AMD stock cooler

DigitalReaper · 1 Jun 2011 at 14:54

I ordered some stock coolers (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-000-OP) which just arrived. Sadly they're not the type pictured, they're the heatpipe version. Is it pot luck which type you get or are there only heatpipe coolers available?

I was really looking for the plain block of aluminium type as I had a different purpose in mind for them. Specifically I need to drill and tap some M3 holes on there for mounting power transistors

Plec · 1 Jun 2011 at 15:26

Try a post in the OcUK Customer Services Forum - link

They should hopefully be able to advise you as to what stock/versions thay have and perhaps ensure you get the model you require posted out.

Reaper 392 · 1 Jun 2011 at 17:51

i was about to barge in here and say that the AMD stock cooler is a POS and way too noisy so you should replace it asap, but i doubt that those transistors will make as much heat as the 955BE, so it should be just fine for what you need

spleenharvester · 1 Jun 2011 at 17:54

Heatpipe version? I'm ordering one. Apparently those are okay

EDIT: Make that 5. Not really sure why, but... why not.

Surveyor · 1 Jun 2011 at 18:11

spleenharvester said:
Heatpipe version? I'm ordering one. Apparently those are okay

EDIT: Make that 5. Not really sure why, but... why not.

You'll probably end up with the none heatpipe version.

You can do a swap with DigitalReaper.

tanner_1988 · 1 Jun 2011 at 18:40

I have a spare AMD cpu cooler with heatpipes if ya interested

Reaper 392 · 1 Jun 2011 at 18:46

tanner_1988 said:
I have a spare AMD cpu cooler with heatpipes if ya interested

thats the one he already has

DigitalReaper · 1 Jun 2011 at 19:00

I forgot about the customer services forum, i'll have to make a thread in there.
edit: From the FAQ:

I am after version XXX of a product can you guarantee me this version?
As we may have mixed batches we would be unable to guarantee which version you would receive unless it is listed on the full product page on the website.

The problem with the heatpipes is they're in the way of the holes I need to drill. Anyone know what's inside them and how nasty it is?

If spleenharvester does end up with the non-heatpipe version I would be quite happy to do a swap, I only have 4 coolers though.

Surveyor · 2 Jun 2011 at 01:19

DigitalReaper said:
Anyone know what's inside them and how nasty it is?

It's usually just water for CPU coolers.

Heat pipe

spleenharvester · 3 Jun 2011 at 14:08

Got mine today, turns out I'd only ordered 3 :confused:

Ah well, must be luck of the draw, 'cause two of them were the heatpipe coolers and one the pathetic little aluminium thing

Tell ya what though, these aren't bad for £0.98 at all, keeping my CPU @ 45*c max under linpack compared to my TX3's 40*c. Bet if I could mod a better fan to it it would actually perform better (The heatsinks are similar sized, only differences being shape and the TX3 has one more heatpipe.

Is idling at 31*c right now.

Also, hurricane.