Will I need a new heatsink if I get an Athlon 64?

[tboo]

I currently have a Thermaright AX-7 on my Barton 2500 which I am quite happy with. I soon will be upgrading to an Athlon 64. Does that platform use a different kind of heatsink? Or can I use my AX-7?

 

[RussianSensation]

Since AX-7 only fits on a Socket A(462) and 370 and Athlon 64 is primarily a 754 socket which requires the support of the heatsink by 2 nipples, you will either have to use a retail heatsink or buy a new one.

 

[tboo]

Damn!

Thanks for the reply

Who makes socket 754 heatsinks?

 

[EnderNine]

Zalman makes damn fine ones

 

[myocardia]

Dang, even Thermaltake is making them now, here's the link, at the bottom of the page. I think you'll be happy with the hsf that comes with the retail version, though. I haven't heard anyone complaining about them, except for the guys over at xtremesystems.org, of course!

 

[Markfw]

I really like my Thermaltake Silent Boost K8. Check it out. I got mine at SVC, since newegg didn't have them when I got mineBut they do now

 

[jjjjayd13]

Originally posted by: Markfw900
I really like my Thermaltake Silent Boost K8. Check it out. I got mine at SVC, since newegg didn't have them when I got mineBut they do now

Those look like XP's, not 64's.

But check this one at Newegg's, link

 

[Markfw]

I fixed my link above for the Silent boost K8