So I just replaced my trusty Akasa Apache with with new higher RPM version the Akasa Viper.
I thought I would post my results.
My set up is:
Mobo: Asus M4A785TD-V Evo
CPU: Phenom II X6 1090T (@ 3.8 GHz; 2600 cpu nb; vcore 1.375; nb volts 1.25)
Sink: Thermolab Baram
Case: Coolermaster Elite 335
RAM: 8GB OCZ
My set up is the fan blowing through the Baram towards the stock exhaust fan back of the case. There is also a 120mm intake fan at the front and a low RPM 92mm side panel intake fan.
I loaded my CPU using Intel Burn Test v2.50 set to Maximum.
Apache on the Baram: max 55*C
Viper on the Baram: max 53*C
I then swapped out the Coolermaster stock exhaust fan on my case for the Apache. The apache is rated as quieter and with a higher CFM.
Viper on Baram, Apache on Case: max 52*C
From unscientific observation my load volume seems a little higher than it was but nothing much to worry about. My idle volume is the same.
All in all I am pleased. Not a huge drop but enough to make it worth it and for me to start pushing above 4GHz.
I thought I would post my results.
My set up is:
Mobo: Asus M4A785TD-V Evo
CPU: Phenom II X6 1090T (@ 3.8 GHz; 2600 cpu nb; vcore 1.375; nb volts 1.25)
Sink: Thermolab Baram
Case: Coolermaster Elite 335
RAM: 8GB OCZ
My set up is the fan blowing through the Baram towards the stock exhaust fan back of the case. There is also a 120mm intake fan at the front and a low RPM 92mm side panel intake fan.
I loaded my CPU using Intel Burn Test v2.50 set to Maximum.
Apache on the Baram: max 55*C
Viper on the Baram: max 53*C
I then swapped out the Coolermaster stock exhaust fan on my case for the Apache. The apache is rated as quieter and with a higher CFM.
Viper on Baram, Apache on Case: max 52*C
From unscientific observation my load volume seems a little higher than it was but nothing much to worry about. My idle volume is the same.
All in all I am pleased. Not a huge drop but enough to make it worth it and for me to start pushing above 4GHz.
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