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Anonymous   01-17-2002 at 08:03:48 PM

What would be the best heatsink/fan combination to use with the Soyo K7V Dragon+ board and the XP1900 processor considering that some mild overclocking is contemplated? Are there any clearance problems to consider with this board?

I read on one manufacturer's site that the use of thermal past is of dubious value as it dries out and in a year or so and acts more as an insulator than a conductor. Does anyone have any experience with this?

Thanks

Winger

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Matisaro   01-17-2002 at 10:24:16 PM
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If mild overclocking is in your future, get a nice swifttech hsf, dont use the retail.

the second part is untrue however, as a retail hsf with pad will work fine for the life of the processor(unless the fan dies, but that is not uncommon)

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tlaughrey   01-17-2002 at 10:33:07 PM
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Quote :

the second part is untrue however, as a retail hsf with pad will work fine for the life of the processor(unless the fan dies, but that is not uncommon)



I think he was referring to a thermal paste like Arctic Silver II, rather than a thermal pad. Am I wrong?

I've never heard anything about Arctic Silver II or similar products drying up. Seems like someone would have mentioned it before now if it were the case.

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Anonymous   01-17-2002 at 10:46:43 PM
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Even if Arctic Silver 2 dried, it SILVER. Its only purpose is to fill in the holes so that you have 100% clean contact.

I'd be very anxious to see a site show otherwise, but I don't know how that would physically happen.


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HolyGrenade   01-18-2002 at 02:28:20 AM
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I didn't know thermal pastes have an ingredient that would evaporate at room or rather at 40-60 degrees celcius. The thing with the paste is your not supposed to go crazy with it. Just put a bit on the core to rid any air pockets.

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Matisaro   01-18-2002 at 04:30:37 AM
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AS does not evaporate.


I thought his origional post was talking about thermal pads.

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svol   01-18-2002 at 03:46:48 PM
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Thermal pads give bad thermal conduction, it's best to use Arctic Silver 2 instead. Take a look at <A HREF="http://www.arcticsilver.com" target="_new">http://www.arcticsilver.com</A> for info.

My case has so many fans that it hovers above the ground :eek: .

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Anonymous   01-18-2002 at 03:55:19 PM
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buy it from <A HREF="http://www.3dfxcool.com" target="_new"><font color=purple>3dfx</font color=purple></A>

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If it ain't broke, Don't fix it. :wink: <P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1><EM>Edited by TechiE2001 on 01/18/02 02:56 PM.</EM></FONT></P>

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svol   01-18-2002 at 04:33:14 PM
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Are you stalking me Techie? This is the 4th reply of you to one of my posts in a short time.

My case has so many fans that it hovers above the ground :eek: .

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Anonymous   01-18-2002 at 06:24:03 PM
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Yes.

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OldBear   01-19-2002 at 08:59:05 AM
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Turn around real fast and see if he is there.

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svol   01-19-2002 at 09:49:34 AM
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Good that I know, will you stand still for a moment while I get my shotgun?

My case has so many fans that it hovers above the ground :eek: .

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Matisaro   01-19-2002 at 09:51:04 AM
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Thermal pads have adequate thermal conduction if no overclocking is planned.

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svol   01-19-2002 at 09:51:54 AM
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I only get dizzy...does that mean he isn't?

My case has so many fans that it hovers above the ground :eek: .

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svol   01-19-2002 at 10:02:09 AM
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Yes, but he want optimal cooling and also will overclock the CPU, so Arctic Silver will be best for him.

My case has so many fans that it hovers above the ground :eek: .

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Matisaro   01-19-2002 at 10:16:41 AM
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My post was actually more for all the newbies who will come to this forum and leave thinking they have to spend 10 bucks on as2 and 40 bucks on a cooler when they have no intention of ever overclocking.


The fact of the matter is that if you dont plan to overclock, the retail default heatsink and the thermal pad is ALL you will EVER need.

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svol   01-19-2002 at 10:19:21 AM
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Yes, you're right. You wont need a expensive heatsink with AS2 if you don't plan to overclock.

My case has so many fans that it hovers above the ground :eek: .

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OldBear   01-20-2002 at 08:21:49 AM
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Quote :

I only get dizzy...does that mean he isn't?


Probably means he is very fast.


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svol   01-20-2002 at 11:08:13 AM
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He seems to have stopped now, think my toy shotgun scared him off.

My case has so many fans that it hovers above the ground :eek: .

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