• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

how good is the amd retail heatsink?

S

stickybytes

Golden Member
if i get the retail version of the amd 3200+ processor, it comes with a heatsink and fan. How good is their heatsink+fan combo? Does it do the job?
 
If it comes with that heatsink and fan than it has to do fine or they couldn't sell it to you, but who leaves there processors at stock speeds? If you plan to overclock or maybe if you just live in a hot room, I suggest getting a better heatsink and fan.
 
If your are not into overclocking, then this is a good HSF. Kept my 3200+ at 47C under load for many hours at a time.
 
Originally posted by: stickybytes
Originally posted by: Sonic587
Originally posted by: stickybytes
Does it do the job?
Click to expand...


If it didn't, they wouldn't be shipping it with their processors, now would they? 😉


BTW, is this for a XP or A64?
Click to expand...

Athlon 64.

Is it good enough for a little overclock?
Click to expand...

My athlon 64 3000 stayed cool in a AC environment in a well ventilated case with a 220 x 10 overclock. Of course, my motherboard can't really handle the over clock.
 
retail cooler as you can see it has a variable speed fan and Shin-etsu for the T.I.M so it's a great cooler for stock, and the only one I didn't remove the T.I.M. from.
 
Maybe I just got lucky, but the retail heatsink kept my 2500+ Barton stable at 3200+ 2.2Ghz. Highest temp I saw was 56C. I swapped it for an SLK900U and now CPU temp is around 47C under load. Big difference, but it was already stable before and under 60C is safe for Bartons so I didn't really *need* it. It's probably as good as any other $10 heatsink you can buy. It'll definitely keep it stable at stock speeds and maybe overclocked a bit too.

This is for the Athlon XP. I haven't seen the A64 retail heatsink.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top