Cooling p4

I'd go with the copper one myself. (top one, 1) They seem to dissipate heat better IMO.

As far as the heat spreaders go, get em, its worth it.

The part you need to mount the cooler is a necessity and IMO, its better because then the cooler is bolted to the MB instead of just resting on feet that click into place. Much better idea.

And for the heat spreaders? should I get the more expensive models?( in copper) In fact, I have no idea which model I should buy.

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how many db is considered as quiet?

Compatible? The only thing I must look for is a 120mm fan? or is there something else?

Sure? I must check this, maybe I should look for a small fan too...

And is it compatible with ddr2? never saw ddr2 anywhere on the spec sheet, and for what I see, ddr2 is a bit smaller no?

Here's a link to my fan which is a zalman cooler. If you take a look, the decibel rating is 20-32 +/- 10% to give you an idea. This is a very quiet fan.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835118115

Here's a 120mm fan ideal for case solutions. I'm posting this here so you get an idea as to what features to look for.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835185012

You don't have to worry about a fan for your RAM heat spreaders. The CPU fan is usually sufficient for airflow along with air crossflow in the case. As long as you have intake fans in the front of the case and exhaust in the rear, you'll be fine.

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A few things have changed, gotta update my sig. PS is now a Seasonic SS-600HT, MB is now a Gigabyte GA-8n-SLI Quad Royal, Tha Raptor is gone and I am running 3 250GB HDD (2 Maxtor & 1 WD). Now the important part that pertains to your thread. I was running stock cooling and was idleing round 45-50. Changed to a Tt Silent 775 and the temps ran up to around 58-60 Idle. After this GREAT upset I got the VapoChill Micro. I was able to reduce the Temps about 4C with stock after zip tieing a second fan on, but I still was not too happy. The Tt Silent 775 had a plate that the MB had to be removed and placing it on was easy enough, but getting to the point of putting it on or getting it off was a pain. Finally the VapoChill:

I have used this on both boards, both times the temps were greatly reduced. On the GB which I am now using the temps stay at 32, no higher than 37. Even under a good load no higher. The connection is through the same type of connector as the stock, but the base connector is seperate from the actual cooler & fan. Where this helps out is this, you can place a little extra thermal compound between the die & HS, make the connection and gently rotate the HS a little to disperse the compound. Turn on the rig and go to a temp monitor, then you can rotate the HS a little more and watch the temps. I am very happy with the CPU and the hSF now. I was a little upset at the high temps before. Most people said the temps were normal but up to 75 under a good load was worrisome.

Not sure of the availability of this HSF combo in canada, but newegg has it. Great support & service.

Hope this helps you out some.

i have an intel P4 630 with intel 945 PSNLK motherboard. im getting readings of 54C-64C. Im thinking of changing to a 3rd party HSF. Just wanna ask you guys what is the temperature range of your Prescotts (630 running at 3 ghz). And what HSF would you recommend. Thanks

Intel P4 630
Intel 945 PSNLK
1 gb DDR2 533
Ati Radeon 1600XT 256mb GDDR3

With the VapoChill Micro, even on a warm day as my system is in the garage and it gets a little warm. Only a little or it would not be in here. on a warm day the cpu idles now at around 37, under a rather heavy load I have seen it only reach 44.

If you have the money for it, give the VapoChill a shot. I tried a couple of others but was not happy with them compared to stock. This one, yes I am happy. It cools the cpu down pretty quick after the load drops as well. I am thinking of placing an additional fan on it just to see what the increased airflow will add. Just a curiousity thing I suppose.

Yeah I'm also considering TT BigWaterSe (with other air cooling solutions)
not so expensive, has some good reviews
and easier for me if I want to be more confortable
with water cooling (first time)
And I won't try any Hardcore overclocking at all, so ...

There are a lot of other options out there. I was just giving you the one that has worked out best for me. I have tried several others, most with average results. The vapochill has shown the best heat handling capability for me, but for someone else, dif MB, dif CPU, dif case and fan setup, the results would be dif, maybe better, maybe not as good. How much have you been able to find it for?

What is your ambient air at? And do you have any more fans moving air? I may have to go back to mine and take another look at it. I am still happy with my current temps though. Your temps are impressive.

I recommend the Scythe Ninja if your case is big enough.