Comparing fans

PJYelton · 11-18-2004, 03:17 AM

Sorry for asking such a newb question but I'm a little new to this.

Which would be generally be considered better at cooling a Sempron 2800+ when comparing two generic no-name brand cpu fans/heat sinks:

Combo #1: Fan Diameter 2.5 inches, 12 V, .1 A. Heat sink: Silver color with copper disk at bottom where it comes into contact with the CPU, 2.5" width, 3" length, 1.75" tall.

Combo #2: Fan Diameter 3 inches, 12 V, .14 A. Heat sink: Mirrored copper, 2.5" width, 2.75" length, 1" tall.

The reason I am asking is because I know obviously the stronger fan is better, and I'm pretty sure the mirrored copper material is better (although I could be wrong here!), but the fact that the heat sink in combo 1 is so much larger is confusing the issue.

I know that obviously the brand and quality come into play, so I'm just looking for a "Type A is usually better than Type B" answer.

ohGrFreak · 11-18-2004, 11:00 AM

stronger as in more power? i would look at stronger as in which fan pushes more air faster, which is not always the more powerful (electrically).

you could find a seperate heatsink with mirrored copper and then a seperate good fan to put on top of that heatsink to make sure you are getting exactly what you want.

PJYelton · 11-18-2004, 01:47 PM

Ok, but what I am really confused about is whether or not the smaller mirrored copper heatsink is usually better than the much larger aluminum heatsink with a copper inlay.

ohGrFreak · 11-18-2004, 02:36 PM

well, that's why you start looking for a bigger (say the size of the aluminum one) copper heatsink, that way, you know it's going to be better. then match that heatsink with a nice cpu fan and bam, you got a nice heatsink/fan combo that's just what you wanted and keeps your system nice n cool.

what socket is a sempron 2800? i'll try looking and see what i come up with, what's your price range? if you plan to spend enough, i would suggest a thermaltake or a coolermaster heatsink/fan combo. you can get a rocking combo for between 15-30 bucks.

Codeine · 11-20-2004, 10:55 PM

Just look at reviews.

11-18-2004, 03:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
PJYelton Junior Techie Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 55	Comparing fans Sorry for asking such a newb question but I'm a little new to this. Which would be generally be considered better at cooling a Sempron 2800+ when comparing two generic no-name brand cpu fans/heat sinks: Combo #1: Fan Diameter 2.5 inches, 12 V, .1 A. Heat sink: Silver color with copper disk at bottom where it comes into contact with the CPU, 2.5" width, 3" length, 1.75" tall. Combo #2: Fan Diameter 3 inches, 12 V, .14 A. Heat sink: Mirrored copper, 2.5" width, 2.75" length, 1" tall. The reason I am asking is because I know obviously the stronger fan is better, and I'm pretty sure the mirrored copper material is better (although I could be wrong here!), but the fact that the heat sink in combo 1 is so much larger is confusing the issue. I know that obviously the brand and quality come into play, so I'm just looking for a "Type A is usually better than Type B" answer.

11-18-2004, 11:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
ohGrFreak ID.10T Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Midwest in tha houzze Posts: 1,639	stronger as in more power? i would look at stronger as in which fan pushes more air faster, which is not always the more powerful (electrically). you could find a seperate heatsink with mirrored copper and then a seperate good fan to put on top of that heatsink to make sure you are getting exactly what you want. __________________

11-18-2004, 02:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
ohGrFreak ID.10T Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Midwest in tha houzze Posts: 1,639	well, that's why you start looking for a bigger (say the size of the aluminum one) copper heatsink, that way, you know it's going to be better. then match that heatsink with a nice cpu fan and bam, you got a nice heatsink/fan combo that's just what you wanted and keeps your system nice n cool. what socket is a sempron 2800? i'll try looking and see what i come up with, what's your price range? if you plan to spend enough, i would suggest a thermaltake or a coolermaster heatsink/fan combo. you can get a rocking combo for between 15-30 bucks. __________________

11-20-2004, 10:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
Codeine Master Techie Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,091	Just look at reviews. __________________ Finished With tech forums.

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11-18-2004, 01:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
PJYelton Junior Techie Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 55	Ok, but what I am really confused about is whether or not the smaller mirrored copper heatsink is usually better than the much larger aluminum heatsink with a copper inlay.