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Athlon XP 2100+ quiet fan?

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  • 16-02-2007 1:03am
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    Saruman
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    Just put my old 2100+ into a multimedia centre build now that i have my new systems set up.
    The fan on my cpu cooler was very loud so i put on some coolermaster cheap thing. After a few mins i got a temp warning :D
    The 2100 is a stupidly hot cpu.
    So is there i nice cheap "Quiet" cpu heatsink/fan i can get to keep this thing cool?
    Let me rephrase that... has anyone used this cpu with a quiet fan that could keep it cool? Something cheap.. maybe that can be picked up locally in a PC world brown box or something.


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    Anti
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    Its very hard to find a cood socket 462(A) cooler these days. but this will be your best bet. Silent and cand handle moe het then that cpu will throw out.

    http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=377055


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    8T8
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    Zalmans 7000 series coolers are still compatible with SocketA, best you can get really. Just turn the dial down to the slowest speed and it will be very quiet in operation.


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    Saruman
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    Thanks guys. I had looked at the Zalmans, was just hoping for a nice cheap one i can get here without having to order and pay shipping.
    Guess i will just have to wait and order.
    Thanks for the replies.

    One last question. The stock core2 duo 6600 HSF. Does anyone know could i put that on the Athlon and put the Zalman on my 6600?


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    Cassiel
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    Ack. Just flogged a Zalman that would've suited. PC World have the zalman 8000's for €45. PEATS have the 7000's. Recommend the 7000's. With the fan all the way down you wouldn't know it was there.

    Don't think you'd get the intel hsf to install on the Athlon without some serious bodging. Totally different mount system.


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    Anti
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    Saruman wrote:
    Thanks guys. I had looked at the Zalmans, was just hoping for a nice cheap one i can get here without having to order and pay shipping.
    Guess i will just have to wait and order.
    Thanks for the replies.

    One last question. The stock core2 duo 6600 HSF. Does anyone know could i put that on the Athlon and put the Zalman on my 6600?


    No they are not cpmpatible, unless you wanna use a asshat loa of scews and cable ties.


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    Saruman
    Registered Users Posts: 11,389 ✭✭✭✭Saruman


    Grand thanks. Saves me having to give it a go. The stock 6600 seems be grand right now but in the future when i overclock it i might need something better.


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