Bruceleeon Posted January 14, 2003 Report Share Posted January 14, 2003 Date: Saturday, January 11, 2003 Author: Jsgoflman Provided By: Sidewinder Computers Page: 1 of 2 Along about the middle of last year Thermalright introduced the SLK-800 heatsink for socket 370/462 motherboards. The result was a resounding success. The SLK-800 found itself perched atop the food chain for aftermarket cooling on those steaming Athlons. Praises were heaped upon it like roses on Miss America. So, it's been well over six months since it was introduced, why subject us to another review? Well, for two reasons actually. One, some folks have just discovered Motherboard Monitor and realized they could fry two eggs and a slab of bacon on their CPU. Two, just like when shopping for a vehicle, you need to read the reports of how well they hold up after initial manufacture. Besides, with the passage of time, the price of this unit has come down to a very affordable level for the novice. Read More... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rbreb13 Posted January 14, 2003 Report Share Posted January 14, 2003 As always a nice review JS! I was a little surprised at the results, didn't think it would do that much better than your Swifty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruceleeon Posted January 17, 2003 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2003 I don't like the design of the heatsink with regards to its foot. I have cracked a core in my day and the bottom of that HS makes me cringe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsgolfman Posted January 17, 2003 Report Share Posted January 17, 2003 You do have to be careful with installation, but the included pads are the same height as the originals from AMD. The big thing is to make sure you have the base centered on the die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruceleeon Posted January 17, 2003 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2003 how does this heatsink fair with a shim installed? Do the pads have any effect on this? if you do use the pads with a shim do they allow for the proper pressure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsgolfman Posted January 18, 2003 Report Share Posted January 18, 2003 I've never used a shim. With the amount of pressure that is required to engage the clips on the lugs, I would offer that there is sufficient contact between the core and the base to ensure effective cooling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggie Fizzle Posted June 29, 2003 Report Share Posted June 29, 2003 I just got an SLK-800U... similar to what was reviewed here, but bolts through the mobo... But man, if I'm too lazy to take everything apart and mount that sucker... Anyone wanna come over and do it for me? I'll give you a beer... or a soda... whatever... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Ram Posted June 30, 2003 Report Share Posted June 30, 2003 yeah ok you are right...thats lazy! j/j! It is like a car..more fun when ya do it yourself.(there ya go bruce I kept it clean!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggie Fizzle Posted June 30, 2003 Report Share Posted June 30, 2003 I guess I have another excuse on the install... I needed a good fan for it, as most of mine here are weak case fans, or they have no RPM sensing lead... Just ordered a Thermaltake Smart Fan II to go on it, so maybe I'll install next week when it gets here!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsgolfman Posted June 30, 2003 Report Share Posted June 30, 2003 Keep us posted and let us know how it cools. I really like mine, the Tornado keeps it frosty, if you can stand the noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggie Fizzle Posted June 30, 2003 Report Share Posted June 30, 2003 Keep us posted and let us know how it cools. I really like mine, the Tornado keeps it frosty, if you can stand the noise. People suggested that fan for me... but I can't stand the noise!! I wanted built in speed control, and had a Smart Fan II before (its up at my Dad's house now... )... Anyway, it should stay nice and cool... I have good temps now with a mediocre cooler... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruceleeon Posted August 3, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2003 are you using your rheobus for this fan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggie Fizzle Posted August 3, 2003 Report Share Posted August 3, 2003 Nope... The rheobus is only for case fans in my setups. I have kids visit on occasion and they all think its cool to turn the shiny blue knobs... I can handle the case fans being altered, but I'd rather not have the cpu fan "accidentally" turned too low. The cpu fan is the Smart Fan II now, and I have the speed sensor hanging out the back of my case. Although I haven't touched it in weeks, it goes from 1700-4800 RPM, and 3000 works well to keep it cool and quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruceleeon Posted August 3, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2003 I never liked the auto adjusting fans... i usually cut the sensor off, if i get them. If you wished.. you could simple mount a switch INSIDE the case or in the rear that will change it from low to high voltage.. this way, you can have the benifits of extra cooling when you need it. I like having control over my cooling. Besides, shouldn't you have the sensor inside your case? After all case temps are usually higher then room temps. You might be missing out on some valuable cooling. If quiet is the answer.. have you looked into alternative cooling? or using larger fans instead of 80mm fans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggie Fizzle Posted August 3, 2003 Report Share Posted August 3, 2003 Although it can work in auto mode, it also has a manual mode, with a dial at the end of a wired lead. that's what I'm using. So, basically its got its own rheostat built in. I can manually set the speed, which is what I have done, and 3000 RPM is the sweet spot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruceleeon Posted August 3, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2003 Sweet fizzle.. Isn't it a bit on the loud side? also.. you are only 26 posts away from being eligible to win the computer system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggie Fizzle Posted August 3, 2003 Report Share Posted August 3, 2003 No way... At 3000 RPM it is quieter than my case fans, and still keeps my XP2200+ at under 100F while folding, with a room temp in the 70s, case temp in the 80s... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBowy Posted August 23, 2003 Report Share Posted August 23, 2003 Do you think the A works just as well too? I was thinking about getting the DFI Lan Party but it doesn't have the holes for a 800-U. I just don't know how well those clips would hold if I was bringing the computer around places. I could always purchase a nForce 2 Abit board.... What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rbreb13 Posted August 23, 2003 Report Share Posted August 23, 2003 The SLK's are heavy, personally I don't think I'd like to trust the clips for a LAN box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBowy Posted August 23, 2003 Report Share Posted August 23, 2003 Doh! Good point, maybe something like an AX-7 would be a better option. Something a little smaller but still something with good cooling properties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsgolfman Posted August 23, 2003 Report Share Posted August 23, 2003 The AX-7, SK-7 and Vantec Aeroflow are all about the same price. The lightest of the group os the AX-7, but from what I have read the Vantec might be a better cooler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggie Fizzle Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 JimBowy? I know you... I would agree Rbreb13 on this one... Safety first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBowy Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 JimBowy? I know you... I would agree Rbreb13 on this one... Safety first! Heh, where do you know me from Doggie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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