Author: Roy Eassa
Date: 12:22:19 03/04/02
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Aaron, your posts are always interesting and helpful. I have two quick questions: 1) My AMD 1.2 is running at 52 degrees Celsius when semi-idle (real-time stock quotes Java app running). Is that too hot? 2) Is there a fan you recommend that is NOT loud? Thanks! -Roy. On March 04, 2002 at 14:12:30, Aaron Gordon wrote: >If the person in question isn't able to replace the motherboard, etc. I >recommend looking around various places that have small combo's. Any of the >Socket-A motherboards with the KT266a chipset will work, the epox is the fastest >however and has massive overclocking potential. > >Not only can it overclock well but it supports 166fsb(333DDR @ 1/5pci divider) >and 200fsb(400DDR @ 1/6 PCI).. This means later on when you'd like to upgrade >your cpu and say, amd releases a 2166MHz CPU with a bus speed of 166/333Mhz then >you can easily drop in the new CPU without problems (as long as your ram can >handle it of course). > >Pricewatch.com is a good place to gauge how much something should cost in a >combo.. add it up & $20 extra is usually alright (they need to make a couple $'s >heh). For the system I mentioned try not to pay over $300. > >Also make sure you get a superb heatsink/fan. Even if it seems like overkill (I >promise it won't be). If you get a heatsink/fan (such as the Alpha 8045(pain in >the butt) or the SK6(good & easy to install)) then you won't need to get another >one when you get a new CPU. I notice lots of people paying $15-25 for another >heatsink/fan every time they upgrade. After a few cpu upgrades that can add up >to more than you'd have liked. This extra $ could be spent on ram or for 100-300 >more mhz (or whatever) on a future upgrade. > >Currently I still recommend the SK6 from Thermalright. It's good, easy to >install & you can use a wide range of fans. If you want maximum cooling find an >SK6 + 60mm 8,000 rpm delta fan combo. This will be very loud however. There is >the YS Tech 7,000 rpm thats a little bit quieter than the 8k and cools a bit >worse but it's still good overall. Delta 7K isn't bad either (but louder than >the YS Tech). The reason I don't really recommend the MC462 or the Alpha 8045 is >because they require you to remove the motherboard to install AND when you >tighten them they can potentially crack the cpu and warp the motherboard. > >Hope this helps.. If anyone needs any help installing anything email me and I >can walk you through the install via the phone or chat(if you have a second pc >to chat with).
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