Heatsink & Fan --for X3 Black Edition 720 Heka - OEM

[hondaf17]

So I think I'll get this combo:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.353082

And it comes with an OEM X3 720 Black Edition Heka.

It'll be the first OEM CPU I'll buy.

Question 1: What is the warranty? Is it the same from AMD as on retail CPU purchases?
Question 2: What heatsink/fan would you recommend? I don't plan to OC and would like something relatively cheap ($20-$40ish). Can I get something quality for that price range?

I was looking at this one:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835426022

TYIA,

 

[mentalcrisis00]

The warranty for all AMD cpu's is 3 years. And that heatsink you linked won't work, for one thing that's made to fit an intel LGA 775 socket. Even if it could fit I wouldn't recommend it, it's a low profile cooler made for a small form factor pc.

If you're not going to overclock and you want something thats cheap, quiet, and effective I would suggest the Cooler Master TX3 cooler. It has a 92mm fan and it's a nice little cooler, bought one for my nephews AMD setup and he loves it. Be aware that the AMD clip mount is a little tough to install at first but once you get it on there it's solid. For $16.99 this to me is the best bang for the buck.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-064-_-Product

 

[BD231]

Side note, if you want the best air cooling available always go with copper heat sinks.
http://www.google.com/products/cata...altake+v1&cid=12685733078243686310&sa=title#p

 

[Zap]

The warranty for all AMD cpu's is 3 years.

Correction: The warranty for all AMD CPU PIB (Processor In Box, AKA "retail boxed") is 3 years. AMD provides NO WARRANTY to end users for OEM processors.

http://support.amd.com/us/warranty/Pages/SupportWarrantyServices.aspx

AMD warrants that processors sold through the AMD Processor in a Box Program, which have a "qualifying" serial number, when properly installed and used, will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will substantially conform to AMD's publicly available specifications for a period of three (3) years after the date the AMD processor was purchased.

http://support.amd.com/us/warranty/Pages/Non-BoxedOriginalEquipmentManufacturer(OEM)WarrantyInformation.aspx

Non-Boxed Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Warranty Information
AMD's warranty on processors extends only to customers who purchased products DIRECTLY FROM AMD and does not cover products purchased from resellers. You should direct any warranty inquiries to the supplier from whom you purchased this product.

You are basically at the mercy of your reseller return period which at Newegg is probably 30 days.

Note that this applies to Intel as well.

http://www.intel.com/support/replacements.htm

Intel sells processors, motherboards, and other products via Retail and Wholesale channels. Retail products are sold in clearly marked individual boxes and carry a warranty directly from Intel. Wholesale products are not sold in retail boxes and are typically pre-installed by a system manufacturer (ex. HP*, Dell*, Gateway*) or reseller. Intel does not provide direct warranty support for wholesale products.

Feel free to disagree, but this is their written warranty statement. YMMV.

Note to the OP: Personally I've had no problems purchasing OEM processors, as generally speaking if the processor is fine the first few weeks, unless abused it should be fine for years.

Side note, if you want the best air cooling available always go with copper heat sinks.
http://www.google.com/products/cata...altake+v1&cid=12685733078243686310&sa=title#p

The Thermaltake V1 is not a very good air cooler. Thermaltake has always been "form over function." While materials do make a difference, design is key.

 

[LoneNinja]

I own both the cooler master hyper tx3 and the cooler master hyper 212+ and they're both great coolers for their price.

 

[hondaf17]

Thanks for the responses guys...good to know I need to be on the lookout for compatability...

What do you think of this heatsink and fan...?:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835185096

My goal was to get one between the cooler master tx3 and hyper 212, quality and price-wise....anyone heard of this brand or should i just get the tx3 (hyper 212 is too much)...

TYIA,

 

[mentalcrisis00]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-125-_-Product

I'd say get this Arctic Cooling freezer 64 before the scythe you linked. Scythe is a good company but that cooler is questionable. I've never used it but it looks like it has an aluminum base and kinda on the small side.

AC Freezer is one of the most popular coolers cause it's small, has copper base, and it's relatively cheap. I'm using a thermalright ultra 120 on my chip and to me it's the best cooler. I bought it on this forum for $25 and $10 for the AM3 bolt thru kit, it retails for about $50. However that AC Freezer 64 would be good for you I think because you won't have to buy additional parts and it mounts easily.

Keep in mind the cooler master TX3 has similar performance to the freezer and it's $10 cheaper. You won't be disappointed with either choice I'm sure.

I'm surprised about that AMD warranty thing, glad I bought my X4 retail cause i had no idea. Thanks for the heads up Zap

 

[chubbyfatazn]

At $31 shipped, I'm not so sure that I'd recommend the AC. I paid $20 shipped for mine four years ago, and while I'm still using it in my main rig I don't feel its cooling abilities are worth $31.

If the OP lives near a Micro Center (no location in profile) they have a Vendetta 2 for $25 after rebate. Since he's not overclocking though I'd put in another vote for the TX3 linked above.

 

[DrMrLordX]

If you don't plan to OC, find someone who got a Phenom II x4 955/965BE retail and try to bum the stock hsf off them. Chances are they will be using an aftermarket HSF and should have at least one stock AM3 cooler handy.

When it comes to the TX3 it's hard to beat it on price, but a stock AM3 HSF should be available for nothing (or close to it). Ask around in the Free Stuff forum or, if you happen to know any, with some local AM3/X4 owners.

edit: or try eBay, I found at least one there, albeit without a Buy it Now button.

 

[hondaf17]

Thanks guys for the suggestions. I like that arctic cooling freezer 64 - doesn't say it's compatabile with AM3 but reviewers seem to be using it on AM3. Good price-point. I'll look in the free stuff forum as someone suggested otherwise will get it.

PS - I am about 5 minutes away from a Microcenter, and I see that Vendetta on sale.

Also, if you want, check out the below thread and comment on the rest of my build.

http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2058578

TYIA,

 

[buildingacomputer]

I also have an AMD 4 core (555 BE unlocked), speed bumped from 3.2 and 3.4 GHz just because it is BE. Some folks here suggested 120 mm cooler when I was asking for pre-purchase input. Guess what. The heat pipes are not even warm to touch. OEM would have been sufficient.

I can give you my oem cooler for free. It's all aluminum with 80mm fan. it's quiet.
Or you can buy an inexpensive 92 mm heatpipe cooler. Newegg's cooler master tx3 (?) and Rosewill are $20+5 s/h.

I have core2quad Q9300 on my other computer. It has 92 mm cooler. The new AMD is even cooler than core2quad. I didn't know.