New Build C2D HSF Question.

[John Wilson]

Hello all.

I am currently spec'ing out a new system around the
Intel BOXDP965LTCK mainboard. As best as I understand,
the stock HSF supplied with retail C2D processors are
sub-optimal, at least in regard to many of the USENET
postings and various web based reviews that I've come
across.

My question is this - are there any good HSF's that not
only do not exceed the Intel spec in regard to weight,
but will also fit and not have any mounting issues due
to proximity of capacitors and what-not around the CPU?

I've checked out various HSF manufacturer webpages and
those that actually have mainboard compatibility lists
that they have tested with their HSF's, I've yet to come
across one that lists any Intel mainboards at all.

If anyone has first hand knowledge of which HSF's will
fit on this mainboard, I would greatly appreciate a
suggestion. Even if these HSF's exceed the maximum weight
spec, I'd still appreciate it if you could confirm
compatibility with this mainboard.

Thanks for your time,
John.

 

[Compfix]

Hello all.

I am currently spec'ing out a new system around the
Intel BOXDP965LTCK mainboard. As best as I understand,
the stock HSF supplied with retail C2D processors are
sub-optimal, at least in regard to many of the USENET
postings and various web based reviews that I've come
across.

My question is this - are there any good HSF's that not
only do not exceed the Intel spec in regard to weight,
but will also fit and not have any mounting issues due
to proximity of capacitors and what-not around the CPU?

I've checked out various HSF manufacturer webpages and
those that actually have mainboard compatibility lists
that they have tested with their HSF's, I've yet to come
across one that lists any Intel mainboards at all.

If anyone has first hand knowledge of which HSF's will
fit on this mainboard, I would greatly appreciate a
suggestion. Even if these HSF's exceed the maximum weight
spec, I'd still appreciate it if you could confirm
compatibility with this mainboard.

Thanks for your time,
John.

I have mostly found that the Intel HSF supplied with a retail CPU is more
than adequate for 'normal' use e.g. MSOffice and the less intensive games
like MS Simulators. That said I usually remove the thermal paste and use
Arctic silver heat sink compound instead. I have a Northwood P4 3.0 Gig
processor here that idles at around 28/31 and gets up to about 40 degrees
when being used fairly hard e.g. graphics etc. I also have a 3.0 Prescott
which runs around 10 degrees hotter -again no problems. Both are in Lian-Li
Aluminium cases with plenty of cooling and ventilation. I guess if you are
going to overclock, then you will probably have to look for a more extreme
solution.

Bob

 

[wjcollins]

I am wondering, I am pretty up-to-date on PC repair and theory,
however, my terminology and acronym experience is somewhat lacking, and
since I do not work in the field, I would appreciate it if someone
would please give me the definiton of an HSF. From the contrent of the
above posts, it seems that it would be some sort of System Fan...so
what does the "H" stand for?

Thanks allot!

Bill

 

[Rod Speed]

I am wondering, I am pretty up-to-date on PC repair and theory,
however, my terminology and acronym experience is somewhat
lacking, and since I do not work in the field, I would appreciate
it if someone would please give me the definiton of an HSF.
From the contrent of the above posts, it seems that it would
be some sort of System Fan...so what does the "H" stand for?

HeatSink and Fan