Newbie in CPU Cooling: Need Advice

munchow2

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I have a P4 2.8 @ 3.2 Northwood, P4P800 mobo so although I was looking at something like a zalman 7700, it will not fit on the mobo since there is not enough clearance from the power supply.

I was thinking something like the SilverStone NT02 but it says that the cooler is for use with p4 prescott 3.6 or higher. Does that mean it won't do much for my 2.8/pseudo 3.2 p4?

Any other suggestions would be much appreciated.

I am looking to OC my computer hopefully to 3.6 or so.

EDIT: Forgot to mention that I live in Toronto so a lot of online retailers don't ship up here.

EDIT: So even if my system is a 2.8, I can install coolers for say... p4 prescott 3.6??

EDIT: What Fan is adequate for xp-90 and/or xp-120?