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Old 20-07-2005, 23:30   #14
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Re: Recommend a CPU cooler?
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Originally Posted by zinglebarb
also you will only be able to buy 512 meg of crap ram for 20 quid

reseat cpu clean heatsink and fan and use good thermal compound if this does not cool it down how about a nice zalman http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatal...alman_121.html
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Originally Posted by homealone
I agree with the idea to reseat the cpu with a decent compound, first, and see how that goes.

The hardest bit about messing with cpu coolers is the clip, I have found cases which allow dropping down the motherboard still attached to the base-plate are easiest, as you get room to work. Vitally important, when re-fitting the cooler, is that the clip is engaged in one go, any sideways movement is especially bad, as the compound will be smeared about.
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Originally Posted by Matth
The Socket A CPU, the main risk is actually chipping the open core, plus the usual one of screwdrivering the motherboard tracks.

I had over 70C on an Athlon it didn't die, and it didn't beep - if the BIOS is set to alarm at 60 and shut down at 70, I'd up it to alarm 70, shut 80, or even 80/90.

I've also fiddled with S2Kctl (puts an Athlon into low power disconnect when idle, but stresses the transient response of the regulators to the point of instability on some motherboards and RMClock from CPU Rightmark.

I replaced a no-name cooler with a Thermosonic V60-4210 - and I got a spare Arctic copper silent 2L (very cheap, for one that includes a backplate-mounted high/medium/low switch) for a spare... I'd say that is worth looking at, as you can tailor performance/noise using the switch



http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...duct_uid=87736
Also worth a look, a prime example of the ever-popular "wedge" profile, which matches an 80mm fan to a heatsink that's less likely to foul motherboard components - and with free shipping, it's a bargain!

http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...duct_uid=55761
And another, though check the reviews, some say this is a monster that DOES foul components, though it's another wedge profile.



http://bigbruin.com/reviews/silent2l/
According to this, Low is for up to 2500+, and Medium for up to 3200+
Looks like it would need to be on high, if you have a cooling problem, as it does not have the same perfomance as the "luxury" models
http://www.systemcooling.com/arcticcooling_cs2l-03.html

Wow - thanks for that all - when I can summon up the compound & a bit of dutch courage I'll give it a go
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