Box CPU Fan/HS

[Booky]

I was told that all box CPU's come with a HS/Fan already. If I do not plan to overclock is it alright to just use the one it comes with? I assue it is, why else would they put it with it, but you never do know. Im looking at the AMD Athlon 1.2GHz "C" type if that helps any.

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[Shocwavez]

sure, you'll be just fine. Most heat problems come from people not mounting the HSF correctly.

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[Arrow]

Most find it fine to use the included. Some might prefer to use items from Thermaltake, etc. which MAY allow you to achieve higher speeds and/or cooler temperatures. But not all products are the same, and the retail packaged items that come with the CPU may sometimes be better.

Rob
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[Zenthar]

I don't know what you might get for HSF, but with my boxed 1Ghz "B" type I got a CoolerMaster (AMD confirmed that it's what they shipped with 1Ghz) HS and a 60X60X10 4600RPM Fan, which is already better than a generic OEM and better than a chrome ORB. Still you will have to make sure you casing is properly cooled with AT LEAST a frontal intake of air. That is just what I have on my 1Ghz and it runs a 54C under load wich is still hot, but it is stable.