How to look for the right cpu fan or cpufan/heatsink

davie23223

davie23223

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My brother is using a case fan to cool his heatsink/cpu.

We don't know what type of fan to buy for that heatsink, we think that heatsink is the original one that came with the cpu.

It's an Athlon XP 2800+ cpu

Anyone have any ideas what RPMs or what size fan etc this cpu/heatsink needs?

Just looking for an original fan that will cool this cpu normally, not some expensive fancy one for oc'ing etc.. Just an original one that cost maybe $10-$20
 
Really, I just need a fan, We don't want to do all that thermal paste stuff, might ruine it since we have no experience of installing a cpu/heatsink before. :(

But thanks anyways
 
Ive been researching on how to install cpu/heatsink with thermal paste etc but the only thing I don't understand is how to clean the old paste off. I heard you have to buy some liquid and wipe it off, or scrape it off with rigid plastic. But wouldn't you be damaging the cpu if you scrape the paste off?
 
This site provides information on how to remove and apply thermal compound. It's for arctic silver, but the instructions are basically the same for any CPU compund.
 
might ruine it since we have no experience of installing a cpu/heatsink before.
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Hehe K7 sinks are a bit creepy to play with for the first time ;) My guess would be ebay

but the only thing I don't understand is how to clean the old paste off
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Isopropyl alcohol, non-flavored vodka, rubbing alcohol etc :)
 
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