another 'wot cooler' please

[Furkin]

Hi, i'm depsperate for a cheap cooler for my AMD Athlon XP 2400+ CPU. (Socket A)
As usual with these things, I need it yesterday !
I'd appreciate recommendations please ?
My ACER case is metal, so not bothered about pretty lights etc.

thanks all:
Furkin

[Andrzej]

Friend of mine (who knows about such things) said that Akasa do some pretty good coolers at the lower-priced end of the spectrum

Something about 'Pax Power' and 'AK-184-L2B' - but maybe that was an AM2 product with orange fins but no flashy lights

[Furkin]

Thanks Bania,
I ordered the cheaper Akasa thingy from two two outlets yesterday,,,,, neither of which had them in stock after taking the order.
I've really got to get something today, as mine is playing up.
Thanks for your help

[Furkin]

just to bring you up to date - i've just ordered: Arctic Cooler Copper Silent 2 CPU Cooler from YOYO who promise to send it out today ?!
I've never used them before, so am anxious to see what their service is like.
watch this space !
thanks again

[YOYOtech - Mark]

hi there, thanks for giving us a try.....
just to comfirm your order has shipped out today so you should recieve it shorlty...

mark

[Furkin]

cheers Mark,
I've just tried to log-on to your site again,,,, but it dosn't seem to recognise me (big, fat & good lookin')
I've clicked on 'forgot password' but it still dosn't recognise my e-mail address !
How do I get over this please without re registering ?
TranswesT

[Furkin]

Mark,
Would you be kind enough to tell me which method/courier you used on my item please, as I need to be here to receive it (obviously needs fitting a bit sharpish as well !)

cheers for now

[Furkin]

Despite their lax attitude towards e-mails/PM/forum help,,, my product did arrive as promised. Am well chuffed.

They didn't answer 6/7 e-mails messages,,,, so I had to call to ask which courier they used. Maybe they consider the 0870 number calls as part of their profit ratio ?!

No instructions with the cooler unit - so will ask for advice on appropriate page.

If you can get by with no contact - give 'em a try.

[YOYOtech - Kul]

Hi Furkin, no excuses, probably just caught us out, as for the last few days we are undergoing changes inhouse, (counters/display units/pc systems), so we havent been able to take majority of calls, emails, but were working on it to get effecient.

[Furkin]

thanks for that KUL,
I have a tiny problem (not your fault)

I have just fitted the Arctic Copper Silent (Socket A) to my ACER T120.

The initial readings were:
MB: 28 (82)
HDD: 25 (77)
CPU: 48 (118)

FAN:
Case: 3444
CPU: 1548.
First idea is Fan too slow (should be 2200rpm), causing overheating.

That computer now closed its-self down, I assume cos of overheating.

Any ideas please ?

[YOYOtech - Courtney]

Hi,

Can you please tell me what motherboard you are using. You should be able to adjust the fan's RPM from the bios. I will await your responce then give you additional information when I know the mainboard that you are using.

[Furkin]

M.B: 11/04/2003-KM400-8235-6AYE1BC-00
ACER T120 machine.

I've not tampered with bios before,,,, may need coaching,,,,

[YOYOtech - Courtney]

Hi, i think the best way is for you is to call me on 08700 27 11 26 and ask for Courtney in Technical and we take it from there

[Furkin]

Hi Courtney,
I'm rather disappointed that you didn't call me on Saturday as you promised.
Initially I was chuffed that you were working over the weekend & would try to help me to get your product working properly.
I sent a pm to say that if you didn't have the required info, to please let me know so that I could get about my business - no reply.
I stayed by the phone all weekend.
As it stands, the item isn't doing what it says on the box.
In the circumstances, I would like a full refund & i'll try a different item/model.

Your earliest attention would be appreciated as the machine is under threat.
thank you

[YOYOtech - Courtney]

As per our conversation on Thursday with regards to the problem that you are having with the CPU Cooler that you bought from us, I have emailed the makers of your pc and have not been afforded a responce as yet. I must apologise for not calling you on saturday. I am unable to give you any additional information until I have a copy of the mb manual for your system.

[Furkin]

COURTNEY - YoYo
Thank you for your reply,

Unfortunately ACER are not well known for their speed in replying to e-mails - if at all !

YoYo replies are also hit & miss (I sent an e-mail on tue & another wed. I didn't get a reply till sat & sunday !)
If you had replied to my PM on saturday, I needn't have waited in for two days.

In the meantime, my machine is at risk.

In the circumstances, i'll purchase another cooler from somewhere else & hope that it runs properly.

Details will be left here.