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Atriedis
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Posted - 03/31/2004 :  19:45:11  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
my cpu fan, when i start up the computer, makes a weird whirring noise for a minute or two then it stops. i figure i should get a new one before this one dies. im running an athlon XP 2600+, any reccomendations on fans/heatsinks? ill probably go with just one of the cheaper cooler masters, but if you have any experience, please share.

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na85
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Posted - 03/31/2004 :  21:07:19  Show Profile  Visit na85's Homepage  Send na85 an ICQ Message  Reply with Quote
Go watercooled. It's bomb-ass.

They call me Sodium
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Atriedis
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Posted - 03/31/2004 :  21:09:35  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
let me clarify on the price range. i dont wanna spend too much. im think under $20, what would be a good choice. i wanna get that cooler master that looks like a jet engine, but that like $50, not worth it in my opinion. so a decent one under $20, or at that price will most any that has the qualifications do

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Krusty
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Posted - 03/31/2004 :  22:28:37  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
http://www.overclockers.com/articles373/socketA.asp

Just pick one that sounds good. Lower numbers mean better cooling.

You'd probably like having this one:

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=35-106-014&depa=1

It's a decent performer and has an adjustable speed fan so you can run it quieter if you like. If you live near a Frys electronics (an electronics store in the southwest US), they sell a few different thermaltake products that make for good heatsinks for non-overclockers and mild overclockers.



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Master of world
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Posted - 04/01/2004 :  08:26:34  Show Profile  Visit Master of world's Homepage  Send Master of world an AOL message  Reply with Quote
while reading the title of the thread i thought you mean you are a computer fan.

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Andrid
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Posted - 04/01/2004 :  09:15:37  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
look for a stock one. the adjustable speeds are only for people who need to oc. You aren't going to be adjusting it 24/7 (cause that is annoying). so just get a normal one.


note: if you want one of the best ones (for ocing), the very nice thermal take ones go for about 25. but i doubt you want that.

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Edited by - Andrid on 04/01/2004 16:58:51
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