Processor and heatsink

[mdroth]

Ok guys and girls I'm finally going all the way and building from scratch. Just bought the motherboard:HERE
Now I am looking for the processor. I'm looking at the xp 2800 and 3000. Will I notice a considerable difference between the two?
My biggest concern is the heatsink. I want something that is quiet. (my current one sounds like an f-14 takeoff) Just curious what you guys think I should go with and where I should buy from?

thanks
mike

[agathodaimon]

well, if the motherboard you linked to is the Soyo KT333 board, then you're going to run into a problem... It only supports up to a 266mhz FSB, and the 2800 & 3000 processors have a 333mhz FSB.


But anyways, a good heatsink is the Thermaltake TR2-M2. VERY cheap, VERY nice and fairly quiet too.

I like to buy my cooling stuff at www.hardcorecooling.com

[mdroth]

that could've been messy- thanks for catch.

[JPMiller]

Sorry but agathodaimon is right you may want to recheck your choices...
http://www.soyousa.com/kb/kbdesc.php?id=16
As for the HSF... My personal preference is the SLK line of heatsinks , paired with the largest, speed adjustable fan available.
http://www.svcompucycle.com/therslsoc462.html
http://www.svcompucycle.com/convarspeedc.html

[mdroth]

well looks like is a 2600 then
again techimo save time and money
thanks guys

[agathodaimon]

heh, no problem.

That was the FIRST thing I noticed... I've got a KT333 board myself and would REALLY like to get an Nforce2 or something so I can upgrade my processor.
Just don't have any money though...

[The Terk]

Originally posted by agathodaimon
Just don't have any money though...

dont you hate it when that happens, just built a 600 dollar computer for my brothas wedding present, now im down to a few bucks... good thing i get 200+ a week at my JOB

[mdroth]

Update.

returned the old board.
now looking at GA_7N400-L or A7N8X which do you think?

only concern now is in the tech specs I see it only supports a AGP card of 1.5v. I have a geforce 4 ti 4200. I can't seem to find the stats on what that card pulls.

thanks
mike.

[Wannabe Z]

ASUS ASUS (rah rah rah!). I have owned asus products before and have had nearly no problems, it even saved my system a few times. Make sure you get the most updated Nforce drivers tho, i heard that when they first came out they were rather buggy.

[woodbutcher]

The Asus board is an excellent choice. Supports the newer 400 mhz bus so you will have a little headroom in the upgrade department.
I agree with JPMiller on HSF, the Thermalright line is all I use anymore (AMD cooling).
The SK-7 is a good unit the compares to much higher priced HSFs. Pair that with a 70MM TMD fan and you have a nice setup, good cooling with with mid level noise.

A couple of links on the SK-7;

http://www.overclockers.com/articles630/

http://www.overclockers.com/articles373/

WB