Do SFF barebones need a special heatsink/fan? or not?

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MDesigner

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Just wondering, with these barebones systems like the Shuttle XPC, do I use the heatsink it comes with? (if it even comes with one) Or can I just buy an AthlonXP and use that heatsink the retail box comes with? Will it fit in the Shuttle case?

I just thought of this because reviews of a certain barebones system talked about the cheap thermal paste it came with.. and I was wondering why a barebones system would come with thermal paste? Does it come with a special heatsink that is meant to fit perfectly in the case?

Thanks.
 
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deathwalker

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The come with HSF designed for fit and function in the small case invironment. Many aftermarket HSF's wont even fit in them.
 
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andrewbabcock

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Originally posted by: MDesigner
Ahhh, figured as much.. I'm buying this baby:

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16856101456

So basically, I'll buy the Prescott P4 3.0GHz retail, throw out the HSF, and get some Arctic Silver 5.. and use the HSF that comes with the Shuttle PC.
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LOL. Do not put a prescott into that. It will run at 100C. Prescotts suck a$$ do not get one. Anything but that please.

EDIT: It looks like thats your only option. Prescotts absolute suck but if you put AS5 on it, it might be aight.
 
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