Which CPU fan/heatsink is best?

June 2nd, 2003, 10:14 PM

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EndobioticChaos · June 2nd, 2003, 10:37 PM

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The Zalman will do best for $45 if you have a well cooled case and the addition of a fan directed at it will cool it even better.

I disagree. The SLK-800 and 900 are still easily the best air-cooled heatsinks on the market. The 900 sells for $45, and the 800 sells for $34 for AMD & $38 for P4. ThermalRight beats the competition at all levels.

JPMiller · June 2nd, 2003, 11:04 PM

Im personally with EndobioticChaos...SLK do seem to be the best.

June 3rd, 2003, 12:36 AM

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JPMiller · June 3rd, 2003, 01:10 AM

ArcticFox has or is getting an AMD 2500+ according to this post...
OEM CPU's vs Retail

June 3rd, 2003, 05:55 PM

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ArcticFox · June 5th, 2003, 01:04 AM

Well, I DO plan on moving this PC around a lot, to freinds and LAN parties. The SLK's are heavy suckers, even though they freeze your proc. I don't think I'd need an adjustable fan, as I'd always have it on high anyways. But thanks for the help, I think the Volcano 11+ is aiming my way.

June 5th, 2003, 02:22 AM

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