AMD retail HSF differences?

[pkypkypky]

Is the 1900+/266 retail HSF the same as the 2700+/333 HSF?

I was wondering because I want to know if it would be safe to use a 1900 one on a 2700 one.

Thanks for any help

 

[apac]

Probably wouldn't make a difference if you're not planning to overclock.

 

[MDE]

It should be fine, but if you see the CPU temperatures creeping into the mid 60s (C) or 70s look into a better heatsink, because at that point the heat may start causing instability.

 

[Wigwam]

Originally posted by: pkypkypky
Is the 1900+/266 retail HSF the same as the 2700+/333 HSF?

I was wondering because I want to know if it would be safe to use a 1900 one on a 2700 one.

Thanks for any help

it might work, but i think they are different; i have a retail 2100+ and a friend just bought a 2500+ and his heatsink is huge compared to mine; his retail hsf keeps the temps 40C idle and 46C load whereas at stock i was still at 46-48 idle, 55c load

 

[rstarr]

There is a major size difference between those HSF's. I'd be careful.

 

[MDE]

Originally posted by: rstarr
There is a major size difference between those HSF's. I'd be careful.

Don't forget that the older fans were louder, and probably higher CFM. Those older chips were pretty hot, so it probably won't be that big of a risk. Just watch the temps and if they get out of hand look for a new heatsink.

 

[pkypkypky]

anyone got dimensions of their barton retail heatsink? the hs i have is around 6.1 x 6.3 x 3.1cm

or can you recommend a replacement for a non-oc'er that won't break the bank. i want something reliable and fairly quiet if possible. i know i don't need those $50 hardcore solutions

can't seem to find any review sites for hsf

 

[Wigwam]

speeze/spire/fanner falconrock II
a very efficient heatsink with a near-silent fan and very cheap

 

[NokiaDude]

ThermalTake Silent Boost is a DAMM good replacement for any Socket A CPU at $30. I'm running 30C ATM with an AMD Barton 2500+.

 

[Hyperfocal]

Barton retail HSF

3 1/16 " ish by 2 3/8" ish by 1 3/4 " ish tall not counting the fan shroud.

It has a copper plug in the center.

It is an AVC 112c86fbl01 HSF.

 

[pkypkypky]

that's BIG compared to mine. i think I'm going to try the falconrock most likely. good reviews and cheap @ newegg.

thanks for the info everyone

 

[Wigwam]

Originally posted by: NokiaDude
ThermalTake Silent Boost is a DAMM good replacement for any Socket A CPU at $30. I'm running 30C ATM with an AMD Barton 2500+.

how loud or quiet is the fan on this thing?
i wanna overclock abit more in summer so was either gonna change the whole hsf maybe for this, or just the fan on my FR2....have gotten used to having a quietish machine

 

[hytek369]

i had about 3 bartons, and each had a different heatsink. the later the chip is, the better the heatsink in general

 

[WobbleWobble]

Older Bartons had a copper base heatsink. The newer ones don't.

 

[batmanuel]

My 2500+ came with a MUCH larger HSF than my old 2000+, so I'd expect you'd need a better HSF for the newer processor. There are a lot of good choices out there. I'm doing pretty good with an Aero 7 Lite I picked up at Fry's for free after rebate. Not the very best HSF as far as colling goes, but it does a decent job and it looks pretty cool to boot, something different than your typical HSF.