jmacavali
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I have an AM3 board and need a new CPU cooler. The one I have now is the stock fan and heatsink and the fan is making a clicking noise so I'm afraid it's dying.
Running, even under load, it's only getting to about 35 or so degrees C so I'm not looking for any massive cooling needs. I just want a basic replacement for the stock cooler, maybe a slight upgrade. Mostly I'm looking for something really quiet.
Also, should I grab some heatsink compound or just use what it comes with (or will it come with anything)?
EDIT1:
I've seen this: but it's HUGE!...I don't think I need all that. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065
EDIT2:
I'm thinking of something as simple as this maybe: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103087 or should I go with something bigger?
Thoughts anyone?
Running, even under load, it's only getting to about 35 or so degrees C so I'm not looking for any massive cooling needs. I just want a basic replacement for the stock cooler, maybe a slight upgrade. Mostly I'm looking for something really quiet.
Also, should I grab some heatsink compound or just use what it comes with (or will it come with anything)?
EDIT1:
I've seen this: but it's HUGE!...I don't think I need all that. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065
EDIT2:
I'm thinking of something as simple as this maybe: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103087 or should I go with something bigger?
Thoughts anyone?
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