![[H]ard|Forum](/styles/hardforum/xenforo/logo_dark.png){kind=logo}
Kevin Dean
n00b
- Joined
- Feb 28, 2007
- Messages
- 4
I've begun building a new system for myself, and I've decided that based on my usage, a dual processor, dual core Opteron system would be best.
I've since purchased a Tyan S2927A2NRF (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813151058) motherboard. However, the processors (AMD Opteron 2212) do not come with heatsinks or fans. To further add to this problem, AMD released two different sizes for their CPU cooling, a 3.5 inch and a 4.1 inch.
Very few sites list Socket F heatsinks, and those that do tend to be loud, server oriented fans.
Having done several searches on Google, discussed with several people on IRC and asked in several mailing lists, I'm not finding any definitive answers. In fact, I'm more confused because some of the answers conflict.
Is anyone here using this motherboard, and if so, what heatsinks should I be looking for? Is this one of the boards that can use a socket 940 heatsink, or do I need to look for something else?
I've since purchased a Tyan S2927A2NRF (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813151058) motherboard. However, the processors (AMD Opteron 2212) do not come with heatsinks or fans. To further add to this problem, AMD released two different sizes for their CPU cooling, a 3.5 inch and a 4.1 inch.
Very few sites list Socket F heatsinks, and those that do tend to be loud, server oriented fans.
Having done several searches on Google, discussed with several people on IRC and asked in several mailing lists, I'm not finding any definitive answers. In fact, I'm more confused because some of the answers conflict.
Is anyone here using this motherboard, and if so, what heatsinks should I be looking for? Is this one of the boards that can use a socket 940 heatsink, or do I need to look for something else?