Question about 1.33 GHzThunderbird...

TheJackal

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I noticed the one from Newegg says "OEM version". How is this different from the non-OEM version and what is the difference? I'm wanting to install it on an EPOX 8k7a.
 

Adul

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OEm comes with a shorter waranty and no heatsink and fan. Retail comes in a fancy retail box, 3 year waranty, and a heatsink fan.
 

TheJackal

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Thanks for the info. Two more questions. Know where i get a non-OEM version and is it a lot more expensive than $150?
 

Boonesmi

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newegg also sells retail tbirds they tend to cost about $30-40 more. i always buy oem cause i dont like the heatsink that comes with the retail version.
 

TheJackal

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Can you recommend a good heatsink + fan for a Tbird 1.33? The one i saw at Newegg had the following description:

Cooler Master EP5-6i11 AMD Socket A Processor Fan with Heatsink, support upto 1.4GHz CPU, Retail Box Version.

It costs 11$, is it any good?
 

Boonesmi

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i dont really like any of the ones at newegg
i like TaiSol CGK760092 good cooling and quiet (not exactly quiet, but its about as quiet as they get for that good of cooling)
 

Boonesmi

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the ones at newegg will work on the 1.4 if newegg says they will, but.... most likely they will run warmer then most would like.
 

Namuna

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the CoolerMaster that Newegg recommends for the 1.33GHz SUCKS!.

I know this because I bought the thing with my 1.33GHz...Which has been QUICKLY replaced by my current UBER-Cooler the Swiftech MC462A!

If you want an inexpensive, but still KICKASS Heatsink/Fan for your CPU...I strongly recommend the GlobalWin FOP32-1. You can find them for under $20 and they're highly rated in just about any decent review you find!

I'm sure some folks are going to tell you not to forget getting good Thermal Compound (like the Arctic Silver II)...But since you're not planning on Overclocking, and you'd only lower your temps by about 4°C...You can save the $9 or so dollars and stick with the generic JIZZ that comes with the HS/F.

 

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Jackal~

Since you said you are not planning on overclocking, I strongly suggest buying the retail box CPU, getting the 3-year factory warranty and an AMD-approved HSF that will do the job just fine.

Had you said you planned to overclock the CPU then an OEM version would (by far) be the most cost-effective purchase since whatever warranty you got would become worthless as soon as you OC the CPU and the retail HSF is just not good enough (when OC'ing). :D
 

TheJackal

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I can't find the retail version of the 1.33 for under $170, whereas, i can get an OEM version + a separate fan for $150. Is the $20 extra because the extended warranty or is there somewhere cheaper?
 

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I have one I got from Newegg, Retail and it does fine and I find myself using it more and more, The other one has the God awful 7,000 RPM fan on it and I thought I could take it for the overclocking and testing, But their are times I just can't handle it, So if you are not going to over clock it would be hard to beat everything you get with a retail processor to save 10 bucks
 

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TheJackal: I also prefer OEM chips over retail ones. Like many others, I prefer to use a much better HSF than the one provided with retail chips. And, to me at least, the extended warranty is moot. I rarely keep a chip for one year, let alone 3.

Regarding your question about a good HSF, I ordered a Thermalright SK6/Delta 60mm combo from plycon for my 1.33GHz T-Bird.
 

Bad Dude

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Hey Senior Guy
Can you email or PM me? My buddy wants to sell his Photoshop 6 full version.
Thanks.
 

Buz2b

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I just got a Thermalright SK6 also and it does a heck of a job. The ambient temps in my "office" are really high and the SK6 has kept my new rig well within limits. It's worth it just for the peace of mind you'll have. :cool:
 

frankroh

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Burned up CPU is just another excuse to buy another (usually faster) CPU. :)

I would get the OEM CPU and a decent HSF like FOP32 or FOP38(quieter.) If you are not going to OC, you could even go for Thermatake Volcano II. It's middle-of-the-road HSF but it is only $8 at Newegg. It is certainly better than the OEM HSF.