MicroATX ... need a CPU heatsink/fan? Is this a bad idea?

[Dill Bertweed]

I've read various threads where people end up saying "but why are you trying to build a microATX?"

Well, I don't know if I have a logical reason.. except that I'm building it for my dad, and so it needs to be capable of moving around the house.

So I made up a system for about $300, and I work at Intel so I got a free Conroe C2D chip. The only problem I've had is finding a CPU heatsink or fan.

What do I need to keep the Conroe from getting overly hot? Dad isnt a gamer, just dad stuff, emails, movies, etc. Any suggestions?

 

[ch33zw1z]

It depends on what microATX case you plan on using. So post up what you're getting and what it's going into.

 

[wwswimming]

there's plenty of people with left-over Intel OEM heatsinks. they work
perfectly good.

 

[mpilchfamily]

If they system has to be moved around the house then wouldn't it be better to buy him a laptop?

 

[Dill Bertweed]

I bought the following stuff to build his system. I also bought an Arctic Freezer 7 but now realize its going to be too big. I'm not building a laptop because Intel only gives out PC chips to its employees.


IN WIN IW-BT611T.300SL Silver Best Performed 0.8mm SECC Japanese Steel metal MicroATX Desktop Computer Case 300W Power Supply - http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811108060

Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM - http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16822148262

GIGABYTE GA-G31M-ES2L LGA 775 Intel G31 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail - http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813128357

Pioneer 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE Model DVR-116DBK - OEM - http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16827129023

Crucial Ballistix 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model BL2KIT25664AA80A - Retail - http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820148212