I'm getting ready to finally upgrade my old pc and I want to get a combo from Monarch since it will be assembled and tested for me. Based on some of the threads I've read I've tentatively decided on the MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum w/ Athlon 64 3500+ 90nm and 1 GB (2 pcs 512) DDR (400) PC-3200 Corsair XMS (TwinX1024-3200C2PT).
My question is, which of their available heatsink/fans should I use? I don't plan to do any overclocking but I'd like to make sure the system is cool enough that I'm not right on the edge of acceptable temp (whatever that may be). Their choices are:
CoolJag JVC681A $8
http://www.monarchcomputer.com...mp;Product_Code=130122
Dynatron A21 SK-V2 $22
http://www.monarchcomputer.com...mp;Product_Code=130972
Thermaltake A1772 $35
http://www.monarchcomputer.com...mp;Product_Code=130150
Thermaltake A1838 $25
http://www.monarchcomputer.com...mp;Product_Code=130129
Thermaltake AMD K8 Venus 7+ $20
http://www.monarchcomputer.com...mp;Product_Code=130956
Price is a consideration but I don't want to skimp on cooling either so if I need the most expensive one, I'll buy it. I couldnt find any of these searching this forum, is the selection bad enough to where I should not do the combo deal? The reason I didn't include the retail heatsink/fan as an option is the price difference to get the retail chip in the combo is $65 and I assumed it wouldnt be better than the oem+ aftermarket hs/f. Please correct me if this is wrong.
One more question - They charge $14.00 to install thermal grease. Should I get it anyway? It's listed as more an optional thing but I always thought you pretty much had to put thermal grease on.
I'd appreciate any advice you could offer me.
My question is, which of their available heatsink/fans should I use? I don't plan to do any overclocking but I'd like to make sure the system is cool enough that I'm not right on the edge of acceptable temp (whatever that may be). Their choices are:
CoolJag JVC681A $8
http://www.monarchcomputer.com...mp;Product_Code=130122
Dynatron A21 SK-V2 $22
http://www.monarchcomputer.com...mp;Product_Code=130972
Thermaltake A1772 $35
http://www.monarchcomputer.com...mp;Product_Code=130150
Thermaltake A1838 $25
http://www.monarchcomputer.com...mp;Product_Code=130129
Thermaltake AMD K8 Venus 7+ $20
http://www.monarchcomputer.com...mp;Product_Code=130956
Price is a consideration but I don't want to skimp on cooling either so if I need the most expensive one, I'll buy it. I couldnt find any of these searching this forum, is the selection bad enough to where I should not do the combo deal? The reason I didn't include the retail heatsink/fan as an option is the price difference to get the retail chip in the combo is $65 and I assumed it wouldnt be better than the oem+ aftermarket hs/f. Please correct me if this is wrong.
One more question - They charge $14.00 to install thermal grease. Should I get it anyway? It's listed as more an optional thing but I always thought you pretty much had to put thermal grease on.
I'd appreciate any advice you could offer me.
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