Peltier Coolers

[CompuDocs]

Does any body have some input on these coolers? I am considering one for an AMD K6-2 400. The theory sounds great and the reviews seem in favor. However the price tag for a good one, (The best review I've seen is about ComputerNerds PA6EXB) is about $ 65.00.
http://www.computernerd.com/coolspec.htm

I do alot of 3D gaming on my home machine and also run a Diamond Monster II 12 MB. I have seen some cooling devices for these also, but was not as impressed. Any input on cooling these chips would be appreciated.

Charlie

[CharlesB]

The thing that I've heard that is bad about the peltier coolers is that if the cooler itself produces heat since it's an active device rather than a passive cooler like most socket 7 fan/coolers are and if the fan stops working then there would be more heat than is normally present. I bought one of Computer Nerd's FA6EXB double ball-bearing fan because I've heard so much about them plus they cost less ($ 15.95) and they have a five year warranty. There is a very good article on www.heatsink-guide.com on this cooler. Hope this helps.

[CompuDocs]

Here are my findings so far.

Using
Tyan Trinity AT 100 MHz motherboard
AMD K6-2 400 MHz CPU
128 MB SDRAM

With ComputerNerds' peltier cooler

AVG 90 degrees F.

With PC Cooler's 6000 RPM fan

AVG 120 degrees F.

I was playing Unreal before I put the peltier on and I would crash intermittently (rare) and always on a certain level (DemonLords Lair).

After the cooler went on, not a crash! Food for thought. Thinking about adding heatsinks to the VooDoo II accelerator also. It is a Monster II, has (3) 3Dfx chips on it and 12 MB.


Charlie

[cableman]

http://www.justcooler.com.tw/pc.htm got one
for about 10.00 bucks stick under your video
card pulls heat off your card and out of your of your machine fits in AGP PCI ISA slot

[CompuDocs]

Cableman, Thanks.
I'll check it out.

Have a good day!

Charlie