I need help finding the right cpu fan.

I'm a first time pc builder. Can anyone tell me what fan will fit a socket AM3? I've looked at many fan specs,but don't want to wast time and money on a fan I can't use.

Message edited by Malcer on 11-14-2009 at 11:52:09 PM

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Anything that is AM2/AM2+ or AM3 will work.

This is a great site for HSF reviews.
http://www.frostytech.com/top5heatsinks.cfm

Find one of the AMDs that fits in your budget and you can't go wrong. At the cheaper end is the Sunbeam Core Contact Freezer. I use it and it works great. Prices go up from there but lots of good choices in the under $50 range.

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Which are the specifications of your rig? CPU, mobo, PSU.

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Thanks for the link it was very helpful. Also thank you for the Build Advise link.

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Sunbeam Core Contact freezer.. cheap and pretty damn good..

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saint19 wrote :

Which are the specifications of your rig? CPU, mobo, PSU.

This is what I'm looking at so far.

Thermaltake V9 Black Edition ATX Computer Gaming Chassis with Dual Oversized 230mm Ultra-Silent Cooling Fans VJ400G1N2Z Mid Tower - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811133074

Seventeam ST-750PAF 750W ATX 12V V2.2 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817176003

AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz 3 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Black Processor - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819103649

MSI 790GX-G65 AM3 AMD 790GX HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813130224

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Malcer wrote :

This is what I'm looking at so far.

Thermaltake V9 Black Edition ATX Computer Gaming Chassis with Dual Oversized 230mm Ultra-Silent Cooling Fans VJ400G1N2Z Mid Tower - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811133074

Seventeam ST-750PAF 750W ATX 12V V2.2 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817176003

AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz 3 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Black Processor - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819103649

MSI 790GX-G65 AM3 AMD 790GX HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813130224

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Not GPU?..I have the same case and is really good.

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I guess I should have asked this earlier, but you are OC'ing since you're asking for better cooling solutions? If you aren't, then just use the HSF that comes with the CPU.

Well, maybe the best way to do this is either a new thread in the homebuilt section, or just edit or add a post using the Animal's link in my sig for format. It provides us with info we need to offer you the best advise. It's hard to know whats appropriate without more info.

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Not GPU?..I have the same case and is really good.

Haven't decided on a GPU yet, Thinking about this one though.

SAPPHIRE 100296HDMI Radeon HD 4670 1GB 128-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102855

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Please provide all the info in the Animals link. You have a GPU that doesn't need nearly 750ws of power, so something is unbalanced. We'll help you out. If you do start a new thread in the homebuilt section, provide the link in this thread.

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I guess I should have asked this earlier, but you are OC'ing since you're asking for better cooling solutions? If you aren't, then just use the HSF that comes with the CPU.

Well, maybe the best way to do this is either a new thread in the homebuilt section, or just edit or add a post using the Animal's link in my sig for format. It provides us with info we need to offer you the best advise. It's hard to know whats appropriate without more info.

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: (As Soon as I save the money. ) BUDGET RANGE: ($600- $1000) Before / After Rebates

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: (Gaming,Movies.Music,Surfing the Internet)

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: ( keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers,optical drives ) **Include Power Supply Make & Model If Re-using**

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: (e.g.: newegg.com) COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: (United States)

PARTS PREFERENCES: by brand or type ( AMD all the way with and MSI Mobo)

OVERCLOCKING: Yes SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Yes

MONITOR RESOLUTION: (1920x1080 )

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: (I want the option to upgrade later, Not really overly concerned with it being quiet as I keep the volume up pretty high. )

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Ok, lets see.

1- CASE: Good, i have the same.

2- PSU: I don't like it, and you don't need to much power. With some of this is enough for the system.
2.1 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139004 (First option)
2.2 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817153108 (Really good)
2.3 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817371020

3- Good processor, maybe if your budget is enough go for a X4

4- The mobo don't like me too, if you add a GPU you don't need a mobo with video onboard. Some one like this are good.

4.1 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131402

5- The GPU is good, but how i said up, if your budget is enough, get a better GPU, like a 4870 or gtx260.

What RAM do you want install? and what is your budget?

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saint19 wrote :

Ok, lets see.

1- CASE: Good, i have the same.

2- PSU: I don't like it, and you don't need to much power. With some of this is enough for the system.
2.1 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139004 (First option)
2.2 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817153108 (Really good)
2.3 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817371020

3- Good processor, maybe if your budget is enough go for a X4

4- The mobo don't like me too, if you add a GPU you don't need a mobo with video onboard. Some one like this are good.

4.1 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131402

5- The GPU is good, but how i said up, if your budget is enough, get a better GPU, like a 4870 or gtx260.

What RAM do you want install? and what is your budget?

Mushkin Enhanced Blackline 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model 996601 - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820146777

As for the mobo I wanted it for the Hybrid CrossFire option until I can afford a second GPU.

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Good election on the RAM.

This mobo support the Hybrid x-fire to.

1- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131366
2- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128384 (don't support the RAM that you want)

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The pricing game is nothing more than an exercise unless you're ready to buy sooner than later. Prices will vary, combos/rebates will expire, product stock will change. So this process should be done again just before you buy. But for now, this will ball park a system for you.

You've also give a very large budget range. For $822 amir right now, you could get a 955x4, 5770, 4gigs ram, case, 700w PSU, 790GX mobo, good HSF, HDD and Windows 7. That would be a pretty kicking system on your 1920x1080 monitor. For the sake of the exercise, heres a middle of budget build i put together for you:

GPU/PSU combo $240 - $30mir = $210
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.281870

CPU/Ram combo $262
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.285910

Mobo/Case combo $170
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.285354

HSF $35 - $15mir = $20 amir
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835207004

HDD $55
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822152181

OS $105
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6832116754

Amir delivered and with a free 4gb flash drive $822

This system would be ready for a second 5770 after prices drop a bit or if you want to spend upto the $1k now, you could buy it. Or replace it with a 5850 if you could find one.

Don't do the hybrid CF, its not worth it. You'll get no performance on a 1920x1080 monitor for gaming. The ram you picked is also very much overpriced. The ram I have in the combo is CAS 7 also and much cheaper. The speed doesn't mean anything once you get to 1333. Also runs on just 1.5v.

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