CPU cooling questions

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by simkna, 24 Oct 2002.

  1. simkna

    simkna What's a Dremel?

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    OK, I'm just building a new machine (P4 2.53) and when I open all my boxes, it turned out I got a bare CPU, not a retail box kit, so I'm looking for a cooler for it.
    First Question however - there is a sticker on top of the CPU which says the warranty is invalid if removed - only thing is, this thing can't be good for cooling interface, surely. What should I do, remove it, or keep it on?
    Second. Now i'm looking for a cooler for the CPU. What do people recommend? I'm looking to OC it as close to 3Ghz as I can get, but want a quiet PC without spending the earth. Something that Maplin stock would be good as I want to build up this weekend, so anything I have to wait a few days for is bad. If they only sell rubbish, however, I guess I can wait.

    Thanks

    Si.
     
  2. felix the cat

    felix the cat Spaceman Spiff

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    remove the sticker and replace with as3


    get an alpha pal 8049...you wont regret it...
     
  3. aCe2k

    aCe2k What's a Dremel?

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    maybe a fan too :D
     
  4. Kargin

    Kargin Overdose . . .

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    Yeah, vote for the Alpha, and if you don't mind noise, throwinf a Delta 80mm on there would keep it ultra chilly, but if you want quiet then a Panaflo or Papst 30-35cfm fan should be plenty good.

    Good luck.
     
  5. cderalow

    cderalow bondage master!

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    might want to mention thats its the 8942 and not the 8049....
     
  6. felix the cat

    felix the cat Spaceman Spiff

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    thats the one...i got an 8045 so i cant rember the right no...:sigh: :worried:
     

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