Heatsink for P4

[lbhskier37]

Hi there, I am new to this whole P4 overclocking thing. I have always used AMD systems, but Intels superiour performance in the main game I play is prompting me to switch. I need some advice on a heatsink. I am getting a 2.6c P4 and an Abit IS7, my goal is to get it up to 250fsb which would be 3.25ghz I think. What kind of heatsink should I use? I have an Alpha 8045(think thats the name) on my Athlon with a fairly quiet 80mm fan on it. I dont want anything that would be much louder than my current setup. Is there any way to fit my Alpha on the P4?

 

[wicktron]

No, they make an Alpha specifically for the P4. The model is the PAL8942. Great heatsink, however, there are better. I would look into the Swiftech MCX4000, the Zalman CNPS7000-Cu, the Thermalright SLK-900U or SLK-800U, or the Vantec Aeroflow.

 

[Lyfer]

SLK800 for $28 from svc.com. That is a steal.

 

[lbhskier37]

Thanks guys, thinking hard about that Vantec, would the SLK800 be that much better though? HOw about noise levels on each?

 

[Corporate Thug]

the noise level on the slk800 is solely dependent on the fan you choose to put on it. i would choose the slk800 over the vantec

 

[ChampionAtTufshop]

slkX00U + your current fan from the amd alpha heatsink = your new heatsink for p4