Need a replacement! help?

[HatterMadness]

My CPU normally runs at 59 degrees C but i saw it top 69 degrees right before my computer froze.

I need a suggestion for a new Heatsink/Fan/Thermal paste set.
Nothing overboard, i plan on building a new computer in a few months, but i want this one to continue working till then and beyond.

The CPU is an AMD Athlon XP 2700+
If anyone cares to know, the motherboard is an Epox EP-8RDA+

 

[Operandi]

Thermalright SI-97A + 92mm Panflo L1BX. You might consider it "overboard" but it's compatible with future CPUs so consider it an investment.

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

Originally posted by: Operandi
Thermalright SI-97A + 92mm Panflo L1BX. You might consider it "overboard" but it's compatible with future CPUs so consider it an investment.

Ditto: http://www.svc.com/ has it cheaper. It comes with VG TIM. Buy some Ceramique
if you wish. The SI-97A is upwardly compatable with AMD chips. Read some reviews.


...Galvanized

 

[zagood]

Also check your case airflow configuration...fans, bunched up cables, etc.

-z

 

[RallyMaster]

Also try to reseat the heatsink and changing to a better thermal paste. Might actually do the trick.

 

[Bobthelost]

First thing, make sure everything is cleaned, no point in reseating the heatsink or buying a new one if all you need is to clear out some dust.