Recommendation for a CPU cooler for socket A

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Hello Everyone,

The Thermaltake fan (A5025S12C for Orb)on my T-bird CPU finally
stopped working properly. My computer wouldn't start unless I took
out the fan power cable. I search Google for this fan in vain. It
seems that I will have to replace the whole cooler. I would like to
have recommendations on a good and quiet socket A cooler for under
$30. Thanks in advance.

xyz
 
xyz said:
Hello Everyone,

The Thermaltake fan (A5025S12C for Orb)on my T-bird CPU finally
stopped working properly. My computer wouldn't start unless I took
out the fan power cable. I search Google for this fan in vain. It
seems that I will have to replace the whole cooler. I would like to
have recommendations on a good and quiet socket A cooler for under
$30. Thanks in advance.

xyz
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Try an ultra quiet Zalman. It works for me.
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=371003
 
NBK said:
Try an ultra quiet Zalman. It works for me.
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=371003
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Here is what I got the comment for Zalman CNPS7000A-CU

http://www.endpcnoise.com/cgi-bin/e/cpucomparison.html

Pro - Most efficient and quietest cooler available for Athlon XP CPUs
Pro - Cools the hottest Athlon XP CPUs and beyond
Con - Heavy - at 773 grams, it is 473 grams above AMD's stated weight limit
Con - Incompatible with most Socket 462 motherboards

My motherboard is Asus-A7V, which is compatible with Zalman CNPS7000A-CU based on
http://www.zalmanusa.com/product/cooler/7000(AB)_462MBlist_eng.htm

Will the weight be an issue?

xyz
 
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