AMD weight spec for PSU coolers

Hi Folk,

I am trying to get the temp of my XP2600 down from the 50's and am looking
at various fan/cooler units.

I note the recommended weight for the AMD socket is 300gm. Most of the
fan/coolers I have looked at are above that weight.

Can anybody advise. I am currently looking at a Volcano 11.

TIA.

One piecs of advice the Volcano coolers are no longer anything special and
as such are over priced.

CrimsonLiar

"Mo" <> wrote in message
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> Hi Folk,
>
> I am trying to get the temp of my XP2600 down from the 50's and am looking
> at various fan/cooler units.
>
> I note the recommended weight for the AMD socket is 300gm. Most of the
> fan/coolers I have looked at are above that weight.
>
> Can anybody advise. I am currently looking at a Volcano 11.
>
> TIA.
>
>

That rating is for heat sinks without additional motherboard support that is
why most attach to the MB with 6 tab clip!

A fairly light and effective heat sink is this one

http://www.overclockers.com/articles754/

It is also pretty quite the vertical design can help/hurt in some MB's

Wayne


"Mo" <> wrote in message
news:409d6a5b$0$16597$. au...
> Hi Folk,
>
> I am trying to get the temp of my XP2600 down from the 50's and am looking
> at various fan/cooler units.
>
> I note the recommended weight for the AMD socket is 300gm. Most of the
> fan/coolers I have looked at are above that weight.
>
> Can anybody advise. I am currently looking at a Volcano 11.
>
> TIA.
>
>

Mo wrote:
> Hi Folk,
>
> I am trying to get the temp of my XP2600 down from the 50's and am
> looking at various fan/cooler units.
>
> I note the recommended weight for the AMD socket is 300gm. Most of the
> fan/coolers I have looked at are above that weight.
>
> Can anybody advise. I am currently looking at a Volcano 11.


The Vantec AeroFlow (VA4-C7040) is 384g.
The Thermaltake Silent Boost (A1889) is a little heavier.

Both are effective coolers, with the Vantec being a little louder. The
latter is very near silent. Don't worry about weight unless you move your
machine a great deal. The 6 lug clips work very well.

Thanks for the info fellows ... gives me more scope knowing I can go for
heavier units.

I had the Silent Boost on my list but it seems the importer is waiting new
stock in Australia.