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08-05-2003, 09:47 PM
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Cheap, but effective Heatsink
Does anyone know where I can find a cheap, but effective heatsink, because my temps are averaging at 51 C while my friends under 40 AND he's oc'd. But he is using the Thermalright SLK-800. I really don't have much money, I'm just looking for a temporary solution till I can afford the SLK-900.
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Oh, and I'm using an AMD Athlon XP "Barton" 2500+
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08-05-2003, 09:53 PM
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Speeze Model 5F263B1M3 (Rated for up to XP3000)
Available for $7 + $5 S&H from Newegg
(Or, for $2 more, you can get the copper core version)
It does a good job of cooling, its cheap & its quiet. Unless you are into heavy overclocking, you might decide you don't even need to upgrade. 
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08-05-2003, 09:54 PM
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08-06-2003, 12:41 AM
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Vantec aeroflow. $30 shipped from newegg and my 2500+ is running 41c max temp ambient 80 some F and oclocked to 3200+.
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08-06-2003, 01:00 AM
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good links as usual JP
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08-06-2003, 12:07 PM
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Thanks a lot for the help everyone, appreciate it.
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08-06-2003, 07:17 PM
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I think I'm just going to go and get the Thermalright SLK-800 with the Tornado 80mm 84CFM Fan. I just have one question, is there any way to remove the power supply in the Antec case to install the heatsink so I don't have to take the whole motherboard out again. Because that would save me a load of trouble.
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08-06-2003, 07:23 PM
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im selling a vantec aeroflow, brand new, used for 1 hour for $25 shipped.
As for taking the p/s out, unscrew the screws around back and make sure you hold it, so it doesnt fall on your mobo. Also, what case do you have that you need to take the p/s out to put in a h/s?
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08-06-2003, 07:31 PM
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That Vantec shawshank62 has, is a really good HSF too.
The Thermalright SLK-800 with the Tornado 80mm 84CFM Fan is an AMAZING combo...just watch out for the frost! 
I take it you have a MicroATX case that has the Power supply sideways to save room?...or is it just right at edge of the board and making it difficult to remove heatsink?
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08-06-2003, 07:37 PM
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Yes, it's sideways, but I can't get the screwdriver at an angle because the PS is in the way. I think I will just take the whole mobo out, sure it will be a lot of trouble but it will be worth it, the sound of the mobo cracking gives me nightmares. Oh, and I was wondering about those hardrive coolers, is it worth it to get one?
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