Has any one installed a Thermaltake Volcano 9?
My Volcano 9 has been installed on top of the Duron 1200 CPU. The temp has dropped from high 50s to mid 40s
I did not install the thermal sensor under the CPU due to lack of instruction sheet.
My units have no installation sheet, and Thermaltake site has none.
The temp sensor is supposed to go under the CPU prior to clamping it down, but is too large to fit into the pinless void. It has an insulated connection attached to the thermister which is .085 in thick. Installing it under the CPU would prohibit the CPU from sitting properly onto the socket.
I have emailed Thermaltake re this matter, but have not received a reply.
I have looked for info at review sites, but I'm coming up empty.
I am looking at this installation skeptically, and damaging the CPU looks like a possibility.
Any advice would be appreciated.

For those who want to use this
sensor...

It is designed to slide between the
Heatsink and the processor itself.
Or be placed there during installation.
There is a certian amount of space there
created by the four small rubber "feet"
on the processor.

Then in turn plugged in to something like
a DigitalDoc 5. Some Mboards have a terminal
for these (Soltek).

You are correct in saying there is now way
this sensor can be placed under the CPU.
(in the center of the ZIF socket)

This sensor can be used in other places for
case temperature, etc.

Go with what you have... 'cause it works.


RD.

RD,

HERE'S (http://www.a1-electronics.co.uk/Heatsinks_Cases/Heatsinks3/Thermtake_Volcano9_Jul02.shtml) some installation photos...looks like they are somehow successful on the underside?

Whyzman...

Thanks for posting the link.

I'll stand corrected then on this
particular sensor and lead. (still
don't know if I'd use it tho)

Just can't see myself threading wires
between the pins and placing the CPU
in the ZIF socket. Asking for problems.

The sensor will need to be plugged in
somewhere. Meaning a person would have
to have a need for it.

The one I have is meant
to be mounted in the air gap between the
Heatsink and processor. Slid up next to
the core for core temperature. It went
in my parts drawer as well.

AMD required Mboard Mfg's to obtain temperature
readings from the CPU itself (as in XP's) on
any thing produced after 1 April '02. So the
thermistor in the ZIF socket is history. These
only gave air temperature readings below the CPU
anyway.

Now we see people complaing about CPU temperature
while running a very late model board as they are
getting a true core temperature reading. As opposed
to the air temperature reading below the CPU with
the previous thermistor method.

Like I stated... I can't agree with adding things
that are liable to cause CPU problems.


RD.

RD,

It was a while back I remember seeing an install of a thermistor by drilling a hole into the heatsink base 'bout halfway through and then using hightemp silicone to fix in place. It seemed as though that would be pretty accurate sitting nearly right in the "frying pan!"

I cannot remember where I saw the install though....

I saw that article as well.

Core temperature is the only way
to go.

AMD XP's are designed to give this
reading themselves.

Just a matter of Mboard Mfg's playing
catch-up with thier design.

Good-bye thermistor readings. Albiet
that will take forever as there are a
gazillion Mboards out there produced
prior to 1/4/02.


RD.

Thanks for the replies.
I will try the drill & silicone install on the second board, and let you know if the fan regulates itself properly, otherwise it'll stay stick shift rather than automatic.
BTW at full RPM (5600) the racket produced is considerably above tolerable. No other high temp warning should be necessary!