Recommended Heatsink/Fan for an AMD Duron 1/1.1 ghz?

[DiZASTiX]

Hi, i am new to CPUs and all and i need some help. There seems to be so many different kinds of HS/F out there and I don't know what to use for what? I will soon proabably be buying a AMD Duron 1 or 1.1 ghz CPU. I am wondering what would you recommend for a Heatsink/Fan for it. Any help would be really great!

 

[mechBgon]

You can buy the CPU in the Retail package (not OEM) and it will come with a heatsink in the package. If you want another suggestion, here's a very nice heatsink/fan unit for a good price: Taisol 760092 and you should pick up some good-quality thermal grease too. That heatsink is good enough for any Duron or any AthlonXP.

edit: also, if you can afford it, and if your motherboard supports it, get an AthlonXP 1700+ instead of a Duron. If you need guidance on whether your motherboard and RAM will work with the AthlonXP, just say what you've got and we can check out the compatibility.

 

[DiZASTiX]

Ok thanks for all the info, i would get an AthlonXP but i checked and the mobo supports only AMD Athlon / Duron ~ 1 ghz. It is not that big of a deal since it is not my primary system. Thanks again

 

[rogue1979]

If your board only supports Athlon/Duron up 1GHz then they are talking about a spitfire core. The Duron 1.1GHz is a morgan core which is based on the palomino. I would check the manufacturer for a bios update. Maybe you can stick a 1600+ or something in there?

 

[DiZASTiX]

Nope, i messed up. It cannot support 1.1 only Athlon/Duron 1 GHz. Thanks for your help rogue1979

 

[DiZASTiX]

I have one last question, I know it is cheap but would this one work for an Atholon 1.1 GHz Socket A?

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?submit=property&DEPA=1

The one I am talking about is the
COOLER MASTER DP5-6I11A CPU HEAT SINK AND FAN - RETAIL
First one on list...

 

[mechBgon]

Yeah, that one will handle it fine (it may run a bit loud though)

 

[DiZASTiX]

Ok, thanks again mechBgon

 

[CraigRT]

I wouldn't use anything but the stock HSF on a Duron.. but if you gotta buy one.. just buy a CoolerMaster OEM style unit... they work FINE and they are inexpensive....

 

[DiZASTiX]

Actually I am getting and Athlon 1.1...but i will look into that HSF to, thanks