A Roundup of cheap coolers for powerful processors (SocketA): Q1-2`2003
Thermaltake Volcano 8(SE)
This cooler is aimed mostly at assembly operators, rather than overclockers.
At the same time, the cooler has a radiator with a copper plate in the base. This allowed the manufacturer to claim of compatibility of the cooler to any SocketA processor up to Athlon XP2800+ inclusive.
The processing quality of the base is middling: grinding traces are visible. On the base, there is a layer of Bergquist 225U thermal interface applied (no longer visible on the photo), which allows assembly operators doing without thermal paste. But to overclockers I would advise to remove this substance and use regular KPT-8 thermal paste.
As you can see, the copper plate is quite thick, with the aluminum fins (about 20) having large surface area.
A good radiator is merely half success - a powerful fan is a must. Therefore, Thermaltake installed a 60 mm fan of 4800 rpm on the Volcano 8. As per the manufacturer's data, the fan provides a 20.2 CFM air flow with the noise level being 35 dBa.
Volcano8 has another advantage - the fastening clip has a hook for all the socket teeth, which provides a reliable attachment.
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