What Is An Heatsink?

[amphoteric88]

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[monkeyhead]

but the heatsink from ebuyer is amd approved so is it worth it?
Also if i bought an processor would be compatible in the uk?

[amphoteric88]

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[zapjb]

No arguement here. I agree with you as far as they're better HSF solutions than the standard AMD one. My point is to that gent is that go ahead & buy retail. Otherwise he's gonna end up with a 15 day warranty or some such bs. My friend just bought a high end AMD Barton cpu. But he bought it retail so he got the 3yr. warr. That's it. That's my point. GL

[zapjb]

monkeyhead, So what'd end up doing & why?

[monkeyhead]

i dno u lot confused me

[zapjb]

Just buy your AMD cpu retail. That way you get a HSF included & a 3yr warranty. OK before anybody flames this advice. He's very new. And it's about a low end cpu.

[amphoteric88]

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[zapjb]

No sweat. Wasn't talking bout you or anyone else. Just trying to keep it real simple for the new poster. Peace.

[MenderOne]

See if you can get a Cyclone by Antec it's pretty good. I overclocked a duron and used this fan/heatsink combo and it worked wonderfully for me for 2 years.

P.S. Make ABSOLUTELY SURE when you install the processor/heatsink that you follow the AMD guidelines regarding the proper placement of the clip for the heatsink/fan, as it will overheat if improperly installed, and you'll end up with a fried CPU and or damage to the motherboard.