[fqdt-oe]

Hi!

Would you recommend using the Shuriken on an AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ EE,
mounted on a Gigabyte MA790X-DS4 board? The RAMs will have "normal" size
or perhaps fins not higher than 50 percent than this size. The main issues are
collisions with RAM modules and cooling ability for the CPU, of course.

Thank you in advance!

fqdt-oe

[Shinigami]

Hi,

if it is the X2 6000+, then it should be "OK" but do not expect super good results, because the CPU is one of the higher wattages. You should rather use a higher model for such a CPU, e.g. Ninja, Mugen, Zipang.

Any special target you have?

Cheers,
Shinigami

[fqdt-oe]

Originally Posted by Shinigami

if it is the X2 6000+, then it should be "OK" but do not expect super good results, because the CPU is one of the higher wattages.

It is the energy efficient version with 89 W TDP instead of 125 W. I consider
using the Shuriken because it is a low-noise type, gives enough cooling power
for most CPUs, will not use too much space in all directions, has an attractive
price and should deliver air to many other components like RAMs and voltage
regulators. PWM will additionally reduce noise, as there will be long idle times.
And if I should move, it is better to transport a computer with a low profile,
ultra-light cooler on the CPU than with a heavy tower. In short, the Shuriken
seems to be the best combination of cooling power, low-noise and a few other
positive properties available for its price.

Kind regards,

fqdt-oe

[Jonathan]

Originally Posted by fqdt-oe

I consider using the Shuriken because it is a low-noise type, gives enough cooling power for most CPUs, will not use too much space in all directions, has an attractive price and should deliver air to many other components like RAMs and voltage regulators. PWM will additionally reduce noise, as there will be long idle times.

What about the Andy Samurai Master? It cools the power regulators and other stuff like RAM and NB, is very silent and has good cooling results.

Maybe to heavy for transport issues.

Jonathan

[fqdt-oe]

Originally Posted by Jonathan

What about the Andy Samurai Master?

Compared with the Shuriken, it is loud. But Shinigami's suggestion to use
the Zipang seems to be a good idea. This cooler is almost as silent as
the Shuriken, but even at full speed. With reduced speed, the noise of
the two should be similar.

Unfortunately, the Zipang is more expensive and does not fit into all cases,
so it could be also a matter of space. If NRW only would border to Hamburg ...


Thank you for your suggestion!

fqdt-oe

[Shinigami]

Hello,

Shuriken has a bit overrated dbA. If you use it with PWM, it is really silent. Should be fine with 89W for sure. It depends on what is your biggest priority.

Andy Samurai Master and Zipang woudl work as well, but they will be a lot bigger compared to Shuriken. I think Shuriken would do the job.

Andy

[fqdt-oe]

Hi!

Originally Posted by Shinigami

Shuriken has a bit overrated dbA. If you use it with PWM, it is really silent.

As long as the CPU temperature is not too high. Zipang is silent all
the time. The sound samples on http://www.frostytech.com/ are very
informative.

Should be fine with 89W for sure. It depends on what is your biggest priority.

Low noise in idle mode, not much more when working at 50 % CPU
usage, not reaching maximal permitted CPU temperature at full speed.

I think Shuriken would do the job.

Good. I will try getting one. If it works as it should, that's fine.
Otherways, I can send it back or just wait until I replace the CPU
with a Phenom quad core, which would really require Zipang.


Thank you for your help!

fqdt-oe

[Shinigami]

Ok, sounds good, good luck and have fun =)

[fqdt-oe]

Originally Posted by Shinigami

Ok, sounds good, good luck and have fun =)

Thank you, the cooler is really quiet, even at 1800 rpm, which was
the maximum. Below 800 rpm, it cannot be heard. The S-Flex 800,
used as case cooler, is the loudest component.

But Shuriken has a disadvantage: The ends of the heatpipes are
blocking one memory socket when using Corsair DHX modules
(delivered instead of the normal types I have ordered and paid).
Even normal modules can only inserted here before Shuriken is
installed. I solved the problem by using sockets 3 and 4 instead
of 1 and 2, but with four modules, that would become difficult.


Kind Regards,

Frank