heatsinks

[GJSNeptune]

I wanna build a new computer and I'm lookin' to get an nForce2 AMD mobo with a 3000+ Barton processor.

Currently I'm looking to get this ThermalTake SILENT BOOST Highest Performance Cooler for AMD AthlonXP up to 3400+.

Any other ideas about a better heatsink, perhaps?

 

[CallMeIshmael]

Silent Boost is the quiet variant of the Volcano 12. A decent HSF, but not really high performance. Zalman CNPS 7000A/AlCu seems to be the best noise/cooling compromise. Also not too expensive. If you need better cooling and have the budget, try Thermalright SP-97 with a panaflo 92mm. Get the BX version of the panaflo (RPM monitoring).

 

[GJSNeptune]

I think I'm gonna get the Zalman 7000.

Also, what about case fans? I want some good case fans with blue LEDs. Thermal Take and Vantec have some. Which do you think is better?

 

[CallMeIshmael]

I'd take vantec over Tt. I would get some nice panaflos instead, and forget the LEDs if it was me. But that, of course, is just my opinion...

 

[GJSNeptune]

Hehe, I know that Panaflows are better but man, LEDs are sweet!

 

[diredesire]

in that case, get coolermaster case fans, they're comparable in noise to panaflo L's, but actually push out a decnt amount of air. Prices have shot up on those fans though, since they're so popular/good...

 

[GJSNeptune]

So the Cooler Master fans are better than Vantec's?

 

[GJSNeptune]

What's the difference between ball bearings and rifle bearing?

 

[diredesire]

ball bearings will last longest/longer but are noisier... Rifle bearings are much quieter but will not last as long (don't worry, i dont think you'll be disappointed in the life of the fan)...

 

[GJSNeptune]

Sweet. I think I'm gonna go with the Cooler Master blue LED fans. The blue is deeper, anyway, and out of 235 reviews, 95% or more give them five stars.

Thank the gods for the [H]!