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Inventor on Athlon Processor?

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Anonymous
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Inventor on Athlon Processor?

I recently built an AMD Athlon XP 2100+ / Asus A7V8X system to replace my
P3-600. I used most of the old components from the old system including the
Antec case w/300 w power supply an 2X 80mm case fans. I'm impressed with
the performance, but the heat this thing generates when running IV ( or
gaming 🙂 ) is out-of-control, pushing 80° C! What can I do to cool this
thing off? This is my first foray into the AMD world and I like the
price/performance, but I need to fix this overheating issue. I installed
the heatsink/thermal pad that came with the processor. Do I need to add
something else to cool it?

--
Dan Sponholz
Mercury Marine
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Message 2 of 13
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

Well ... I run two 15,000 RPM SCSI drives which both have HDD fans under
them. I also have tall CPU fans and heat sinks for both processors. In
addition to that, I have 4 case fans for circulation. Seems to be okay so
far. Been thinking about putting a fan on my video card, but think I'll wait
until I build my next machine.
~Larry

"Dan Sponholz" wrote in message
news:0DB9468AEEDAC7FFCD9EECABEA553A59@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> I recently built an AMD Athlon XP 2100+ / Asus A7V8X system to replace my
> P3-600. I used most of the old components from the old system including
the
> Antec case w/300 w power supply an 2X 80mm case fans. I'm impressed with
> the performance, but the heat this thing generates when running IV ( or
> gaming 🙂 ) is out-of-control, pushing 80° C! What can I do to cool this
> thing off? This is my first foray into the AMD world and I like the
> price/performance, but I need to fix this overheating issue. I installed
> the heatsink/thermal pad that came with the processor. Do I need to add
> something else to cool it?
>
> --
> Dan Sponholz
> Mercury Marine
>
>
>
>
Message 3 of 13
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

The stock fan should be Ok if you are not overclocking. But I would suggest
removing the thermal pad and using some good quality thermal paste. IMO
Arctic Silver is the best out there
see here http://makeashorterlink.com/?A5C725173

Also there are many better quality aftermarket heatsinks.
this is a good one http://makeashorterlink.com/?W27712173

Good Luck
Message 4 of 13
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

Sounds like you need to move more air through the case (more air
exchange with the outside air).
Add a fan to push the hot air out of the case.
If you lower the ambient conditions in the case, then the cpu cooler
will work more efficiently. I also like Pauls idea of using a good
thermal grease instead of the silpad.




















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Message 5 of 13
MechMan_
in reply to: Anonymous

Is there anything in close proximity to your CPU that could be generating additional heat such as the hard drive? If so you might see about relocating the HD farther away from the CPU. Also try relocating any cables/wires that are around the CPU to increase the air flow around the CPU.

MechMan
Message 6 of 13
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

I had the same problem with my Dualie MP 2000+s. Four case fans helped a
couple degrees. But the biggest difference was exchanging the stock fans
with Akura aftermarket heatsinks, my temperature dropped 10 degrees, i kid
you not.

Check it...

http://www.cluboverclocker.com/reviews/heatsinks/arkua/page3.htm

If you want some, I stock some for $35.00 US + shipping

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Ashley Fulks
Production Manager @ www.nisku.ca
Specialized Supercomputers for Inventor
http://www.nisku.ca/autocomp.htm
http://www.nisku.ca/autocomp/autocompII.html

"Dan Sponholz" wrote in message
news:0DB9468AEEDAC7FFCD9EECABEA553A59@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> I recently built an AMD Athlon XP 2100+ / Asus A7V8X system to replace my
> P3-600. I used most of the old components from the old system including
the
> Antec case w/300 w power supply an 2X 80mm case fans. I'm impressed with
> the performance, but the heat this thing generates when running IV ( or
> gaming 🙂 ) is out-of-control, pushing 80° C! What can I do to cool this
> thing off? This is my first foray into the AMD world and I like the
> price/performance, but I need to fix this overheating issue. I installed
> the heatsink/thermal pad that came with the processor. Do I need to add
> something else to cool it?
>
> --
> Dan Sponholz
> Mercury Marine
>
>
>
>
Message 7 of 13
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

Do the CPU heatsinks have there own fans?

"Dan Sponholz" wrote in message
news:0DB9468AEEDAC7FFCD9EECABEA553A59@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> I recently built an AMD Athlon XP 2100+ / Asus A7V8X system to replace my
> P3-600. I used most of the old components from the old system including
the
> Antec case w/300 w power supply an 2X 80mm case fans. I'm impressed with
> the performance, but the heat this thing generates when running IV ( or
> gaming 🙂 ) is out-of-control, pushing 80° C! What can I do to cool this
> thing off? This is my first foray into the AMD world and I like the
> price/performance, but I need to fix this overheating issue. I installed
> the heatsink/thermal pad that came with the processor. Do I need to add
> something else to cool it?
>
> --
> Dan Sponholz
> Mercury Marine
>
>
>
>
Message 8 of 13
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

"Charlie Norris" wrote in message
news:0E744517630ED38FB2BE565B74E5CF4C@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> Do the CPU heatsinks have there own fans?

They would probably instantly smoke if they didn't have fans. My dual AMD
unit put off enough heat that I could heat my lunch on the case
Message 9 of 13
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

Thanks all for the suggestions. I think I'll start with the Arctic Silver
thermal grease and an upgrade to the stock heatsink. Any other suggestions
are welcome. As for adding additional fans, not an option on my current
case unless I start modding it. I already have an 80mm intake and an 80mm
exhaust fan. Then there's the fan on the CPU, the video cad fan, and the
fan on the power supply. If I put more fans on this thing I can turn it
into a hovercraft! 🙂

--
Dan Sponholz
Mercury Marine
Message 10 of 13
MechMan_
in reply to: Anonymous

It's not a computer, it's a space heater. 😉

MechMan
Message 11 of 13
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

Be sure you have the latest MB bios.

Steve

"Dan Sponholz" wrote in message
news:BA8F8FC3A4A87AD5E1857F88B98EBFEC@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> Thanks all for the suggestions. I think I'll start with the Arctic Silver
> thermal grease and an upgrade to the stock heatsink. Any other
suggestions
> are welcome. As for adding additional fans, not an option on my current
> case unless I start modding it. I already have an 80mm intake and an 80mm
> exhaust fan. Then there's the fan on the CPU, the video cad fan, and the
> fan on the power supply. If I put more fans on this thing I can turn it
> into a hovercraft! 🙂
>
> --
> Dan Sponholz
> Mercury Marine
>
>
>
>
Message 12 of 13
accu-cad
in reply to: Anonymous

Dan this is no kidding we run 8 fans on our machines. our temp range is 38-46 degrees celcius. In order to keep the machine from hovering and being really loud we also installed manual reostats to turn the fan rpms down.
Message 13 of 13
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

I've run Athlons for years.... You need the proper Thermaltake fan for
your CPU... a lot of white box suppliers fail to sell the proper
approved fan....

Dan Sponholz wrote:
> I recently built an AMD Athlon XP 2100+ / Asus A7V8X system to replace my
> P3-600. I used most of the old components from the old system including the
> Antec case w/300 w power supply an 2X 80mm case fans. I'm impressed with
> the performance, but the heat this thing generates when running IV ( or
> gaming 🙂 ) is out-of-control, pushing 80° C! What can I do to cool this
> thing off? This is my first foray into the AMD world and I like the
> price/performance, but I need to fix this overheating issue. I installed
> the heatsink/thermal pad that came with the processor. Do I need to add
> something else to cool it?
>
> --
> Dan Sponholz
> Mercury Marine
>
>
>
>

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