If I can find one(they seem to be scarce for some reason), I want to
build a system around a Core 2 Duo E8400 system. It will not be
overclocked and not used for gaming (video editing, home media, DVD
burning, business apps).

I don't know if the processor comes with a heat sink, but if not, will I
need one, and, if so, anyone have any recommendations that are not the
huge ones with lots of fins (unless they are necessary)?

Thanks
Ken K

BigJim said the following on 4/14/2008 12:29 AM:
> retail boxed comes with fan and heatsink
> OEM you buy fan and heatsink over a hundred at the link below
>
>
>
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...35&name=LGA775
>

> "Ken" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:zvDMj.675$(E-Mail Removed)...
>> If I can find one(they seem to be scarce for some reason), I want to build
>> a system around a Core 2 Duo E8400 system. It will not be overclocked and
>> not used for gaming (video editing, home media, DVD burning, business
>> apps).
>>
>> I don't know if the processor comes with a heat sink, but if not, will I
>> need one, and, if so, anyone have any recommendations that are not the
>> huge ones with lots of fins (unless they are necessary)?
>>
>> Thanks
>> Ken K

Way too many choices!! Anyone have any recos that won't be overkill for
what I need?

Thanks
Ken K

Ken wrote:
> BigJim said the following on 4/14/2008 12:29 AM:
>> retail boxed comes with fan and heatsink
>> OEM you buy fan and heatsink over a hundred at the link below
>>
>>
>>
>> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...35&name=LGA775
>>
>
>> "Ken" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:zvDMj.675$(E-Mail Removed)...
>>> If I can find one(they seem to be scarce for some reason), I want
>>> to build a system around a Core 2 Duo E8400 system. It will not be
>>> overclocked and not used for gaming (video editing, home media, DVD
>>> burning, business apps).
>>>
>>> I don't know if the processor comes with a heat sink, but if not,
>>> will I need one, and, if so, anyone have any recommendations that
>>> are not the huge ones with lots of fins (unless they are necessary)?
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>> Ken K
>
> Way too many choices!! Anyone have any recos that won't be overkill
> for what I need?
>
> Thanks
> Ken K

This is the only one I tend to use nowadays:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835186134

Cheap and does a good job.
--
SteveH

"Ken" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
newszEMj.207$(E-Mail Removed)...
> BigJim said the following on 4/14/2008 12:29 AM:
>> retail boxed comes with fan and heatsink
>> OEM you buy fan and heatsink over a hundred at the link below
>>
>>
>>
>> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...35&name=LGA775
>>
>
>> "Ken" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:zvDMj.675$(E-Mail Removed)...
>>> If I can find one(they seem to be scarce for some reason), I want to
>>> build a system around a Core 2 Duo E8400 system. It will not be
>>> overclocked and not used for gaming (video editing, home media, DVD
>>> burning, business apps).
>>>
>>> I don't know if the processor comes with a heat sink, but if not, will I
>>> need one, and, if so, anyone have any recommendations that are not the
>>> huge ones with lots of fins (unless they are necessary)?
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>> Ken K
>
> Way too many choices!! Anyone have any recos that won't be overkill for
> what I need?
>
> Thanks
> Ken K

I have the E8400 cpu.
Just stick with the original heatsink supplied with the cpu.
It will be more than fine for your intended tasks.

Dazza

Dazza wrote:

> I have the E8400 cpu.
> Just stick with the original heatsink supplied with the cpu.
> It will be more than fine for your intended tasks.

I've been replacing the push-pins with one of these on all
my builds because of the way the push-pins flex the board.
http://www.heatsinkfactory.com/therm...t-p-16470.html

I leave the adhesive backing on. Assemble before installing the
motherboard.

I agree, the stock fan is adequate, but has a bit of an annoying sound,
especially if your case has a port hole and is not on the floor.

Fishface said the following on 4/14/2008 6:08 AM:
> Dazza wrote:
>
>> I have the E8400 cpu.
>> Just stick with the original heatsink supplied with the cpu.
>> It will be more than fine for your intended tasks.
>
> I've been replacing the push-pins with one of these on all
> my builds because of the way the push-pins flex the board.
> http://www.heatsinkfactory.com/therm...t-p-16470.html
>
> I leave the adhesive backing on. Assemble before installing the
> motherboard.
>
> I agree, the stock fan is adequate, but has a bit of an annoying sound,
> especially if your case has a port hole and is not on the floor.
>
>
Thanks for the reco. Received and installed. Makes it easy