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Question on a CPU Cooler

Asked by: elfLegolas

I have a question about CPU Cooling fans. I'm building a machine with the following specs:

- MSI 865PE Neo 2 Motherboard
- Intel P4 2.8GHz w/ 800 FSB
- PC2700 512 MB RAM
- Coolermaster Aero 4 Lite CPU Cooler Fan

Now, my question is this - Intel's processor naturally comes with its own fan. From the description of this unusual looking fan looked like it cools quite efficiently. It even has a knob outside the chassis that allows you to control the rpm of the fan between 1900 and 3500.

Does anyone have any experience with this fan? Is it safe enough to replace the default fan? My concern is to make sure that the rpm is correct and is not causing overheating. Its like the dilemma that extra choices bring. I'd really appreciate some expert input on this.

Thanks in advance.

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2004-05-03 at 15:55:59ID20976622
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Answers

 

by: CrazyOnePosted on 2004-05-03 at 15:57:21ID: 10982262

Use one of these utilities for windows to monitor the heat index to see if they need any tweaking at all


Ssystem information tool
AIDA32
http://www.aida32.hu/aida32.php
As of March 24, 2004 we have decided to discontinue the development project that we all know as AIDA32. Development of AIDA32 has been started years ago, and the project went first public in April 2001. AIDA32 has become the de facto standard for both home and corporate system diagnosis and network audit, winning several awards including "Freeware Product of the Year" by Support Alert newsletter in December 2002.

You still download it from here
http://www.aida32.hu/download/aida32ee_393.zip

The following is what the author of AIDA32 recommends
Freeware system diagnostics, hardware monitoring, benchmarks

Lavalys EVEREST Home Edition: http://www.lavalys.com/index.php?page=product&view=1
Motherboard Monitor by Alex van Kaam: http://mbm.livewiredev.com
Panopsys CPU-Z: http://www.cpuid.com
ScienceMark 2: http://www.sciencemark.org

Commercial system diagnostics, network audit, benchmarks

Futuremark PCMark04: http://www.futuremark.com
HWiNFO & HWiNFO32 Hardware Analysis: http://www.hwinfo.com
Lavalys EVEREST Professional: http://www.lavalys.com
SiSoftware Sandra 2004: http://www.sisoftware.net
==================

Belarc Advisor
http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

 

by: CrazyOnePosted on 2004-05-03 at 16:02:45ID: 10982282

I have a 3.0 Proceessor with the just the fan a case fan and the power supply fan an my CPU heat stays below 50C all the time.

 

by: CallandorPosted on 2004-05-03 at 19:47:38ID: 10983186

I have a retail P4 2.8c that I overclock to 3.15, and the stock fan that comes with it has no problems keeping the temperature under control.

 

by: elfLegolasPosted on 2004-05-04 at 06:18:26ID: 10986269

Since I posted the question I tried googling on any legitimate reviews on this particular cpu fan (Aero 4 Lite). This is one of the reviews I found detailed enough - http://reviews.pimprig.com/cooling/aero_4_lite_heatsink.php. If you look at the temperature comparison, its evident that this fan is outperforming the stock fan especially under load.

At the same time, its important to note that Callandor's CPU, even with the overclocking, is able to maintain a respectable 50C. However my question still stands - has anyone used a non-stock CPU fan and found a positive or negative effect either way? Specifically, I'm looking for users of Aero 4 Lite.

Thanks for some great info.

 

by: elfLegolasPosted on 2004-10-12 at 06:11:44ID: 12286536

I really did not get a response from a user of Aero 4 Lite that I was looking for. You can close this thread.

Thanks

 

by: CallandorPosted on 2004-10-12 at 16:14:21ID: 12293050

I am now using a Zalman CNPS 7000 heatsink, and it is quiet and efficient: I lowered my max cpu temperature about 7F.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=35-118-108&depa=0
motherboard compatability list
http://www.zalman.co.kr/product/cooler/7000(AB)_462MBlist_eng.htm

 

by: elfLegolasPosted on 2004-10-13 at 06:00:46ID: 12297555

I have been using Aero4 Lite and my CPU temp has never touched 60, even during games. Now, I wanted this information specific to Aero4 when I was ordering parts for the gaming machine I was building but now if someone else needs information, I have been using this since my first post on this topic, and it has performed better than a stock fan without a doubt.

 

by: CallandorPosted on 2004-10-13 at 18:20:30ID: 12304476

In that case, I suggest a PAQ and refund of points.

 

by: moduloPosted on 2004-11-04 at 02:16:36ID: 12491768

PAQed, with points refunded (500)

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