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Limp Gawd
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Hey all, just two questions:

1) I'm currently using a ZALMAN CNPS9500 on my CPU, but would like to change to another cooler/sink that allows for changing the fan (such as on some of Scythes), that way A) if the fan ever dies on the Zalman, I'm not stuck and B) can have something that maybe cools a bit better, again, including the ability to change fans to aid with that.

I run an Intel 975 "Bad Axe" (775, T) with a P4 3.6... suggestions?

Can't seem to find anything I'm sure will keep it cool and/or not get in the way of anything on my mobo.

2) Would a 28cfm fan be enough cooling on a Thermalright HR-03 that's on my GPU (ATI x1900xtx) right now?

I have a temp controlled 92mm on there now, but it's rather loud, especially when hitting 3100rpm.

Under load, I don't even hit 60C now, and I was hitting 90-100C with a Zalman on there, so I'm wondering if the slightly slower (and quieter fan) would be alright.

Thanks & cheers.
 
For #2 I'd say you'll be fine with a slower fan. I'd aim for something that doesn't let your GPU temp reach or exceed 70C.
 
Ok, thanks. Good to hear, and hopefully it'll stay under 70C.
I think with sink I have on there now it'll be alright. Always want to double-check, though.

Now, anyone for the CPU issue?

Been checking out the Scythe Infinity, but I've read it's heavy, a bit of a pain to mount and I'm not sure if it will clear everything on my mobo.

I hear it's about as cool as you can get, though (with sinks/air). Since my PC is on for much of the day, and I do a lot of heavy gaming, it might be worth it, but I'm not sure.

I need something quality that I can replace the fan on and that'll fit on Intel's "Bad Axe" without a problem. Seen a lot of mixed reviews over certain issues about Scythe's sinks, so I'm not sure.

Zalman does a good job as far as I've ever been able to tell (these boards temps are off by about 10C, high) so it's more an issue of the fan every dying (since I run for so many hours over time), as well as maybe keeping things even a bit cooler and quieter, if possible, since my system is on constantly.

Thanks again.
 
Oh, that reminds me: is ATI's Control Center actually accurate with reading the GPU's temp?

Just want to make sure, because that's what I'm basing things off of.

Riva Tuner doesn't work with the newer drivers, so I cant rely on that anymore.
 
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