I have just ordered an Athlon 64 4000+ Skt 939 CPU (which is the fastest
processor that will fit my Epox EP-9NPA+Ultra motherboard ). I have only
ever installed 2 processors before and both of these were supplied with a
fan included, but this new one comes alone. I will therefore need to buy a
separate fan, but I know very little about CPU fans. Are there any
particular factors that I need to consider?
Are there any issues with installing fans with particular CPUs? Are some
types more reliable, or more effective, or quieter? I don't really know
enough about them to ask the right questions. Hence my general query.
>>lots of choices, google around.
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> Finding them is not the problem.
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> Are there any issues with installing fans with particular CPUs? Are some
> types more reliable, or more effective, or quieter? I don't really know
> enough about them to ask the right questions. Hence my general query.
>
> Kev
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>
Just make sure that you know how to assemble the fan AND heatsink
assembly, as well as applying the thermal compound (e.g., Arctic
Silver), and mounting the heatsink-fan assembly on the CPU and
anchoring it to the motherboard.
> I have never needed to do this before. Is it necessary for some
> CPU/heatsink combinations but not others?
the instructions that come w/ it will explain, and it should also provide
as small tube of the stuff. It's easy, really, just follow the
directions. Biggest misteak is using too much, which oozes out and causes
a short. The directions will warn of this too. And sometimes they come
w/ a "thermal compound pad" rather than paste, which is neater/foolproof,
but not quite as thermally conductive. But good enough.
Building yor own system can be rewarding, and fun. It can also be
frustrating and annoying. Just like any good hobby...or relationship...or
job...or vacation w/ your family...or life in general. Don't worry, be
happy...
>>I have just ordered an Athlon 64 4000+ Skt 939 CPU (which is the fastest
>>processor that will fit my Epox EP-9NPA+Ultra motherboard ).
>
>My current CPU is an Athlon 64 3200+. Is there any chance that the existing
>heatsink and fan will be usable with the 4000?
>>I have just ordered an Athlon 64 4000+ Skt 939 CPU (which is the fastest
>>processor that will fit my Epox EP-9NPA+Ultra motherboard ).
>
>My current CPU is an Athlon 64 3200+. Is there any chance that the existing
>heatsink and fan will be usable with the 4000?
On Sat, 28 Jul 2007 14:45:17 GMT, "Kev" <ijk@ntlworld.com> wrote:
>I have just ordered an Athlon 64 4000+ Skt 939 CPU (which is the fastest
>processor that will fit my Epox EP-9NPA+Ultra motherboard ). I have only
>ever installed 2 processors before and both of these were supplied with a
>fan included, but this new one comes alone. I will therefore need to buy a
>separate fan, but I know very little about CPU fans. Are there any
>particular factors that I need to consider?
>
>Kev
>
There are lots, but best to select your fan from an approved list from
AMD. You will need more cooling power if you ever decide to overclock
your CPU, otherwise a $25 one with heatsink will do. Not sure if your
MoBo has a CPU fan connector(s) for monitoring.
Choosing a CPU fan 
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