I'm considering replacing the CPU in my system - currently an AMD Athlon 64 X2 4000+ (which runs at 65W, with the standard cooler on it). The fastest CPU that the motherboard will take is the 6000+ which runs at 125W (there is a 89W version, but that seems to be impossible to find).
Obviously the cooler from the current CPU would have no hope. So I'm looking for suggestions for a suitable cooler for the new chip if I go with this upgrade.
1. I won't be overclocking
2. I don't want to spend a vast amount, so I'm not thinking about fancy liquid cooling options!
3. It's an upgrade, so I don't want to remove the motherboard to fit the cooler.
4. I'd like the usual things in the trade off of size/noise etc, but realise you can't have everything, particularlarly when trying to keep the cost down.
Recommendations please?
Obviously the cooler from the current CPU would have no hope. So I'm looking for suggestions for a suitable cooler for the new chip if I go with this upgrade.
1. I won't be overclocking
2. I don't want to spend a vast amount, so I'm not thinking about fancy liquid cooling options!
3. It's an upgrade, so I don't want to remove the motherboard to fit the cooler.
4. I'd like the usual things in the trade off of size/noise etc, but realise you can't have everything, particularlarly when trying to keep the cost down.
Recommendations please?
