Questions about changing the HSF combo on an older comp...

[Xpred]

I'm a newb when it comes to buying different HSFs than stock. I've built a few computers in the past, but I've always used stock HSF that comes with the CPU. Right now, I have a 3.5 year old computer that is a P4 2.0A GHz Northwood S478. It is pretty loud and hot. I wanted to buy a different HSF than the stock one so it would be cooler and less noise. I do not know any, but I heard Zalman is one of the best. Upon researching on NewEgg, I found these two brands with great reviews... are these two good or can you recommend me some others:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835185114

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835106606

Also, the installation shouldn't be too hard, right? Just remove the original HSF. Clean up carefully the old stock thermal paste, reapply new one (I use Arctic Ceramique and the ArcticClean cleaners), and then put the new HSF on. Correct? Thanks.

 

[Corporate Thug]

install process is correct

do u have a specific budget???

 

[Xpred]

Probably no more than $40.

 

[Corporate Thug]

http://store.yahoo.com/svcompucycle/xp-90-21.html

 

[Xpred]

Hmm.. I see that last link you gave me is just the heatsink. I was looking for a heatsink/fan combo that is already pre-attached...

 

[Corporate Thug]

here is a nice fan to go along with it

http://store.yahoo.com/svcompucycle/fba09a12u.html

 

[Corporate Thug]

or try this:

http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?p=FAN-CL...410dd13c73a9eb874a377443d4e9cc35ce9d00

 

[Jhhnn]

Save your money, get one of these, because they're on sale-

http://www.svc.com/acss4utcl.html

Not that I'm big on the blue led's, but I'd put up with them for the money

Or one of these, probably slightly noisier under most circumstances, still a lot better than stock, also a bargain-

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835151122

Be sure there's clearance for the fan if you choose the Spire model...

I can appreciate the desire for quiet computers, but not spending mucho moola on older machines when quality low-cost options are available...

 

[Xpred]

Ah, cool. Thanks!

 

[Ping to the Pong]

Originally posted by: Jhhnn
Save your money, get one of these, because they're on sale-

http://www.svc.com/acss4utcl.html

Not that I'm big on the blue led's, but I'd put up with them for the money

Good pick Jhhnn. the Arctic Cooling Super Silencer 4 Ultra is a good cooler for the price. Its really quiet too!