One for the "Cooling" experts.

[dragonV8]

Over the next few days i'll be replacing the "El Cheapo" Asus mobo's with Abit AI7's. Whilst the puters are in bits i will fit the Aerocool HT-101's, as per suggestion from Geeky1.

I have no doubt they will do a much better job of cooling than the standard Intel setup.

Is the fan that comes with the unit sufficient for the job, or should i look at different fans for better cooling.

Also would like a bit more peace and quiet. Would 2 fans at lower speeds be an option?

Also is there anything i should watch out for, regarding fitting them?
Should i use the heatsink compound that came with them or would my Arctic Silver 5 be better.

I noticed in the photos/instructions to put a dob of compound on the CPU. Is this the way for ALL cpu's, as some online instructions recommend the use of an old credit card to spread it first.

Any thoughts/suggestions will be welcomed.

HT-101 fan specs:

80x80x25
RPM:2500
CFM:29.6
DBA:22
Sleeve Bearing.

Thanks in advance

Jon A.

[csimon]

I like my ThermalTake SmartFan2 ...it just gives the performance I want when I want it.

[Geeky1]

The stock fan *should* be fine. You might as well try it, and if it doesn't work, order something else, right? No sense in throwing money at a problem when you don't need to.

BTW, be careful with those HT-101s. One good drop of the computer and you're looking at (potentially) a dead board, CPU, and all the add-in cards below the CPU... :(

[Thrax]

Most users haven't dropped their computers enough times to know when it's a "Good drop." :rolleyes:

[Geeky1]

You'll know it's a good drop when you hear your HT-101 cracking the mobo and crashing through the expansion cards... ;D

[dragonV8]

The stock fan *should* be fine. You might as well try it, and if it doesn't work, order something else, right? No sense in throwing money at a problem when you don't need to.

BTW, be careful with those HT-101s. One good drop of the computer and you're looking at (potentially) a dead board, CPU, and all the add-in cards below the CPU... :(

So now i have to change my name from "Butter Fingers" to "Sticky Fingers", lol.

I can well imagine the damage that could happen if not handled with due care.

Thanks for the input guys.

What about the thermal grease/compound? A small blob or spread it first?

When i lapped the original Intel heatsink, i spread it first, not knowing for sure. Just hate to have to pull it all apart and do it over again!

Chris, I do have 2x TT smart case fan 2's. Sally and i looked through online shops and worked out we needed a couple. Now i can't remember what for. :rolleyes:

If we cannot remember the reason for buying them, might add them as exhaust fans on 2.

At my age, i should write things down so i'll know why i order things. :banghead:

Jon A.

(temporarily known as "sticky fingers") :)

[Thrax]

Spread it on the core in a thin layer.

[TheGr81]

Arctic Silver website says to put a small dab in the center of the heatspreader, and when you put the HSF on, twist it just a little from left to right (about 1-2*) if you can. It'll just end up spreading itself out.

[dragonV8]

Spread it on the core in a thin layer.

Thanks. :thumbsup: