Cool... Literally.

[cwiz]

dude, u gotta leave the zalman on w/ fresh thermal paste for (recommended) 100hrs and have at least 10 thermal cycles before it starts working optimally

 

[PZEROFGH]

Dude just give me the zalman lol

 

[IF06]

i'lll take it as well....well then since both users want it cut it in half

though that'd make it useless

 

[WorldIndustries]

Another weird thing is, I didn't even use AS5. I just put it on with the thermal paste it was shipped with.

 

[Snake-Eyes]

My A64 3500+ stock HSF uses screws to keep the fan on.

 

[WorldIndustries]

This one doesn't. It has tabs to keep the fan in place...

 

[boomstick666]

AS5 is the most efficient price/performance wise upgrade of all gear. period.

 

[CrazeD]

My A64 3500+ stock HSF uses screws to keep the fan on.

I thought mine did too, as there is four holes. After closer inspection, it seems there are pins in the holes...for whatever reason.

 

[WorldIndustries]

Okay, there's definately something wrong...

Those temps I gave were with the case side off, since I was doing some wire reorganizing and zip-tying...

I put the side back on... The temp goes up to 36 degrees! Take it back off... Down to 26. The side door has a vent, but I have it taped over, for a more consistant airflow... I guess I'll make a cardboard vent to my CPU fan tomorrow.

 

[reggie_da_man]

Your temps aren't going to be as low when you put the side on. Even with your cardboard vent, they will still go up.