ASUS P4C800-E and Intel P4 3.2: Which HSF?

[mooseAndSquirrel]

What makes a good heat sink choice with this combo? I am unlikely to overclock and I am interested in two things: (1) as quiet as possible and (2) easy screw on HS - I do not like the clippy thing in particular.

 

[Tates]

Zalman CNPS7000A-Cu

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: Tates
Zalman CNPS7000A-Cu

Seconded. Except I would go for the cheaper copper and aluminum CNPS7000-AICu model. Tests have proven it is just as good as the more expensive all copper model.

http://www.zalman.co.kr/english/product/cnps7000alcu.htm

Hands down the best HSF I've ever used.

 

[rb56]

The Zalman would be a great choice, I'm running it on my system and really like it. Quiet and keeps it cool.

rb56

 

[mooseAndSquirrel]

I'll give the Zalman a try. The only thing that looks odd is that the Intel unit only has 2 screws. With my PAL I had to carefully go around, every other screw, to get the right, balanced pressure.

Thanks for the advice guys!

 

[tallman45]

The Zalman is a good one, if space/budget is an issue; look at the

Arctic Cooling Super Silent 4 TC from SVS ($14.99) it is bigger that the stock hs/fan and clips on in seconds. I have used these in a couple of systems and they are virtually silent. I like that when the system is in idle mode the fan actually shuts off if the temp is cool.