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Published: July 18, 2006 | Source: FrozenCPU | Author: Nick Sarpolis

Sunbeam Silent Whisper K8

Posted 7/17/2006
Author: Nicholas Sarpolis (NickS)
Hardware Acquired: FrozenCPU

Installation

I’m going to be using my spare rig to test this heatsink, so it should be simple to install as it’s in a relitively roomy case with a motherboard that has a good layout.  Before installing the new heatsink, I cleaned off the IHS of the CPU and applied a nice large blob of Arctic Silver Ceramique, to ensure good contact with the CPU. 
 
Lookin good!  Now lets fire it up and test it out.  But wait, did I forget to plug in the fan?  It’s not spinning when I turn the PC on.  Nope, it’s plugged in.  Hmm.. let’s try a molex adapter.  Nope, still not spinning.  The fan is dead!!  Time to improvise.
Zip ties fix all.  I’ve zip-tied a low-speed 80MM fan onto the heatsink.  Not lookin’ good for Sunbeam, thus far.  I guess we’ll have to let performance decide the final verdict though, so lets see how it does!