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Heatsink juggling

beatle

beatle

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I have a CNPS-7000A on my Winchester 3200+. My HTPC is getting a new mb/cpu combo from Newegg (3400+ and Biostar NF325-A7). I don't know if I have the remaining mounting hardware for the Zalman since I've had it over 2 1/2 years. Does it use the same hardware to mount it to the new mb/cpu combo? If not, what's a cheap heatsink I can use for the new setup? It won't be overclocked. I have a boatload of 80mm L1as that I can use so it doesn't need to come with a fan unless it takes a size other than 80mm. If I can use the old Zalman on the new mb/cpu combo, what's a good, quiet HSF that I can use for my Winny? It doesn't have to be dirt cheap. Quiet is the name of the game.
 
Originally posted by: beatle
I have a CNPS-7000A on my Winchester 3200+. My HTPC is getting a new mb/cpu combo from Newegg (3400+ and Biostar NF325-A7). I don't know if I have the remaining mounting hardware for the Zalman since I've had it over 2 1/2 years. Does it use the same hardware to mount it to the new mb/cpu combo? If not, what's a cheap heatsink I can use for the new setup? It won't be overclocked. I have a boatload of 80mm L1as that I can use so it doesn't need to come with a fan unless it takes a size other than 80mm. If I can use the old Zalman on the new mb/cpu combo, what's a good, quiet HSF that I can use for my Winny? It doesn't have to be dirt cheap. Quiet is the name of the game.
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ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 64 Pro Cooling Fan with Heatsink

For either system. 24 bucks and free shipping. Just picked one up myself.....a little bit of a PITA to install but it uses the standard/stock A64 mounting bracket and it's definitely whisper quiet...and cool.

Get a S939 X2 4200+ @2.52 @ 1.47volts and idling at 32C loading at 42C :thumbsup:
 
I ordered one and for the averge CPU, you would get a quiet PC no more no less! I do not believe the extra cooling would provide a "safety" benefit for the CPU even when the CPU is OC by 20% at stock voltage and cooling the CPU is all the time within normal temprature spec. Spending extra $50 or even hundreds of dollars ( on fancy colling) is just waste of money

Beiruty.
 
What do you recommend? I o/c my Winchester but the HTPC will be run at stock speed. I appreciate more efficient cooling for this PC especially since it's housed inside my home theater stand where there is no airflow. I've cooked my 1700+ to the point of shutting down in the summer.
 
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