processor & cooler

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if i buy a processor, would i need to buy a cooler for it too, or is it
included?
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A heatsink/fan is included in the Retail Box version. The OEM version
does not include the heatsink/fan.

The Retail Box version usually includes a much longer warranty.
However, the fastest processors in today's market are being shipped
with inadequate cooling so you will likely end up buying an
after-market cooler.

Call your vendor and seek their advice on specific models of CPU.

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Bob said:
A heatsink/fan is included in the Retail Box version. The OEM version
does not include the heatsink/fan.
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I would personally buy the OEM (cheaper) version without the cooler and put
a decent heatsink and fan on myself (probably a quiet Zalman). If you do get
one without a heatsink, don't be tempted to try it without - not even to
test it works as they burn up (literally) in just a couple of seconds.
 
I would personally buy the OEM (cheaper) version without the cooler and put
a decent heatsink and fan on myself (probably a quiet Zalman). If you do get
one without a heatsink, don't be tempted to try it without - not even to
test it works as they burn up (literally) in just a couple of seconds.
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The thing that concerns me is the warranty. Yhe OEM CPU has a very
short warranty, so you must assemble and test immediately.

Can anyone let us know their personal experiences with OEM CPUs.


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Bob said:
The thing that concerns me is the warranty. Yhe OEM CPU has a very
short warranty, so you must assemble and test immediately.

Can anyone let us know their personal experiences with OEM CPUs.
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I have had no bother at all with my XP2500+. I have had the processor
overclocked, underclocked and at present correctly clocked, but undervolted
for quiet, cool operation. I bought it as OEM and didn't even know the
warranty was shorter - is that always the case?
 
I have had no bother at all with my XP2500+. I have had the processor
overclocked, underclocked and at present correctly clocked, but undervolted
for quiet, cool operation. I bought it as OEM and didn't even know the
warranty was shorter - is that always the case?
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I do not know, but I suspect there is some difference in the warranty
when an end user could screw things up by not installing a fan.


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bought my 2800+ almost 2 years ago OEM never had a problem with it, still
haven't decide on which Zalman to replace my Vantec Aeroflow yet though lol
 
What's a good fan for an Athlon 2600+? I currently have a stock fan.


Alan

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bought my 2800+ almost 2 years ago OEM never had a problem with it, still
haven't decide on which Zalman to replace my Vantec Aeroflow yet though lol
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Run the stress test and see how hot things get. Then call your
favorite vendor and see what they think.

I can tell you that if you have a 3.2GHz P4 Prescott you will need a
Zalman 7700. It's one huge mutha, but it keeps that CPU cool.

By contrast I have a 2.4 GHz Celeron D for my Internet SOHO machine
and I am getting by with the Retail Box cooler. I can't get it
anywhere near 60C. I do have 3 extra Panaflo fans, so that helps.

A reminder people often forget: You must schedule periodic dust
removal from the CPU cooler. That is the single most common cause of
CPU overheating.


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What's a good fan for an Athlon 2600+? I currently have a stock fan.


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Look for a heatsink and fan rated to take up to a 3000ghz CPU (or higher)
it should have a copper base for better heat conductivity and a 80mm fan.
bigger fans tend to rotate slower than 60mm and hence cause less noise.
stock heatsink fans that come with retail Athlons tend to have smaller fast
fans that are a bit noisy.

If you get one that has variable speed adjustment you can speed it up in the
summer and slow it down in the winter for less noise if you want. you dont
have to pay the earth either - I paid about £8 buying mine from Ebuyer here
in the UK but I would have paid double that in a local shop for the same
thing.
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/prod...2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=58513

I also have a couple of slow and quiet 90mm fans - one sucks air into the
case
at the front and the other sucks air out just below the PSU. A little bit of
air
flow in the case makes all the differance.
 
What's a good fan for an Athlon 2600+? I currently have a stock fan.
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What do you want - cheap, really cool or quiet (or a combination?). How cool
is your case - might find extra case fans help more than changing the CPU
cooler?
 
What's a good fan for an Athlon 2600+? I currently have a stock fan.
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What's wrong with it?

I am running a 2.4GHz Celeron D with the Retail Box cooler and it
never gets above 55C even when I am running DVD Shrink full blast.

If you are running a bit hot, make sure that the heat sink and fan
assembly is completely clear of dust. It does not take long to clog a
heat sink with a fan pulling in dust all the time.


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