as long as you have good airflow running through your case. And since you're using the P180, there will be two large exhaust fans moving air through the top and back your heatsink.

Refer once more to the link I posted earlier. The reviewer used the same case and HS with a much hotter running CPU, and never went much higher than 60C.

As long as you're not overclocking your CPU, I think you'll be good to go.
 
You also might want to see what SPCR has to say about the Thermalright HR-01. This last page of the review has something to say about it versus the Ninja, and how they compare under different airflow conditions.

With the fan at full speed, the Ninja wins hands down by a margin of 4°C. However, as the fan speed is decreased, the performance advantage begins to diminish, until it gets within a degree when the fan is below 7V. This is probably at the limit of our test resolution. As airflow is reduced, the Ninja seems to decrease in performance more quickly than the High-Riser, which suggests that the High-Riser might actually be a better heatsink with low airflow, and thus do better in a passive setup.
Click to expand...
There was also another review, although I forget where, that showed how well the HR-01 worked when used in conjunction with a fan duct (included, last time I checked).
 
Suds said:
I'm running a C2D, 8800 GTS, and an 680i MB in an Antec P180b. I've already replaced the stock Antec fans with Noctua 120mm and I am looking to replace the HSF. It's currently running on the stock Intel cooler. So my question; what is the best passive HSF available? I am going for silence in my case and I have no plan to OC as of now. Thanks. :)
Click to expand...

You can always rock with the Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme.
And if your going for silent, I'm sure you can find a fan to put on your heatsink that makes less noise than your PSU, thusly not effecting your overall noise and providing extra cooling.
I believe Sythe S-Flex fans have the best airflow at lower noise levels, but their a bit pricey, though a few extra bucks shoudlent matter since you only need one.
 
Thankyou for the replies. I am actually running the Scythe Ninja passive at 35C. It was also my first foray into lapping, I think I did a pretty good job.

Thanks for the help. :)
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top