best HSF for an Athlon XP?

[Illusio]

ok, i have a dragon orb, but its loud as hell. I dont mind it so much but my roommates are going to kill me if i keep it cause they can hear it down the hall. I dont do any overclocking, just normal stuff. I have an Athlon XP 1600+

any suggestions?

 

[Jumpem]

Alpha 8045, it uses an 80mm fan so you can move more air with less noise. Downside is, it's around $50.

 

[PeteyPete]

I've read the Thermalright SK-6 was a good fan and not too loud....check out some of the reviews.

 

[FlowerMan]

You're not OC'ing, but you want the best HSF for an Athlon XP? I'd say get the Swiftech MC462 (new revision with the helicoid pins). Should run you about $70 w/o fan or shipping. Or you could get an Alpha PAL8045 for $40 w/o fan or shipping.

 

[tweakr]

My personal favourite at the moment is a Taisol heatsink (the one with the copper insert) and a Thermaltake 33cfm 60mm fan, good performance, cheap and no louder than a 26cfm YSTech - I got that combination here in the UK for £23, which translates to around $35, but I'm sure you could find one for a lot less in the States (assuming that's where you are).

cheers
tweakr