Which CPU Heatsink/Fan for my A64 3500+?

MatrixEVO

MatrixEVO

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I'm currently using a stock AMD cooler for my CPU (see sig). I want to get a new one, one that will be efficient in cooling when the load is heavy. What would you suggest for my setup (see sig)? My budget is about $30.
 
Why not wait a bit until you upgrade, then get a better processor as well. You can get an X2 now for around $85.
 
[-0MEGA-];606004 said:
Why not wait a bit until you upgrade, then get a better processor as well. You can get an X2 now for around $85.
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You know I don't have the money right now to upgrade, cause it would cost a lot for a worthwile upgrade. If I did upgrade, it would be to a Core 2 Duo, not an A64 X2.
 
Styrak said:
The stock cooler is fine. You don't really need a better one.
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I forgot to mention that I overclock. The stock cooler isn't very good for me, and even at stock speeds it does a bad job of cooling the processor when there is a heavy load on it. I think I have narrowed my choice down to 3 different coolers shown here:

Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro - $26.24 shipped

Thermaltake A1 - $38.55 shipped

Thermaltake A2 - $38.05 shipped
 
I'd take the Arctic Cooling Freezer. It is cheaper, as well as being a proven design.
 
MatrixEVO said:
You know I don't have the money right now to upgrade, cause it would cost a lot for a worthwile upgrade. If I did upgrade, it would be to a Core 2 Duo, not an A64 X2.
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Which is why I think its not worth spending more money on a new cooler :)

At least until you pay me the $40 :P
 
I have actually owned a AC Freezer 64 Pro before, but it became damaged. The only thing I don't like about it is that it's very heavy and puts stress on the motherboard.

[-0MEGA-];607263 said:
Which is why I think its not worth spending more money on a new cooler :)

At least until you pay me the $40 :P
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I wouldn't buy this until I paid you back Geoff.
 
I love my AC Freezer 64 Pro. It keeps my athlon 64 4000+ at a nice 33 idle and havnt broken 44 on full load and I run it at 2.97 GHz. Of course your going to want some Arctic Silver 5 instead of the pad it comes with
 
MatrixEVO said:
I have actually owned a AC Freezer 64 Pro before, but it became damaged. The only thing I don't like about it is that it's very heavy and puts stress on the motherboard.



I wouldn't buy this until I paid you back Geoff.
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haha, im just playing :P

I likes my AC Freezer 7 Pro as well, but as you said, it is really heavy and it put alot of stress on the motherboard.
 
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