quietest CPU cooler that doesn't clog w/ dust?
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quietest CPU cooler that doesn't clog w/ dust?
Anyone know what the best AM3 cooler is that won't clog w/ dust after 6 months and run 20C higher in temp?
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Right, the heatsink that is immune to dust clogging has not been invented yet.
Having said that, a big tower heatsink that has the fan blowing through the fins that is open all the way through is not going to collect as much dust, and it may well have the "headroom" to avoid a large temperature rise?
Having said that, a big tower heatsink that has the fan blowing through the fins that is open all the way through is not going to collect as much dust, and it may well have the "headroom" to avoid a large temperature rise?
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Well, if dirty, dusty air is going to be passed through the cooler, then the less air the better.
The fan should be under auto control so its speed is determined by the CPU temp, and the set point for the temp should be fairly high. People like to keep their CPU as cool as possible, but what is actually important is to not let it go above the CPU's mfg's limit. If the CPU is kept to it's maker's nominal Vcc and not allowed to go above its temp range it will last far longer than anyone would want to use it.
With lower fan speeds it takes longer for the HS to clog up and there is reserve fan speed as dust accumulates.
I've taken apart some old PCs that have been run for many years and accumulated tons of crap inside and still run fine.
The fan should be under auto control so its speed is determined by the CPU temp, and the set point for the temp should be fairly high. People like to keep their CPU as cool as possible, but what is actually important is to not let it go above the CPU's mfg's limit. If the CPU is kept to it's maker's nominal Vcc and not allowed to go above its temp range it will last far longer than anyone would want to use it.
With lower fan speeds it takes longer for the HS to clog up and there is reserve fan speed as dust accumulates.
I've taken apart some old PCs that have been run for many years and accumulated tons of crap inside and still run fine.
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You probably have a overpressure situation in your case.sjoukew wrote:An case with dust filters do really help. Since I have an antec p180 I only have to clean the air-filters, the cpu- and vga coolers are still clean enough after 2 year
I got an underpressure with my P180 mini (200mm moves hella lot more air than the 120's. My cooler catches some dust but comparing to my old situation this pc catches a lot less dust. Thanks to the dust filters.
Its a very good material for filter. So go for it.tay wrote:Tough crowd at SPCR sheesh.... Although Air filter suggestions reminds me, could we use speaker grill covering cloth as a filter? Would make good filter for the BIG dust particles.
Regarding our "toughness" well, I believe that everybody above age of 7 should know that dust will not remove itself magically...
Hmm...what to do with those sexy black stocking that have runs in them. Use a cut up nylon (sheer) stocking or a J-cloth over your air intakes so the machine has a clean supply of air. All of the components are going to be better off if they don't have an insulating blanket of dust on them. Check the improvised filter once a month and vacuum or wash it off as necessary.
I'm not sure if this was mentioned but intake filters are useless if the case is under a negative pressure.
I'm not sure if this was mentioned but intake filters are useless if the case is under a negative pressure.
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Yes lets look at fin spacing a second. The list below is sorted by fin spacing and shows the overall SPCR rating for the heatsink.mkk wrote:Try a Mugen 2, its relatively wide fin spacing will also help. Some improvised dust filter like a piece of thin open fabric strapped over or taped onto the fan can make a good difference.
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Heatsink name fin spacing rating
Scythe Ninja 2 3.68 mm 7.5
Thermalright HR-01 Plus 3.15 mm 9
Noctua NH-U12P 2.63 mm 9
Noctua NH-D14 2.33 mm 9.5
Prolimatech Armageddon 2.08 mm 9
Prolimatech Megahalems 2.00 mm 9.5
Zalman CNPS10X Quiet 2.00 mm 9
Xigmatek HDT-S1283 1.96 mm 9
Scythe Mugen-2 1.89 mm 9
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Heatsink name fin spacing rating
Noctua NH-D14 2.33 mm 9.5
Prolimatech Megahalems 2.00 mm 9.5
Thermalright HR-01 Plus 3.15 mm 9
Noctua NH-U12P 2.63 mm 9
Prolimatech Armageddon 2.08 mm 9
Zalman CNPS10X Quiet 2.00 mm 9
Xigmatek HDT-S1283 1.96 mm 9
Scythe Mugen-2 1.89 mm 9