Intel 64 bit 600 series processors

[Guest]

Just curious if anyone out there has had a chance to build a system using
these processors.

My concern was the cooling of these processors. I was concerned if the
retail heatsink would do for just normal computing.

 

[Matt Gibson]

Intel's retail heatsink ALWAYS works.

Matt Gibson - GSEC

 

[Ryan]

I know Prescott core has been known to overheat and was concerned if the
retail heatsink would be able to keep the new processor in check and
suffice.

 

[Matt Gibson]

The Prescott core isn't known to overheat...it's known to run hot. Big
difference there.

Intel's heatsinks will always work for non-overclocked applications, as long
as your case has plenty of ventilation, and your ambient temp isn't too
high.

Matt Gibson - GSEC