What kind/model CPU are you buying? That would help us help you...
Need help...new at computer building
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Will you be overclocking?
The answer to this question, as well as your budget, will determine just which heatsink + fan (HSF) to buy.
For your purposes, the best bang for the buck solution may be the Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro. It comes with everything you need; it will even allow some capacity for overclocking that CPU.
However, if you do intend to overclock more heavily... well, there are plenty of good opinions on which HSF to get.
Good luck! And hope this helps you some.
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Originally Posted by Teh_Priestman Im new at computers and building them...but my problem is: I am buying a AMD processor...its OEM...but what are the specifics in getting a heatsinc/fan...or would any one work? I have two extra heatsincs but i dont want to buy the processor and end up not being able to use it...help? --thanx, Teh Priestman |
The answer to this question, as well as your budget, will determine just which heatsink + fan (HSF) to buy.
For your purposes, the best bang for the buck solution may be the Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro. It comes with everything you need; it will even allow some capacity for overclocking that CPU.
However, if you do intend to overclock more heavily... well, there are plenty of good opinions on which HSF to get.
Good luck! And hope this helps you some.
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I will only be OCing to about 2.6 or 2.7 and my budget is $800...$600 so far is taken...CPU is about $50...and i still need to buy a new Windows XP $90...so I have about 60-70 bucks remainging
Originally Posted by txtmstrjoe Will you be overclocking? The answer to this question, as well as your budget, will determine just which heatsink + fan (HSF) to buy. For your purposes, the best bang for the buck solution may be the Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro. It comes with everything you need; it will even allow some capacity for overclocking that CPU. However, if you do intend to overclock more heavily... well, there are plenty of good opinions on which HSF to get. Good luck! And hope this helps you some.
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I will only be OCing to about 2.6 or 2.7 and my budget is $800...$600 so far is taken...CPU is about $50...and i still need to buy a new Windows XP $90...so I have about 60-70 bucks remainging
thanks a ton...this little adventure into the world of OC.net has shown me that i can't function in the computer world without my friend...that needs to be fixed...
--Teh Priestman 0
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For your needs and budget, these are my suggestions:
Thermaltake Big Typhoon (the original, non-VX version)
Thermalright SI-128, + a 120mm fan of your choice
Thermalright Ultra 90 + a 92mm fan of your choice
I've got experience using all these, at one time or another. My clients are also very happy with these as well. Shop around online, and you'll likely find them (and other similar products) at better prices than what Newegg may offer them for.
Good luck! And don't hesitate to ask questions.
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Originally Posted by Teh_Priestman I will only be OCing to about 2.6 or 2.7 and my budget is $800...$600 so far is taken...CPU is about $50...and i still need to buy a new Windows XP $90...so I have about 60-70 bucks remainging |
Thermaltake Big Typhoon (the original, non-VX version)
Thermalright SI-128, + a 120mm fan of your choice
Thermalright Ultra 90 + a 92mm fan of your choice
I've got experience using all these, at one time or another. My clients are also very happy with these as well. Shop around online, and you'll likely find them (and other similar products) at better prices than what Newegg may offer them for.
Good luck! And don't hesitate to ask questions.
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No problem, always happy to help.
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I'd also like to recommend the AC Freezer 64 Pro. For that CPU and your projected overclock it should work great. Keeps my Sandy around 45C loaded at 2.8GHz.
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I'd also like to recommend the AC Freezer 64 Pro. For that CPU and your projected overclock it should work great. Keeps my Sandy around 45C loaded at 2.8GHz.
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he's right, AM2 would be better. i bought a 3800+ X2 for £50 (not sure in dollars) but i think it would be cheaper.
Originally Posted by pioneerisloud Just curious...but why are you going Socket 939? If you're building a new rig, go with Socket AM2 (Biostar TForce550) with an X2 3600 Brisbane. You can build that up with 2GB or DDR2800, 8600GT....I mean you could build a pretty mean little machine for the same price as the Socket 939 rig. Believe me...I just made that mistake back in April. I build a very similar machine to the one you're thinking about, and I've hated it since.....because I didn't know anything about AM2 and DDR2....which is why I went Socket 939. Trust me, if you are doing a new build, go with Socket AM2. It'll be WAY cheaper and faster. |
he's right, AM2 would be better. i bought a 3800+ X2 for £50 (not sure in dollars) but i think it would be cheaper.
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