new cooling fan installed

[Sniper_13]

just got one of the Zelman CNPS7000B-AlCu fans for my cpu. wondering if this was a good choice and if i can now overlcock my PC

specs

AMD64 3200
680 ram
160 gigs
X700 pro

[gsxr310]

Re: new cooling fan installed

How much lower did your temps go compared to your last HS? Also, what thermal grease did you put, AS5? You didn't want the 7700(all copper)? It's a pretty good HS, but for OC'ing, I would've gotten a XP-90c. Also consider you circulation in your case. Does it provide good airflow?

[JimmyNoobtron]

Re: new cooling fan installed

I got that one and it reduced my temps by about 3-4 degrees celsius. Plus I have to keep my intake air filter cleaned out. That will start the temps rising as well. I used the artic silver paste, whatever version they had at Fryes.

[Sniper_13]

Re: new cooling fan installed

well now its about a steady 31 C used to be up to 40 C before. so i would say this helps much. and i have the side of the case opened cause of custom stuff i did ill take a pic and show u how it looks like

[DrunkenPirate]

Re: new cooling fan installed

Zalman are great fans, I have a CNPS 7000A-Cu all cooper on my XP3000 and it's awesome.

[lcplsickoll]

Re: new cooling fan installed

Zalman is a quality manufacturer and a 9deg drop in temp is substantial. Sounds like you made the right choice.

[NoSoup4You]

Re: new cooling fan installed

I have an ArticCooling Freezer7 on my P4 and was disappointed with it. It dropped my temps, but not enough to justify spending almost $60 on it.