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Which heatsink can I buy?

Discussion in 'Overclocking, Cooling and Modding' started by death, Jan 21, 2005.

  1. death Newcomer, in training Posts: 56

    Hey guys;

    My Specs:
    AMD ATHLON XP 2100+ 256K 266FSB SOCKET A RETAIL BOX
    512MB PC2700 DDR333 SAMSUNG RAM
    ABITR9550-128CDT RADEON 9550 128MB DDR AGP8X
    WD 80GB 7200rpm hard drive
    SOLTEK KT400-A4 ATX SOCKET A DDR400 AGP4X 5PCI ATA133 USB2.0 W/SOUND

    I am stuck between three heatsSinks. Please help me decide:

    VANTEC AEROFLOW SOCKETA CPU COOLER TMD 5600RPM 35.5CFM 38DBA

    THERMALTAKE A1889-01 SILENT BOOST SOCKETA COPPER 2450RPM 27.5CFM 21DBA


    These were recommended by most people. If there are another heatsink for the same price ($30), please let me know.

    Which is better cooling system from these 2? I have a stock heatsink and I want to cool my cpu which is running very hot about 62-65 degrees Celcius. I don't mind the noise. Just want a better cooling system. Also, do these include fan, thermal greese or pad?

    Is there any other good heatsink in the same price range?

    thanks guys...
  2. vegasgmc TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 1,760

    Both are overkill unless you are going to overclock. Id go with the Thermaltake though. I had the Vantec and it was extremely loud.
  3. death Newcomer, in training Posts: 56

    Well thanks guys. I finally got "Vantec Aeroflow" heatsink and used the "thermal greese" I had at home. It is a sweet heatsink. It reduced the temp about 15 degrees Celcius. What a difference? It is too big though. However, I was able to put it in.........it was pretty easy installation as I didin't have to use screw driver to push it in. Very happy so far. My temperature at the moment is 54 degrees load and 46-49 degrees idle. Pretty good.

    I want to thank all of you guys for your help. This forum rocks. Very helpfull experts.

    Thank you guys.