big typhoon ok for cpu /w removed ihs?

Perfect_Chaos · 6 Mar 2006 at 17:23

is this the best heatsink/fan combo that will keep temps as low as say an xp 120 and a dual core cpu with ihs removed ? and will there be no mounting issues as it is? i dont want to be modding anything. just want to take ihs off and add heatsink to enjoy low temps & noise. thanks

JonnyGLC · 6 Mar 2006 at 17:26

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17499041&highlight=big+typhoon+ihs

Search = win.

Perfect_Chaos · 6 Mar 2006 at 17:34

ive seen that but dont know which one to get for best cooling and no issues with my board. scythe ninja?

JonnyGLC · 6 Mar 2006 at 17:45

Perfect_Chaos said:
ive seen that but dont know which one to get for best cooling and no issues with my board. scythe ninja?

Uhm, again from that thread:

"without issue BEST AIR COOLER I'VE TESTED"

Perfect_Chaos · 6 Mar 2006 at 17:57

any fan then i presume?

Perfect_Chaos · 6 Mar 2006 at 18:04

eh wait it says mount may need modification, what mount

Jokester · 6 Mar 2006 at 18:33

Perfect_Chaos said:
eh wait it says mount may need modification, what mount

The Scythe uses a socket retention mount and then clips onto that. This is set up with an IHS in mind, so if you use it on one without, it doesn't apply good pressure to the core. I guess you good bend the clips so that they apply more force but I haven't attempted this yet.

Jokester

Perfect_Chaos · 6 Mar 2006 at 18:57

think il just go with the bt, pie says it fits well. should bring low noise and temps with ihs off ?

Perfect_Chaos · 6 Mar 2006 at 20:33

wait i change my mind again. can anyone confirm whether the scythe ninja will work ok mounted on a cpu without ihs

PieEater · 7 Mar 2006 at 11:45

There should be no problem with the Typhoon as long as you can remove the existing cooler retention mechanism so you're left with just the socket. The cooler core does not hit the raised side of the socket which is the main problem running without the IHS. It's a very good cooler, my Opti (2.8Ghz 1.475v) is 27c idle (web browsing) and I've never seen it hit over 40c under load.

Perfect_Chaos · 7 Mar 2006 at 18:21

is that dual core?

PieEater · 7 Mar 2006 at 19:18

Perfect_Chaos said:
is that dual core?

Nope.

Jamie1984 · 7 Mar 2006 at 19:41

Jokester said:
The Scythe uses a socket retention mount and then clips onto that. This is set up with an IHS in mind, so if you use it on one without, it doesn't apply good pressure to the core. I guess you good bend the clips so that they apply more force but I haven't attempted this yet.

Jokester

force, bend... not two words i usually associate with pc building lol anyne actually done this?

Perfect_Chaos · 8 Mar 2006 at 08:39

while i did attempt to remove the ihs on my dual opty i think i scratched the pcb.. did i hurt the chip?

Jokester · 8 Mar 2006 at 17:57

Perfect_Chaos said:
while i did attempt to remove the ihs on my dual opty i think i scratched the pcb.. did i hurt the chip?

Unless there's a huge gouge out of it, it'll only be cosmetic.

Jokester