I'm about to buy this CPU to pair up with an X1800XT 512MB. Is there any other cpu i should seriously consider. I'm not likely to overclock this much - so will the standard HSF work? Also, will my socket A HSF fit this chip or can someone recommend me a nice quite CPU fan?
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AMD 3700+ SD
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If you're not interested in dual core and as you won't be overclocking the 3700+ is a good choice,I have one running at 2.9ghz and its performance is excellent,for the price they are very good processors.
If you fancied a bit of overclocking though,you could save your self £30 or so and go for an opteron 144,this has essentially the same core as the 3700+ but is running at a reduced clockspeed and lower multiplier,it would be easy to attain 3700+ speeds and more than likely well beyond.
As far as an air cooler goes I'm not to sure as my stuff is watercooled so I haven't particuarly been keeping up with current air cooling products,although from what I can gather the 'Arctic cooling freezer 64 pro' is an excellent cooler and very quiet.
If you fancied a bit of overclocking though,you could save your self £30 or so and go for an opteron 144,this has essentially the same core as the 3700+ but is running at a reduced clockspeed and lower multiplier,it would be easy to attain 3700+ speeds and more than likely well beyond.
As far as an air cooler goes I'm not to sure as my stuff is watercooled so I haven't particuarly been keeping up with current air cooling products,although from what I can gather the 'Arctic cooling freezer 64 pro' is an excellent cooler and very quiet.