heatsinks

[myles363]

which heatsink would be best for this and possible oc'ing in the future:
amd athlon 64 x2 black edition 5400


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233003

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118019

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185125

thanks, would there be a better one??

 

[rohan23]

I'm a huge fan of the HDT S1283. It has an amazingly low price and fantastic performance. Costing less than half of high end coolers and performing just as well.

 

[_-..zKiLLA..-_]

I'm a huge fan of the HDT S1283. It has an amazingly low price and fantastic performance. Costing less than half of high end coolers and performing just as well.

well said

 

[Cabbs]

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/5..._LGA_775_LGA_1366_AM2_Xeon.html?tl=c14s220b34

This is better, but you're paying more for it. Doesn't come with a fan either.

 

[myles363]

where do you put the fan that comes with the xigmatek? and id rather get that then spend 3 times as much if possible...

 

[rohan23]

There is actually only a couple degrees of difference between the 2 coolers. But, it's costing $65 plus shipping, when the Xigmatek is around $30 cheaper. It actually beats the Tru-120 in a lot of tests.

http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=2233&page=5

 

[myles363]

i think ill go with the xig, looked at a lot of good reviews...its definitaly better than the arctic freeze right? ill probably order it tonight then...

 

[rohan23]

Definitely better than the Arctic Freezer. Especially when you're overclocking.

 

[myles363]

ight, then its settled. ordering it tonight. thanks

one more thing, what os would i get for xp?? i see there are a few different ones..not quite sure. and does it matter what my specs are??(like sli, types anything like that?)
for example:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116378
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116515
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116511
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116513
what is the difference between these and is the an advantage for any?? disadvantages??

 

[rohan23]

Uh, can you rephrase that question? If you're talking about what version, it depends on what you do. If you watch a lot of movies and focus on media. You should get the Media Center Edition. If you get 32 bit, you can only use about 4GB of RAM. Not all of it shows up, though. With 64 bit, you can use as much as your motherboard supports.