Good inexpensive HSF for AMD 5000 Black Edition?

[JEDI]

Bought this:
Newegg

along with 2gig ram:
CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit

Now i need a hsf for it. (i havent bought a mobo yet.)

Recommendations for inexpensive HSF for the Amd 5000?

 

[angry hampster]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16835186134

 

[BlueWeasel]

Originally posted by: angry hampster
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16835186134

Actually, I think this is the one he needs.

 

[angry hampster]

Originally posted by: BlueWeasel

Originally posted by: angry hampster
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16835186134

Actually, I think this is the one he needs.

Crap, you're right. I didn't realize they came in different mounts. My Zerotherm Nirvana just shipped with both.

 

[JEDI]

Originally posted by: BlueWeasel

Originally posted by: angry hampster
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16835186134

Actually, I think this is the one he needs.

"Compatible with Socket 754, 939, 940 and the latest AM2 platforms"

wait.. does that mean the hsf from my socket 754 Sempron 3100 will work on my X2 5000?

 

[daveybrat]

Originally posted by: JEDI

Originally posted by: BlueWeasel

Originally posted by: angry hampster
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16835186134

Actually, I think this is the one he needs.

"Compatible with Socket 754, 939, 940 and the latest AM2 platforms"

wait.. does that mean the hsf from my socket 754 Sempron 3100 will work on my X2 5000?

Yup, the great thing about AMD processors is that 754, 939, and AM2 sockets all use the same heatsink/fan.

So if you already have a nice fan from your old Sempron, it will still work on the X2.

 

[Martimus]

Originally posted by: BlueWeasel

Originally posted by: angry hampster
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16835186134

Actually, I think this is the one he needs.

I switched to that heatsink with MX2 thermal compound, and my temps at load dropped 30C! It is a nice heatsink for only $20. I would suggest installing it before you mount your MB in the case though, as it is a pain to get to install if you don't have access to the sides of it!

 

[JEDI]

Originally posted by: daveybrat

Originally posted by: JEDI

Originally posted by: BlueWeasel

Originally posted by: angry hampster
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16835186134

Actually, I think this is the one he needs.

"Compatible with Socket 754, 939, 940 and the latest AM2 platforms"

wait.. does that mean the hsf from my socket 754 Sempron 3100 will work on my X2 5000?

Yup, the great thing about AMD processors is that 754, 939, and AM2 sockets all use the same heatsink/fan.

So if you already have a nice fan from your old Sempron, it will still work on the X2.

then that leads to this question:
Should i use the cheap hsf from my sempron 3100 on this x2 5000?

 

[BlueWeasel]

Originally posted by: JEDI
then that leads to this question:
Should i use the cheap hsf from my sempron 3100 on this x2 5000?

Are you overclocking or overconcerned about temps? If so, then I'd go with the AC64 over the small aluminum Sempron heatsink.

The Sempron heatsink would be fine to try, though. If the temps are fine to you, then you could save $20 or so.

 

[PolymerTim]

I just did a quick check on the specs of the two processors. It looks like the Sempron 3100 has a wattage of 62W and a max temperature of 70C while the x2 5000 black edition has a wattage of 65W and a max temperature of 55-72C. I'm not sure how accurate AMDs wattage ratings are, but I think you should be safe giving it a try and seeing if you are comfortable with the temps. I think the stock HSF is usually designed based on the wattage rating and max temperature (someone correct me if I'm wrong).

 

[Gum]

I'm using this --> http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16835101014

In push & pull dual fan config now and it brought my stock x2 4400+ from 45C to 36C idle. I o/c it to 2806Mhz @ 1.35v and idle temp at 37C, full load at 43C.

 

[LOUISSSSS]

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[quadomatic]

I heard Freezer 7 Pro fits on AMD.

I would've recommended the Hyper TX2 back when it was $2+shipping, but I'd definitely say that the Freezer 64 Pro is an awesome HSF.

 

[myocardia]

Originally posted by: quadomatic
I would've recommended the Hyper TX2 back when it was $2+shipping, but I'd definitely say that the Freezer 64 Pro is an awesome HSF.

I would still recommend the Hyper TX2. Not because it cools better, but because it cools as well, and fits not only AMD processors, but also LGA775's.

 

[JEDI]

Originally posted by: myocardia

Originally posted by: quadomatic
I would've recommended the Hyper TX2 back when it was $2+shipping, but I'd definitely say that the Freezer 64 Pro is an awesome HSF.

I would still recommend the Hyper TX2. Not because it cools better, but because it cools as well, and fits not only AMD processors, but also LGA775's.

$7.41 shipping.

probably going to buy the Freezer 64 Pro from Newegg. I'm buying a mobo from them too, so i save on combined shipping. (The Freezer 64 is only $2 more shipping.)

 

[angry hampster]

Originally posted by: Gum
I'm using this --> http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16835101014

In push & pull dual fan config now and it brought my stock x2 4400+ from 45C to 36C idle. I o/c it to 2806Mhz @ 1.35v and idle temp at 37C, full load at 43C.

Did adding a second fan drop temps at all? I just got a Zerotherm Nirvana and had thought about popping another 120mm fan on it.

 

[Gum]

Originally posted by: angry hampster

Did adding a second fan drop temps at all? I just got a Zerotherm Nirvana and had thought about popping another 120mm fan on it.

I installed it with dual fan config from day 1 I got hold of it so I wouldnt know how much lower temp it dropped... but I would think it would definitely help cos of the push/pull config that moves hot air away from the HS more effectively.