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Need some good advice(Air+Amd2 oc)

  • 28-06-2006 12:53PM
    #1
    Cuddlesworth
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    Doing up a new spec for a mate from overclockers and need some advise.
    Spec is Am2 X2 3800+
    OCZ 2GB (2 x 1GB) PC2-8000 Dual Channel XTC Platinum SeriesLink
    Asus M2N32-SLi-DLX nForce 590 SLi (Socket AM2) PCI-Express DDR2Link

    Hes getting a 500watt seasonic and a 7900gt. I was wondering has anybody else any ideas as to better componants than this for the memory and motherboard?

    Also I need recommandations for a good air-cooler since I have never used air cooling myself and dont know what to look for.


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  • #2
    po0k
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    The Arctic Cooling Freezer64 has been mooted as being the best air-cooler available. Can't say for sure if it has AM2 mounting brackets.


  • #3
    Cuddlesworth
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    SyxPak wrote:
    The Arctic Cooling Freezer64 has been mooted as being the best air-cooler available. Can't say for sure if it has AM2 mounting brackets.

    Ouchh, didnt think that Amd would change their mounting brackets. The only cpu cooler I can see that states Amd compatablity is the Zalmon at top here. Thing is he is building this first time without my help and I dont think he could handle the size.


  • #4
    po0k
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    I'd put money on Arctic Cooling having a suitable bracket included, and if your mate ends up with one a quick email would probably result in them mailing one out to you.

    Or you could just email em and see what they have in the works.

    That said, I think the current AMD stock cooler is quite swish, performs on par with a Thermalright XP-90 (alu) with a bog standard 80mm fan. I *think*.
    It has heatpipes.


  • #5
    masteroftherealm
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    Best air cooling is either TT BigTower or a ninja. But their huge an can be kinda dangerous ;p
    Freezers are quite good too.


  • #6
    Cuddlesworth
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    I asked oc'uk on a list of compatible coolers. Now I play the waiting game.


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  • #7
    masteroftherealm
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    No need.
    http://xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=103122&highlight=AM2+Air
    From the guys whove had AM2 for ages ;)


  • #8
    masteroftherealm
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    And http://www.madshrimps.be/?action=getarticle&articID=451 too


  • #9
    Cuddlesworth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,010 ✭✭✭✭Cuddlesworth


    Thanks, Handy links.


  • #10
    gline
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,605 ✭✭✭gline


    is the thermalright xp120 compatibile.. its a nice cooler and with a decent fan can be quiet enough too


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