New CPU heatsink for 2180/2200

[melbourne720]

And if the fan on your ACF7Pro was at full rpms (which from those temps I am guessing it was) I am having difficulty believing it wasn't noisy?, maybe they updated the fan since I used one?

I believe they have updated the fan recently (well, last 6 months or so).

I have one sitting on a e2180 and it is very quiet and cool (will follow up with clocking screnies).

 

[randal]

Running an ACF7Pro too on an E6600, spins up 100% and loud at 3.6ghz with temps at 63 fully loaded for 8hrs Orthos. That's with 1.5v. Idling it sits between 35-37.

At 3.2ghz, fully loaded (1.38v) at 48 degrees it's inaudible over the rest of the PC. Idles at 31-33. I'd recommend it up to say 3.4 (1.45~v), anything over that you have to spin the fan up 100% at full load to keep temps reasonable.

 

[Superjeep4x4]

Glad to see the AC7 is a solid fan. I just purchased a 2180 and got one of those fans on the cheap and a tube of as. 3.2 is probably where its gonna stay so thats good news

 

[Big.Wayne]

I believe they have updated the fan recently (well, last 6 months or so).

They updated the fan connection from 3-pin to 4-pin PWM controlled but I am not aware of any actual changes to the fan?

 

[Big.Wayne]

Running an ACF7Pro too on an E6600, spins up 100% and loud at 3.6ghz with temps at 63 fully loaded for 8hrs Orthos. That's with 1.5v. Idling it sits between 35-37

Is that Prime Small FFTs? Screenshot please.

At 3.2ghz, fully loaded (1.38v) at 48 degrees it's inaudible over the rest of the PC. Idles at 31-33. I'd recommend it up to say 3.4 (1.45~v), anything over that you have to spin the fan up 100% at full load to keep temps reasonable.

Something is up here, prosser13 is posting temps of 63°C at 2400MHz and you have a higher overclock and are posting temps 15°C lower at 3200MHz and the same temps at 3600MHz.

Download TAT and load up both cores please.

 

[randal]

Yep, that's with Small FFTs. That was run last night too, have got a screenie of it on the desktop. I can assure you it's 63, on both cores after 8 hours.

I've left it Orthosing while at work at 3.2 at 1.38v, and after 30 mins this morning it was at 48 degrees. While I like the idea of 3.6ghz, the fan will drive me to insanity at full chat when fully loaded.

I prefer Coretemp, as TAT is really meant for mobile CPUs so the readings are normally 2-3 degrees out on the C2Ds. However, I don't mind trying it for you.

I will be able to post screenies tonight when I get home tonight, at work at the moment sadly.

 

[Big.Wayne]

While I like the idea of 3.6ghz, the fan will drive me to insanity at full chat when fully loaded

Ok so thats someone confirming what I have already said, the 92mm fan lets off quite a noise when it is at full whack!

I've left it Orthosing while at work at 3.2 at 1.38v, and after 30 mins this morning it was at 48 degrees

Well I don't know quite what to make of that?

*Lapped* Thermalright Ultra 120 (Washer Mod) - Arctic Silver 5 - *Lapped* E6300 1.325vCore/BIOS - 1.272v Actual
Full Prime Small FFTs Load - Sharkoon SE1000 120mm - Closed but well ventilated case

Your running a higher overclock, your using more vCore and your temps are within 2°C of mine. Something is not as it seems here? I do go to great lengths to collect accurate data and my findings were the Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro is a complete humdinger. This is the only reason I do not recommend this cooler even though I like bang for buck I believe the ACF7Pro is a false economy, 'buy cheap, buy dear' the saying goes . . .

Another saying that springs to mind is 'You can lead a horse to water but your can't make it drink!'

If you want a good cooler avoid the Arctic Freezer 7 Pro, spend a few more quid and get yourself something better.

 

[Arakarth]

Wayne, cheers for those pics of the thermaltakes, took your advice and changed from the AF7Pro to the thermaltaright ultra 120a

 

[randal]

Ok so thats someone confirming what I have already said, the 92mm fan lets off quite a noise when it is at full whack!

Well I don't know quite what to make of that?

Oh yeah, it's not quiet by any stretch of the imagination. However with normal PC use (forum browsing, IM, web etc..) it's not really noticable. In fact it's not that much louder than idle. The PWM only ramps it up to 100% when above 60 degrees on my setup. For that reason, I'll probably back the multi down a notch to 8 so it's at 3.2ghz @ 1.3750v and under the PWM/sanity threshold. 3.6ghz is nice, but I sure can't notice a lot of difference in apps/gaming. Not enough to justify the volume increase anyway.

Your running a higher overclock, your using more vCore and your temps are within 2°C of mine. Something is not as it seems here? I do go to great lengths to collect accurate data and my findings were the Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro is a complete humdinger. This is the only reason I do not recommend this cooler even though I like bang for buck I believe the ACF7Pro is a false economy, 'buy cheap, buy dear' the saying goes . . .

Other factors to consider would be the ambient room temp, case, fans etc.. I'm running an Antec Spot fan over the NB which may be affecting temps on the CPU too (how much though I wouldn't like to wager). The other thing that might have an affect is the 80mm case exhaust fan in the ATC-201 mounted directly (about 2 inches away) from the back of the cooler.

I'll post the temps up tonight on that screenie when I get home and you can see for yourself that the 3.6ghz load temps were at 63 degrees after 8 hours on Orthos. I'll also hopefully have a screenie from the 3.2 setup provided it Orthos'd successfully.

If you want a good cooler avoid the Arctic Freezer 7 Pro, spend a few more quid and get yourself something better.

I think that's a bit harsh to be honest with you. A sub £15 cooler than can keep an E6600 at 63 degrees with a 1.2ghz overclock seems to be worthy of more praise in my mind. Given that I couldn't fit a Tuniq or an Ultra 120 in my case, I'm all the more pleased that my limited choice turned out to be a good one.

 

[Random Guy]

I am using the Thermalright Ultima 90 with my E6600. On my 3 Ghz overclock, I idle at about 23 - 24 Degrees. I love this thing, and as it is the baby brother of the Ultra 120 Extreme, you are assured of good performance from it.

 

[smsmasters]

My Arctic Freezer 7 Pro keeps my e6600 @ 3.6ghz (400x9) 1.432V at 24C idle, 58C load in my Antec 900 case and these are core temps. It's decent in my opinion.

Pictures taken with my Canon 400D

 

[prosser13]

With all these pictures of AC7 Pro temperatures, I'll start up a AC7 Pro thread and let's see if we can change Big.Wayne's mind

 

[Big.Wayne]

let's see if we can change Big.Wayne's mind

Hey I am just one voice amongst the crowd but at the end of the day I just want the best for you guys, I am just trying to get you the most satisfaction, I certainly don't want to undermine you or make you feel you made a bad purchase.

Now this debate would have been a lot better 9 months ago when the Ultra-120 cost around £37 but now its selling at £25 its makes it even more compelling.

The clincher is, fitting the Ultra-120 does not involve the very average INTEL push pin system, you just have four screws to tighten and your good to do.

Theres less than £10 in it now, let me just summarise my points again

Reasons to choose Ultra-120 over Freezer 7 Pro

• Superior Cooling
• Quad Core Ready
• Easy Attachment & re-attachment
• Choice of 120mm Fans
• Quiet even under load (depending on fan)
• Multi Platform compatible

 

[Countcussy]

I also think the Noctua HF12 is worth a mention here. Does exactly what it says on the tin. Cools well, quietly.

Not cheap, but very good quality.

 

[randal]

All very valid points, especially the stupid 4 pin system which is all well and good until one of the pins gets flayed and won't go in properly Had to take the board out to sort that, but then again you have to do that to fit the Ultra as well don't you?

As I said above, the deciding factor for me on the HSF was size. The ATC range of cases was quite narrow by modern standards so there was no way I was getting anything as high as the 120 or the Tuniq in there comfortably. Sure as hell not replacing it either, it's an awesome looking case that cost several limbs 5 years ago!

This is with the Freezer:

They both have their merits, and the Ultra 120 excels in performance provided you have the space but the fact still remains that the AF7 is by no means a bad cooler and with it's cost makes it a very viable option to someone space limited or on a tight budget.

 

[Big.Wayne]

Had to take the board out to sort that, but then again you have to do that to fit the Ultra as well don't you?.

Yes you do but thats one time only to fit the back bracket. Once the motherboard is back in the case to can install and un-install the TRU to your hearts content (obviously something that is nice for someone who swaps out CPU's).

 

[prosser13]

You can do that with the AC7 Pro too but you don't have to take the board out the first time

 

[Big.Wayne]

you don't have to take the board out the first time

hehe yes you do, just to check all the pins have gone through because you suspect they haven't because the flippen thing is running to hot!

All for the sake of £10 oh dear!

 

[prosser13]

*points to temperatures*

What's with these claims of loud noise and poor temperatures?!

 

[randal]

Alrighty, here's the 3.6ghz @ 63 degrees after 8 hours of Orthos goodness. That's at 1.5150v.

Here's the 3.2ghz @ 53 degrees, not 48 as previously mentioned. Apologies for that, must have ramped up after I left for work this morning! That's at 1.3750v, hopefully will be able to drop that shortly giving some lower temps again. Worth mentioning that while at full load at these settings the volume is blissfully quiet.

Cheers


edit - just realised that Orthos still says the CPU is at 3.6, think it has problems detecting the lower multi. All good on CPU-Z and Coretemp though.