CPU upgrade - do I need a new cooler

foxy123 · 24 Apr 2006 at 11:25

I have currently AthlonXP 2200+ processor with Arctic Cooling Copper Silent 2 Tc cooler. Now I am buying Athlon 64 3000+ 939. Should I buy a new cooler or I can use the 2TC I currently have?

Soul Rider · 24 Apr 2006 at 18:58

You will need a new cooler. The connections are different and the 64's nned much better cooling than the old 32bits.

Saying that the stock cooler is very good, so you won't need to change that to start with.

foxy123 · 24 Apr 2006 at 22:00

Soul Rider said:
You will need a new cooler. The connections are different and the 64's nned much better cooling than the old 32bits.

Saying that the stock cooler is very good, so you won't need to change that to start with.

what does "stock cooler" mean?

drunknmunky · 24 Apr 2006 at 22:46

foxy123 said:
what does "stock cooler" mean?

The cooler which comes with the retail version.

foxy123 · 24 Apr 2006 at 22:48

cheers!

foxy123 · 25 Apr 2006 at 11:36

I usually buy OEM versions. So now I am choosing between

Arctic Cooling (AC-ALP-64) Alpine 64 CPU Cooler

and

Arctic Cooling Silencer 64 Ultra Socket 754/939/940 CPU Cooler.

I guess they are cheap but should be ok for Athlon 64 3000+ 939.

any comments?

vanandjuanunited · 25 Apr 2006 at 11:40

Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro CPU Cooler (Socket 754/939/940) (FG-000-AR)
Great cooler for the price.

foxy123 · 25 Apr 2006 at 12:07

williamw11 said:
Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro CPU Cooler (Socket 754/939/940) (FG-000-AR)
Great cooler for the price.

it is nice but about 15 quid more expensive than those I mentioned above. It is not a big deal if you are buying only a CPU and a cooler but I am upgrading a great deal of my PC (motherboard, video card) and buying some accessories so I am over my budget with it

thanks anyway...

vanandjuanunited · 25 Apr 2006 at 12:10

Just buy the retail chip then. Free cooler and 3 year warranty.

Wile E. Coyote · 25 Apr 2006 at 12:31

Nothing wrong with the stock cooler,I have the same CPU. Mines clocked to 2.0 at mo and only increased temps by a couple of degrees, going to push it further when I get the chance.

foxy123 · 25 Apr 2006 at 12:34

Wile E. Coyote said:
Nothing wrong with the stock cooler,I have the same CPU. Mines clocked to 2.0 at mo and only increased temps by a couple of degrees, going to push it further when I get the chance.

how noisy is it? I read reviews and people say it is noisy but some that it is not...

Arctic Cooling Silencer 64 Ultra seems quiet according to reviews...

Wile E. Coyote · 25 Apr 2006 at 12:53

foxy123 said:
how noisy is it? I read reviews and people say it is noisy but some that it is not...

Arctic Cooling Silencer 64 Ultra seems quiet according to reviews...

Its not that noisy, no more than the other fans in my machine.

Your right about the Artic cooling runs quieter and cooler, was probs going to get one of those if i push my CPU harder

Jay_t · 25 Apr 2006 at 14:59

The thermalright xp120 is a nice cooler & is quiet because it uses a 120mm fan. They are not cheap and you need to buy a 120mm fan also.