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20. August 2008 @ 08:47 |
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Me too, I wouldn't buy one myself, not when I got my Ultra-120A for so cheap.
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20. August 2008 @ 08:50 |
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Well, for me it was either the Tuniq Tower or the Scythe Ninja. Nothing against Scythe. I just chose the Tuniq.
I think the Thermalright Ultra performs about identical to the Tuniq so I see no wrong in going with either brand.
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20. August 2008 @ 08:51 |
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IIRC the Scythe Ninja does very well in low-airflow environments but for all out cooling power under proper air, it falls short of the Ultra-120s and Tuniq.
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20. August 2008 @ 08:54 |
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You can't use the Smilidon motherboard try with that Tuniw Tower can you?
lol I remember having problems with the Xigmatek.
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20. August 2008 @ 08:59 |
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No I tried it. I can't even get the tray back in. But the Freezer 7 Pro fits fine and does as well as it needs to. That's staying with the E6750, though I'm sure it would be adequate for the Q9450 as well.
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20. August 2008 @ 09:04 |
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One thing that does suck with having an Ultra-120 and an NZXT Lexa, you have to remove the CPU cooler to get the PSU out...
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20. August 2008 @ 09:09 |
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Isn't that kind of a given with most larger coolers? I have no problems popping out my cooler to switch a PSU.
Also, what's the best methods you've found for cleaning and re-applying the thermal paste? I use coffee filters and high purity Isopropyl Alcohol for cleaning. Then I use Ceramique and I just glob a small dot in the center and let the weight of the cooler spread it out. I think it might work differently for AS5 though.
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20. August 2008 @ 09:10 |
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20. August 2008 @ 09:14 |
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Do you like to spread it thin over the surface or do you just glob a dot in the center like me? I've found no differences in cooling really.
I also find there's not much difference between the official cleaning products and plain high purity isopropyl(rubbing alcohol). I use the coffee filters as they don't leave any lint or shreds of paper or the like.
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20. August 2008 @ 09:18 |
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ArctiClean I use exactly as instructed.
Arctic Silver I put the dot in the centre and let heat do the rest, that seems to be the accepted method, never caused me any trouble.
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20. August 2008 @ 09:22 |
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Yep, I figured if that's what Arctic Silver says to do, it's what I'll do. Some people prefer to spread it out with a credit card, but I'd like to see them try that with Ceramique. It's as thick as modeling clay :)
Yeah, I just use Ceramique because it's non-conductive. It takes a few weeks to fully cure though, in which time I'll see a 2-3*C drop.
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20. August 2008 @ 09:29 |
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I do a thin line across the four cores.
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20. August 2008 @ 09:32 |
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How does that work out??? I'd have to see a pic of it.
AFAIK the dot in the center method work even for quads.
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20. August 2008 @ 09:48 |
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See how the four cores are laid out? You spread a thin line on top of that area. This is the recommended method by the guys who make AS5.
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20. August 2008 @ 10:26 |
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When I first sinked my E4300 I used the line method. I will probably do so again if I get a Quad.
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20. August 2008 @ 12:18 |
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20. August 2008 @ 12:34 |
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Horizontally versus vertically then? Interesting.
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20. August 2008 @ 12:34 |
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Hmm, that's interesting. I've been doing the dot in the center method since I had my X2 3800+ and I've never had problems. Though I'm using Ceramique. I wonder if it's different.
EDIT: After a quick check, it is indeed the same method for Ceramique. I'll have to try that with the quad and see what happens to temps >.>
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20. August 2008 @ 14:03 |
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IIRC the method for Athlons was the dot, and the method for core 2s was the line, might be wrong though.
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20. August 2008 @ 14:12 |
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I think you are right. I just never really checked the instructions for a Core 2. I've been using the dot method for ages and it's never given me heat problems or anything. Both of my Core 2 CPUs have run perfectly in spec for temps on the respective coolers.
So I don't know what to think. I'll give the line method a try. But if there's no difference in temps, I'm switching back to the dot method. It still gets pretty good coverage with a dot about the size of a BB. And the thickness of the application is usually perfect upon later removal of the cooler.
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20. August 2008 @ 14:16 |
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I'm considering an IFX-14 if I upgrade to a Q6600. Do you think is is necessary or wise?
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20. August 2008 @ 14:28 |
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I wouldn't think so. A Thermalright Ultra 120 is way more than enough for a Q6600 seeing as you can get one to 3.2GHz easily with an AC Freezer 7 Pro.
Also, the IFX-14's are famous for having badly curved contact surfaces. I hope you feel like a few hours of sanding.
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20. August 2008 @ 14:32 |
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Remember this is the 120A, not the Extreme. Yeah, I thought so, but wasn't sure.
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20. August 2008 @ 14:36 |
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The difference between the 120A and the Extreme are negligible if you ask me. It should still keep a Q6600 ice cold at 3GHz or so, which I'm guessing is your goal if you buy one.
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20. August 2008 @ 14:37 |
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I'm actually hoping for the 3.4 sort of area... Essentially, as far as I can get on around 1.4 volts.
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