Vantec AeroFlow

[Snowman]

Hi guys.. I was looking for a new HSF for my XP19000 and I
saw this one by Vantec the AeroFlow with a TMD fan What
do ya think about it?

The clip on it grabs all three cpu lugs but from the picture
it looks like only on one side is this right?

Also the TMD fan had problems of burning up?

http://www.thetechzone.com/display.php?i=214&p=1

Thanks

[mdzcpa]

I'm not real big on those TMD fans myself.

But I have a question before I can suggest anything else. What HSF are you currently running, what temps are you seeing, and what are you trying to acheive?

[Farabomb]

Alpha PAL8045 and slap a slow 80mm on so you won't go deaf. :D

[Snowman]

Right now I have the Vantec FCE-6254OD with a Delta High Output 60mm fan. Temps are 42 idle 48 load, 2 80 mm intake and 2 80mm out
I like to bring load temps down to about 40 with a little less noise

Farabomb the Alpha PAL8045 requires you to remove the motherboard from your case in order to install or remove the 'sink.
Alittle bit a pain in the a$$

Thanks

[Farabomb]

More like a big pain in the A$$

Yea, the first time you install the HS you have to pull the MB but if you do it right (something I never seem to do) and tighten the studs down on the board you can take the HS off without removing the board. 9/10 times when I take mine off the F&%$*$'n studs come loose and I have to take the board out. It's the best bang for the buck I can find as of now.

You want pain in the A$$ try a watercooling setup with the studs and having to deal with the hoses.

It's worth it thou :D

[Snowman]

When I had my water block I put a little krazy glue on the back of the studs it kept them from comming loose.

What kind of temps do ya get?

[mdzcpa]

Fara's suggestion of the Alpha is a good one. If you want to keep your temps low, that HSF is a good way to do it.

You might be able to get away with a lot less trouble though. If I recall the 62540D is a lightweight aluminum heatsink that comes with the delta. I used to have one of these. It was great at the time, but it is old technology and cannot stand up to todays high wattage CPUs and overclocks.

You will find a big gain just by moving to something modest but all copper like the SK6. In fact, I run the SK6 with a simple YSTech 4600rpm on most of my client builds. It cools great at stock speeds and can even handle some good overclock. If you put the 6000rpm delta on the SK6, it really does a fantastic job.

If you want the best in air cooling get the Alpha Fara suggested (or perhaps the Swiftech MCX462+). But if your are not going for the absolute best in air cooling and want to save on time and hassle, try the SK6.

[WackyComputer]

Is this (http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?DEPA=&submit=Go&description=ALPHA+PAL8045T) the HS you are referring to?

If so let me know, I'm looking for one.

Thanks

[Farabomb]

Yup that would be it. Make sure that it will fit on your board and remember it does not come with a fan. If you get a high power 80mm Delta pickup a fan rehostat (zalman makes one).

Your ears will thank you.:)