Best CPU fan/heatsink to overclock AMD 3500+ on A8N-SLI for under $75?

sofakng

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Right now I'm using a retail AMD Athlon64 3500+ CPU (with retail heatsink/fan) on my Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe motherboard. I'd like to start overclocking so I know I need a better heatsink/fan.

What's the best heatsink/fan I can get for under $75 for my cpu that will fit on my motherboard?

Also, if I'm using Corsair ValueSelect RAM will I have any problems? I'm probably ordering 2x 512mb Corsair XMS PC3200 but I'll also leave in my old stick of ValueSelect 512mb... However, I'm worried that it might cause stability problems...

Also, any advice on where to purchase the heatsink/fan would also be greatly appriciated :)
 

Damn Dirty Ape

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I'm using a Scythe Ninja in passive mode (no fan) on my AMD 4000+ in the A8N-SLI deluxe currently. 36c idle, 45 load.