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Peltier Coolers
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
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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.
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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
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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
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Cableman, Thanks.
I'll check it out.
Have a good day!
Charlie