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Old 04-07-2008, 05:37 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Socket AM2+ heatsink / cooling

Hey guys just wondering what the best heatsink for this socket is. I seen the Zalman's and just wondering if they fit ok.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103244
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Zalman is great! kept my phenom 27c idle 34c load.. my 5000+ at 3.2 is v28c idle also load 33c and most cpu coolers come with multi socket adaptors
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Old 04-07-2008, 06:29 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Zalman is great! kept my phenom 27c idle 34c load.. my 5000+ at 3.2 is v28c idle also load 33c and most cpu coolers come with multi socket adaptors
Nice man, did you have any issues with the Zalman being so big?

I have a Gigabyte ds5 mobo
(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128074)

just wondering if space will be an issue

Here is the one I am wanting to get: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835118223

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Nice man, did you have any issues with the Zalman being so big?

I have a Gigabyte ds5 mobo
(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128074)

just wondering if space will be an issue

Here is the one I am wanting to get: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835118223

Thanks again zero
Nah not problem mate, I'd say that the ZALMAN 9500A would fit nicely.
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