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  1. 03-28-2003, 08:44 PM #1
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    thermaltake volcano series

    can i ask which of these is the best performing for my Athlon XP (159x11) 1.75GHz 1.65v. Its running a coolermaster DP5 series cooler now. im getting a max of 51'C wif ambient of 28-29'C. will the volcano 7+, 9, or 11 do best?
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  2. 03-29-2003, 01:16 AM #2
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    The Volcano 7+ is the best one of the lineup. I would not recommend getting it. It is poorly made, and extremely noisy. When the fan is turned down, the performance drops sharply.

    I would recommend getting a Vantec Aeroflow, or a Thermalright product such as the sk-7 or slk-800 combined with a decent 80mm fan.
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  3. 04-03-2003, 09:23 PM #3
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    .... gib's right, my volcano 7+ is very loud(in fact im shouting now) LOL, but, my 3.06 is runnin at 30-33c so i guess ( for me)its worth the inconveinence.

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  4. 04-04-2003, 12:07 AM #4
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    These are the shizit for P4 cooling now. They are almost as good as an Alpha! Really quiet, too.

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  5. 04-04-2003, 01:04 AM #5
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    any links, on that, im game for a quieter box.
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  6. 04-04-2003, 07:52 PM #6
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  7. 04-04-2003, 08:00 PM #7
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    (cool link) get it (cool) thanks, ill have to get one. ive got a dragon orb layin around. whats the reviews on them.

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  8. 04-04-2003, 11:51 PM #8
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    Giblet is no dummy, but my 7+ keeps my 2100+ @2250 under 45C at the LOWEST setting. I also don't know what he means about it being poorly made. It is a well finished copper block with 4 screws holding the fan to the block, and a 3 lug clip. But, as they say, results vary.
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  9. 04-05-2003, 01:12 PM #9
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    i agree paul, i kinda like the way it looks, and the hold down clips are the easiest ones ive ever used. i like the fact that the whole unit from top to bottom is copper too.


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  10. 04-05-2003, 03:32 PM #10
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    tap the core 3 times with a magic wand and then don't put any cooler on... Enchanting the cpu works a treat
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  11. 04-05-2003, 03:41 PM #11
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  12. 04-06-2003, 03:40 AM #12
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    Dragon Orbs are horrible coolers. They make pretty good Rottwieler chewtoys though.
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  13. 04-06-2003, 05:52 AM #13
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    The volcano was good for its time but it has now passed. IT is too loud for my likeing on the highest fan setting, but it produces reasnoble temps.
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