CPU fan for x2 4600+ ?

tomk_bucks · 11 Jan 2007 at 08:31

Ok got my new chip - very quick! but im still using my stock AMD 3000+ fan, any ideas of what could replace it ? idealy something that uses the stock mounts ? i did purchase a Zalman FS-C77 but its so large and heavy - also have to remove mobo to fit it - so its going back , any recommendations ? or can i stick with the stock fan ?

PaulProteus · 11 Jan 2007 at 08:37

Arctic Freezer 64 Pro has been reported by many people to be a very good one (and relatively cheap

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malcolm · 11 Jan 2007 at 08:43

The X2 chips in the retail package come with an upgraded cooler. It has heat pipes to improve the capacity.

I guess I'm saying that AMD thinks they need a better cooler for X2, so you're probably looking at the Arctic Cooling Freezer 64. Their web site says:

Easy Installation
The cooler is to install without any tools within seconds

tomk_bucks · 11 Jan 2007 at 11:09

yup that one looks very good - ive not had any problems with the normal amd 3000 fan for the last couple of days - but do worry its not up to the job - is there any windows software i can use to check the temp of it ? if not that fan looks spot on thanks !

A.N.Other · 11 Jan 2007 at 11:35

There is normally a program that comes on the mobo CD. Any of the following will do though:
MBM5 - if it's supported or if you can find a confi file on the net for your particular board
SpeedFan
Everest Home Edition - the free one

The Freezer64 isn't the best cooler about, but it's easy to fit, if you really need that (just how often do you take them in and out :confused:

!) and it's very good for the money.

tomk_bucks · 11 Jan 2007 at 14:19

thing is i dont want to take the mobo out to fit a non standard socket one... to be honest seems to be running ok on the standard cpu fan - will have to monitor temperate to see.

A.N.Other · 11 Jan 2007 at 14:52

Yeah, report back with your idle and full load temps and you can make a decision from there.

Will_3rd · 11 Jan 2007 at 15:12

i've got a Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro for my 4000+, and my bro has one on his x2 4200+.

I would highly recommended it!

El Jimben · 11 Jan 2007 at 21:53

Will_3rd said:
i've got a Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro for my 4000+, and my bro has one on his x2 4200+.

I would highly recommended it!

Yep, does the trick and it's not that pricey either.