1800+ retail package hsf

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Ok, I'm building my first system from scratch and am wondering about the hsf on the 1800+. I don't plan to overclock at all and I'm going to have at least 2 thermaltake high end fans going in my case from my old system. Is the hsf that comes in the retail package decent, and does it come with anything to put between it and the core (paste, a pad, etc.)? Anybody got a link so I could see it, or get the specs on it? Or is it a better idea to get an oem package and slap a volcano 6cu on there or the like keeping in mind I'm trying to keep cost down. Thanks a lot in advance.

 

[XBoxLPU]

Retail HSF is good enough if your not going to Overclock the CPU.

There is no paste that comes with the CPU, you can pick up some stuff at RadioShack or the best stuff to order is Artic Sliver 3.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Oh yeah, one more thing, I'm getting an ECSK7S5A probably to go with it, and am wondering on hsf installation. I've read some horror stories about crushed cores on installation, and am a little scared. I've done some stuff with my rig now (upgraded memory, put in my gf3, changed around pci cards a lot, installed IDE stuff) but am still worried about this. Are the instructions pretty good that come with the retail pack, and if I do screw this up, is there any chance that newegg would replace a crushed processor?

 

[mschell]

The boxed processor HSF unit has a thermal strip pre applied to the heatsink. The spring clip on the unit seems to be overly powerful however, it takes quite a lot of pressure to force it past the tab on the MB socket. This extreme pressure makes it more likely to crush the CPU or damage the motherboard if the screwdriver slips. Most aftermarket units use a better-designed clip that in some cases need only moderate finger pressure to apply. I would get an OEM CPU and an aftermarket HSF unit. Search the web for test on Athlon HSF units to find the models with decent performance (not too loud) and a nice retention system.

 

[Wind]

Just follow the installation instructions on AMD w/site...u'll be fine w/ the stock HSF.