Re: Is Swiftech MCX462 PLUS any good?

Antti wrote:
> Hi there!
>
> Currently I have a Spire Falconrock with a 80mm fan and my CPU (XP
> 2400+) runs a bit too high for what I thing would be good. Idle temp
> is 58C. Oh, the mobo is a A7N8X Dx 1.04 with latest bios and QFan
> enabled.
>
> I was looking for a better/best HSF solution and came across this
> MCX462 Plus by Swiftech. Any opinions? Is it as good as those
> 'reliable' test say? At least the price is three times of the HSF I'm
> using now. Is quality expensive in this case too?
>
> More info on manufacturers site:
> http://www.swiftnets.com/products/mcx462plus.asp
>
> Antti, Finland

Swiftech makes very good heatsinks by any standard. Have you tried refitting
your Falconrock with fresh thermal compound ? 58°C sounds pretty high. What
are the case and ambient (room) temperatures when the CPU hits 58C ?