P4C800 and P4C800-E (875P Chipset) Fan and Case Questions

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1. Regarding:

>Q-Fan~
>This unique technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU
> fan speeds according to system load and temperature, enabling
> users to work in a distraction-free environment with minimal noise.

I know that would be great for some users, but a fan changing speeds
on its own would be really irritating to me. Can I disable this
automatic changing of fan speeds? How about if I put in my own fan,
can I disable it then?

2. I'm considering a Zalman Heat Sink / Fan (CNPS7000-AlCu)
http://www.zalman.co.kr/usa/product/view.asp?idx=41&code=005009
Will this monster fit okay on the P4C800 and P4C800-E boards ? Will
the Fan Mate (which allows me to control fan speeds) work okay or will
Q-Fan override it?

3. I need some input on cases. I'd prefer something that has easy
access to the MB (such as an MB panel that opens), and I have the
usual concerns of cooling and noise.

Suggestions and Insight are appreciated. Thanks.

 

[legend]

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I use a zalman on a p4c800 and have tossed the fan and speed controller
that came with it because it still made too much noise for me....

instead I hung a really slow 5" fan off the zalman bracket that just
circulates enough air quietly to keep the 3ghz CPU cool and quiet

the fan I used plugs straight into the HD leads


tony010409020622@spamthis@hotmail.com wrote:
> 1. Regarding:
>
>
>>Q-Fan~
>>This unique technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU
>>fan speeds according to system load and temperature, enabling
>>users to work in a distraction-free environment with minimal noise.
>
>
> I know that would be great for some users, but a fan changing speeds
> on its own would be really irritating to me. Can I disable this
> automatic changing of fan speeds? How about if I put in my own fan,
> can I disable it then?
>
> 2. I'm considering a Zalman Heat Sink / Fan (CNPS7000-AlCu)
> http://www.zalman.co.kr/usa/product/view.asp?idx=41&code=005009
> Will this monster fit okay on the P4C800 and P4C800-E boards ? Will
> the Fan Mate (which allows me to control fan speeds) work okay or will
> Q-Fan override it?
>
> 3. I need some input on cases. I'd prefer something that has easy
> access to the MB (such as an MB panel that opens), and I have the
> usual concerns of cooling and noise.
>
> Suggestions and Insight are appreciated. Thanks.
>

 

[Guest]

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Hi

I have the same cooler installed in my system cooling a P4 3Ghz running at
3.45GHz. The fan is very quite compared to the stock fan. I have set the fan
speed to the max setting using the fan mate device that comes with the fan.
Q-Fan has been disabled in the BIOS.

I have also used Artic Silver between the heatsink and processor, this setup
has been running for about a year. The computer never gets switched off, and
I have had no problems to data.

"Legend" <ISO-teric@ISOLated.com> wrote in message
news:3Iisc.7154$L.4247@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
I use a zalman on a p4c800 and have tossed the fan and speed controller
that came with it because it still made too much noise for me....

instead I hung a really slow 5" fan off the zalman bracket that just
circulates enough air quietly to keep the 3ghz CPU cool and quiet

the fan I used plugs straight into the HD leads


tony010409020622@spamthis@hotmail.com wrote:
> 1. Regarding:
>
>
>>Q-Fan~
>>This unique technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU
>>fan speeds according to system load and temperature, enabling
>>users to work in a distraction-free environment with minimal noise.
>
>
> I know that would be great for some users, but a fan changing speeds
> on its own would be really irritating to me. Can I disable this
> automatic changing of fan speeds? How about if I put in my own fan,
> can I disable it then?
>
> 2. I'm considering a Zalman Heat Sink / Fan (CNPS7000-AlCu)
> http://www.zalman.co.kr/usa/product/view.asp?idx=41&code=005009
> Will this monster fit okay on the P4C800 and P4C800-E boards ? Will
> the Fan Mate (which allows me to control fan speeds) work okay or will
> Q-Fan override it?
>
> 3. I need some input on cases. I'd prefer something that has easy
> access to the MB (such as an MB panel that opens), and I have the
> usual concerns of cooling and noise.
>
> Suggestions and Insight are appreciated. Thanks.
>

 

[louise]

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In article <c8sgf6$n4q$1@lust.ihug.co.nz>, Tim@NoSpam.com says...
> Answers inline...
>
> <tony010409020622@spamthis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:3d93b0pg1g709kd08joh6aea0jv443asrn@4ax.com...
> >
> > 1. Regarding:
> >
> >>Q-Fan~
> >>This unique technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU
> >> fan speeds according to system load and temperature, enabling
> >> users to work in a distraction-free environment with minimal noise.
> >
> > I know that would be great for some users, but a fan changing speeds
> > on its own would be really irritating to me. Can I disable this
> > automatic changing of fan speeds? How about if I put in my own fan,
> > can I disable it then?
>
> Yip, turn it off in the bios.
>
> > 2. I'm considering a Zalman Heat Sink / Fan (CNPS7000-AlCu)
> > http://www.zalman.co.kr/usa/product/view.asp?idx=41&code=005009
> > Will this monster fit okay on the P4C800 and P4C800-E boards ? Will
> > the Fan Mate (which allows me to control fan speeds) work okay or will
> > Q-Fan override it?
>
> The zalman znps 7000 alcu has an excellent reputation. I have one, they are
> "common" because they are so good. I have only just come across 1 person
> that is more picky than me with noise - Mr Legend above. Most noise for me
> comes from the 3 disc drives & PSU. Unless you are a speed freak, stick to
> the ALCU variant as the pure copper is a lot heavier for little benefit.
>
> The heatsink issue will be with the case you select in that you will need to
> make sure there is enough clearance between the bottom of the PSU and the
> top of the zalman EG squat cases are out. If you check on the zalman site
> they are clear about the dimensions of space needed around the heatsink &
> motherboard overhang will have to be estimated by you (IE clearance to
> PSU)...
>
> Either turn Q-Fan off in bios and use the speed control on the zalman, or
> use Q-Fan with the zalman always set to run flat out. Do not use both. My
> pref is to throttle the zalman manually. You will no doubt find that the fan
> on the zalman will spin too slowly anyway for Q-Fan to operate correctly.
>
> > 3. I need some input on cases. I'd prefer something that has easy
> > access to the MB (such as an MB panel that opens), and I have the
> > usual concerns of cooling and noise.
>
> Choose something that is Tall (ie height) and Deep (front to back). A tall
> case that is not deep is as bad as a short case that is deep. The size is
> ultimately up to you but my main point is that most of the issues with
Take a look at endpcnoise.com. I had them build me a quiet system using
the Zalman with fan mate and a Nexus 120mm case fan in a Sonata case -
built to be extra quiet.

It is barely audible and for the past few months (not yet the height of
summer), I've been running with the fan mate all the way down and the
cpu never gets hotter than 42c.

Even if you don't have them build it, you could learn about partnering
quiet parts from what they sell and recommend.

Louise