Silverstone LaScala 16m: which CPU Cooler?

pStar · 2006-06-01, 09:53

hi everyone
i currently run a silverstone lascala 16m htpc case with an amd athlon64 3200+ and a arctic-cooling silencer64TC. cpu temps are around 42Â°C with C&Q activated. roomtemps are around 24Â°C.
Now my question:
Summer is coming and roomtemps will rise accrding to my experiences to almost 40Â°C (it's a flat on the top floor). My fears are that the AC-cooler won't be sufficient and i'm looking for a better cpu cooler. and additionally the AC-Cooler is silent, but still clearly hearable.
I had a look at the thermaltake sonictower but this monster ist too high for the silverstone case. Now i consider to buy a thermalright xp-120 or si-120. Does anyone know if this fits into the case? And what about the noise and cooling-capacities (eg. with a mounted papst 4412/F2GLLE)?
regards

knutinh · 2006-06-01, 14:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by pStar

Now i consider to buy a thermalright xp-120 or si-120. Does anyone know if this fits into the case? And what about the noise and cooling-capacities (eg. with a mounted papst 4412/F2GLLE)?
regards

I am using a thermalright xp-120 with a mounted papst 4412/F2GLLE), and it works like a charm. Tight, but good temps/noise.

If your cpu socket is placed different from my Asus p4p800 s478 mobo you may or may not have problems.

regards
Knut

pStar · 2006-06-02, 09:17

thanks for your response.
i forgot to mention that i'm using a asrock 939Dual-SATA2 mobo. for the installation of my articcooling cooler i had to bend 2 of the chipsetcooler-fins, but i think the xp120 has a smaller baseplate.

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pStar Portal Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 92 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Silverstone LaScala 16m: which CPU Cooler? hi everyone i currently run a silverstone lascala 16m htpc case with an amd athlon64 3200+ and a arctic-cooling silencer64TC. cpu temps are around 42Â°C with C&Q activated. roomtemps are around 24Â°C. Now my question: Summer is coming and roomtemps will rise accrding to my experiences to almost 40Â°C (it's a flat on the top floor). My fears are that the AC-cooler won't be sufficient and i'm looking for a better cpu cooler. and additionally the AC-Cooler is silent, but still clearly hearable. I had a look at the thermaltake sonictower but this monster ist too high for the silverstone case. Now i consider to buy a thermalright xp-120 or si-120. Does anyone know if this fits into the case? And what about the noise and cooling-capacities (eg. with a mounted papst 4412/F2GLLE)? regards

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2006-06-02, 09:17	#3 (permalink)
pStar Portal Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 92 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	thanks for your response. i forgot to mention that i'm using a asrock 939Dual-SATA2 mobo. for the installation of my articcooling cooler i had to bend 2 of the chipsetcooler-fins, but i think the xp120 has a smaller baseplate.