Cooler for Core 2 Duo E8400

[Ken]

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

 

[Ken]

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/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010110574+1371026035&name=LGA775

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

Thanks
Ken K

 

[SteveH]

BigJim said the following on 4/14/2008 12:29 AM:


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/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134

Cheap and does a good job.

 

[Dazza]

BigJim said the following on 4/14/2008 12:29 AM:


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

 

[Fishface]

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.
www.heatsinkfactory.com/thermalright-lga775-bolt-thru-kit-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.

 

[Ken]

Fishface said the following on 4/14/2008 6:08 AM:

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.
www.heatsinkfactory.com/thermalright-lga775-bolt-thru-kit-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