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I am going to be getting an AMD Athlon XP Processor. I do not think I am going to risk overclocking it. I have been researching what kind of cooling solution I should get. I know that AMD's tend to run hot but since I am not going to be overclocking what is a good fan? I dont think I am going to need a cooling system with dual exhaust or anything like that. However I do want to protect my investment.

It made sound stupid, but I have a 3 foot by 3 foot box fan that blows into my server. I removed one side of my Server box and I have my fan constantly blowing on it from about an inch or two away set to 'low'. It tends to keep the computer cool but more important than that...it NEVER accumulates any dust at all!

A friend of mine turned me on to it. Works great.

Is there a CPU fan that is considered the best or a no-brainer for an Athlon XP CPU?

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box fan......errrrr....sounds cool but wouldnt ever try it....anyways it all depends on how much you want to spend and how loud you can take the noise. Simply the best fan for a heat sink is a high performance Delta fan @ 6500RPM and higher, but be warned they are loud to some, personaly it doesnt bother me. Now the heatsink I would go with a full copper heatsink but again depends on the money you want to spend. At least get a copper core if you cant afford and whole copper heatsink. Also make sure you use the arctic Silver 3 compound and not the crap that comes with the heatsink. Also following THE DIRECTIONS on there website on how to apply artic silver.

http://www.coolerguys.com (just another place Ive bought from before)

-XPerties

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From what i have seen around the Overclocking comunity,Swiftech MC 462-A is the best around these days. you can find it @ http://www.overclockers.com/articles347/

But if your not going to overclock, make sure to adjust the fan speed to low....you wont need all that air for a non overclocked CPU...and the noise wont be nearly as bad if its set on a lower speed.

-Drew

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From what i have seen around the Overclocking comunity,Swiftech MC 462-A is the best around these days. you can find it @ http://www.overclockers.com/articles347/

But if your not going to overclock, make sure to adjust the fan speed to low....you wont need all that air for a non overclocked CPU...and the noise wont be nearly as bad if its set on a lower speed.

-Drew

keep in mind that artical was written:

"Swiftech 462-A: 'The One To Beat'"

Joe Citarella - 2/14/01

lol

-XPerties

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I have personally used their dragon orb and the arctic silver 3 thermal compound. Worked great, was extremely quiet. I agree that you need adequate cooling, and if your not going to overclock, go with the standard, though overcooling will help extend the life of your system. Leave the case sides/cover off, i do. My internal fans never come on either.

Big Booger

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http://www.crazypc.com/products/cooling/cp...m#socketcoolers

The above was a great website!

I also went to:

http://www.coolerguys.com/

I obviously will use the arctic Silver 3 compound. However there are too many to choose from.

I want a full copper heatsink but I would like a somewhat quiet fan. It is in my bedroom ... it will run all the time. Is the orb fan quieter. Is there one considered to be very quiet with a full copper heatsink?

http://www.crazypc.com/products/cooling/cp...m#socketcoolers

See any here that would be quiet with a full copper heatsink?

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Like recording artists use. Its cheap, readily available, and will sound proof your case. I saw this on one of those modding sites. It looks dorky, but I think it will work. Personally, the hum of the fan helps aid my sleeping LOL

Big Booger

http://www.thermaltake.com

I would go with

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DRAGON ORB 3 (A1135 & A1132)

APPLICATION

OPTION

AMD ATHLON XP 2000+, 1900+, 1800+, 1700+, 1600+, 1500+

INTEL PIII 1.13GHz & TUALATIN

up to 2.0GHz

COPPER BASE

4900 RPM FAN for low noise

(P/N: A1132)

SPECIFICATION

P/N A1135

Fan Dimension 60x60x25 mm

Rated Voltage 12VDC

Started Voltage 7VDC

Power Input 6.0W

FAN Speed 7000±10% RPM

Max. Air Flow 38CFM

Noise 37dBA

Current 0.5AMP

Interface Material Bergquist 225U

Dimensions 69 dia mm x 79 mm tall

Bearing System Ball Bearing

Life Time 50,000 hours

Connector 3 PIN

SPECIFICATION

P/N A1132

Fan Dimension 60x60x25 mm

Rated Voltage 12VDC

Started Voltage 7VDC

Power Input 1.8W

FAN Speed 4900±10% RPM

Max. Air Flow 32CFM

Noise 31dBA

Current 0.15AMP

Interface Material Bergquist 225U

Dimensions 69 dia mm x 79 mm tall

Bearing System Ball Bearing

Life Time 50,000 hours

Connector 3 PIN

Would have posted a direct link, but the site doesn't permit it, so I had to copy and paste the info.

Just my two cents

Big Booger

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