CPU cooler reqd

marcus2704 · 19 Oct 2008 at 21:19

I have built a HTPC around an Athlon X2 6000, with a Gigabyte GA-MA78GM and a Silverstone LC17 case. I have a stock cooler on the Athlon and the main noise I hear comes from the CPU fan, and so I really need something a lot more quiet.

The cooler also needs to be small enough so not as to take too much room up in my already packed case.

Also I have another question, on the LC17 case there are two rear fans. However on the mobo there is only a connector for one of these fans, should I decide I need the second operational how would I be able to connect it?

Any recommendations appreciated!

RJC · 19 Oct 2008 at 21:23

One of these: Clicky & cpu cooler clicky.

You might need a fan speed reduction cable. Cable

marcus2704 · 19 Oct 2008 at 21:34

Many thanks

RJC · 19 Oct 2008 at 21:42

No probs, with the cooler there is just enough room to fit the fan between the cooler and the air inlet vent on the side.
(hopefully)

marcus2704 · 20 Oct 2008 at 10:50

I actually have a Zalman flower heatsink which Ive been unable to use because theres no physical way of 'clamping' the unit onto the mobo. Would the Mini Ninja be universal as such, and likely be able to git onto my gigabyte mobo?