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05-02-2006, 10:53 AM
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CPU Fan for Athlon64 3500
Afternoon all
A mate of mine ordered a 3500 but didn't realise it was an OEM version therefore he will obvioulsy have to purchase a fan for it. He therefore asked me (  ) to find one for him.......now I tend to buy my CPU's retail which obviously included the HSF so wouldn't really now what makes a good fan (well obvioulsy it has to cool it down for starters so I know that much!).I was looking at initailly the Artic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro Freezer 64 Pro - has anyone had any experience with this? Also would it be a good idea to purchase some Thermal Compound rather than just use the bit that comes on the cooler (further on from that would it be a good idea to stick some on the HSF that comes as Retail with the CPU). If so what should I be looking for? thanks for your help |
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05-02-2006, 03:45 PM
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I would probably use something from Zalman or Thermalright (need to supply your own fan for these). I'm sure that one would work fine.
If the cooler comes with paste or a pad you could probably just use that.
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05-02-2006, 04:49 PM
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The pad that comes on the heatsink, either the retail HSF or one purchased seperatly, is the best amount of paste to cool the chip. I wouldnt add any more - adding to much insulates the heat.
If a pad is included on the heatsink you plan to buy, I'd say save your money - you don't need extra thermal compound. |
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