Recommend a good low-profile heatsink for a microATX case + sempron

primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' BoopinDetroit, MI Icrontian
edited September 2004 in Hardware
I want it to be small, cheap, and worry free. Quiet isn't that big of a deal. It'll be cooling a non-OC'ed Sempron 2600+ in an In-Win BT series MicroATX case.

Thanks!

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  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited September 2004
    Well, I don't know how low profile you'd like it.. But the Thermalright SK-6 has a very low profile, and can be coupled with a quiet 60mm fan.

    The downside is that it's a little hard to locate. Plycon, Newegg, Zipzoomfly, and SVC returned no hits on it. :\
  • muddocktormuddocktor
    edited September 2004
    How about a SLK900A, Brian? They are'nt super cheap but they don't have that high a profile, especially with a 80 X 25 mm fan on top. Sidewindercomputers has them for $29.95 right now too.
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited September 2004
    the SLK900 is a great HS, but I think it's overkill for this box. This will be a printserver and a RIP for an imagesetter. It'll be running a non-OCed sempron, which already runs cool to begin with.
  • TexTex Dallas/Ft. Worth
    edited September 2004
    The catch is low profile. I have a very low profile all copper heatsink sitting here with no fan I would be glad to box and send your way for nothing if you can scarf a 60mm fan.

    sh*t nevermind I think I through it out in the last horrific cleaning mode I got into one night.
  • csimoncsimon Acadiana Icrontian
    edited September 2004
    http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=35-150-040&depa=0
  • muddocktormuddocktor
    edited September 2004
    primesuspect wrote:
    the SLK900 is a great HS, but I think it's overkill for this box. This will be a printserver and a RIP for an imagesetter. It'll be running a non-OCed sempron, which already runs cool to begin with.

    I don't think of it as overkill for the application you have for it, more like "set and forget about it". You would have plenty of reserve cooling capacity and could forget about cleaning it for years and still not worry about heat. :D
  • Geeky1Geeky1 University of the Pacific (Stockton, CA, USA)
    edited September 2004
    How low profile is low profile? And mudd is right; that's why all of the AMD systems at the office have at least decent heatsinks.
  • muddocktormuddocktor
    edited September 2004
    I looked at the case prime linked, Geeky, and it shouldn't have any clearance problems with an SLK900a or ALX800.
  • GargGarg Purveyor of Lincoln Nightmares Icrontian
    edited September 2004
    There may be room in the case for the heatsink and fan, but how much room will be left to the top of the case? Efficiency will be hurt if the top panel is too close to the top of the fan, and it might create a higher-pitched whistling noise.

    An SK-6 (Spotted at Plycon) would probably be safer, and would be more than enough for that Sempron. A moderate flow 60mm fan would keep it quiet, too.
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited September 2004
    I think you have a winner, Garg (and thrax) That looks just right to me. Thanks!
  • muddocktormuddocktor
    edited September 2004
    Yeah, that should do just fine, but spend the extra 3 bucks and get the SK6+ and not the SK6, due to the SK6+ having a better 3 hole clip instead of the single hole clip of the SK6.
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited September 2004
    SK6+ it is :)
  • Geeky1Geeky1 University of the Pacific (Stockton, CA, USA)
    edited September 2004
    Get a medium flow 60mm fan too- the 19cfm Sanyo 60mm or 26cfm Sunon 60mm on Plycon's site would do nicely.
  • mmonninmmonnin Centreville, VA
    edited September 2004
    ws_hsf.jpg

    ;)
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited September 2004
    Once again, marc contributes a totally useful post to a thread ;D

    wrestlers..... farmers..... :shakehead
  • MediaManMediaMan Powered by loose parts.
    edited September 2004
    primesuspect wrote:
    Once again, marc contributes a totally useful post to a thread ;D


    But a lovely choice it is. It's a matter of perspective. It is low profile for a Harley.


    BTW...I have two...you could saw one in four pieces and have 4 heatsinks.

    http://www.avc.com.tw/products/oem/amd-products/index--b.html#

    The SB2010000001?
  • mmonninmmonnin Centreville, VA
    edited September 2004
    primesuspect wrote:
    Once again, marc contributes a totally useful post to a thread ;D

    wrestlers..... farmers..... :shakehead

    Reminds me I need to get the 1337 Proc out the door with the corn in it.
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