volcano 7 - artic silver or ...

jlr616 · May 30th, 2003, 02:45 AM

Just bought a Volcano 7, should I use Artic Silver 3, or that black stuff under the protective film in step one (in link provided)? I'm using it on an old Abit (kt7a I believe) and 1.3 Athlon. http://www.thermaltake.com/support/i.../installv7.htm

Fanzoo · May 30th, 2003, 04:34 AM

arctic silver, its cooling properties are much better than the strip that comes on the heatsink. It's know to cool about 2-4 degrees better. I've used it and highly recommend it over the regular strip that comes on all heatsinks.

However given you are not overclocking and you're processor is ahem...low speed

you might as well go with the strip...you're not going to need the extra cooling power of arctic so save your money.

Fanzoo....

jlr616 · May 30th, 2003, 10:34 AM

Yes thanks Fanzoo. I've heard that Athlons (not XP) run a lot hotter, so I was just wondering. I do already have a tube of AS3, but I was just wondering if it's worth it to clean that strip off and use the AS3. The computer is going to my parents for general use - internet, maybe some bookkeeping... This will be their first computer

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On another note - maybe I should keep the Volcano 7 and get them a cheap HSF? Does anyone know a good/reliable/inexpensive HSF for an Athlon 1.3? Thanks.

JPMiller · May 30th, 2003, 11:06 AM

This one is $9 $14 w/ shippingand will be overkill as is...keep the Volcano 7 for something else.
http://www.bestbyte.net/Product.cfm?...yID=6&Keyword=
Best byte has several other good options as well but this is what I use and am happy with.
I wouldnt waste the AS3 on it either.

woodbutcher · May 30th, 2003, 11:32 AM

These are decent, $1.99 plus shipping.

http://www.svc.com/svcgc21.html

WB

jlr616 · May 30th, 2003, 01:04 PM

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Originally posted by woodbutcher
These are decent, $1.99 plus shipping.

http://www.svc.com/svcgc21.html

WB

Lol, I just bought the Volcano 7 from them, along with a few case fans. I should have added this fan, darn. But I guess $6.34 isn't too bad.

woodbutcher · May 30th, 2003, 01:17 PM

They have a good selection of HSF's and decent pricing.
The Thermalright pricing is so far the best i've found. They have the SK-6+ for $9.99 and the SK-7 for $19.99. These are both nice sinks for the price.

WB

JPMiller · May 30th, 2003, 05:27 PM

Nice find Woodbutcher, will have to add that to my next order.
I like these guys too, some nice prices...got my SK-7 from here!

discreet · May 30th, 2003, 05:59 PM

The Volcano 7+ performs alot better than the original and I would definitely use the AS3 over the thermal pad. I have a 1700 running at 28 degress Celcius with 7+ and AS3. But I doubt you would have stability issues with just the thermal pad, I didnt.

JPMiller · May 30th, 2003, 06:04 PM

discreet..........I couldnt agree more but as he said...

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I was just wondering if it's worth it to clean that strip off and use the AS3. The computer is going to my parents for general use - internet, maybe some bookkeeping... This will be their first computer

Not really worth it for a low use, web machine. That volcano 7 will be overkill as is! Save it for when it matters I say,,,plus you dont want to void warranty unless you have to.