What's the most cost-effective way to cool a Duron system?

[DigitalSpectre]

Greetings to all of you in overclocking land.

I could use a little advice today.

I just bought a FIC AZ11 mobo (Brand-new, never used, $50!!!)
And I soon plan on purchasing a 900 Duron to run it. However, since I'm a college student with *extremely* limited funding, I could use some advice on the most cost-effective way to keep this system cool. I have no immediate plans for overclocking at this time, as 900 mHz will keep me happy for quite a while (I'm upgrading from a k6-2 350, here).

Any advice on this subject would be most appreciated.

Thanks for your help,
DigitalSpectre

[Megahurtz]

Cost effective, eh? I would probably opt for a CPU cooler with an eye on future overclocking. One of the newer copper coolers, such as the GlobalWin CAK-38 will serve this function nicely, albeit at some level of noise. If this CPU cooler is too expensive, then a GlobalWin 32 will perform adequately. The reason that I would opt for the better cooler now, is that your processor is at its most vulnerable during heatsink removal/installation. The use of a good thermal compound, and base lapping is also recommended.

I also recommend installing adequate cooling in the case. You will need to purchase two 80mm fans and position one at the front of the case, pulling air in from outside, and one fan located at the rear of the case pushing air out of the case. Buy quality case fans, as they are only 8-10 USD each. Your PSU should also be exhausting air to the outside of the case.

The above are the barest minimum that I would recommend for cooling...in a well designed mid-tower. You may find that you need to add a bit to your cooling solution in the heat of summer, or as you embark on overclocking. There are a lot of variables that are unknown.

Please look at the above as a the bare minimum and adjust to your particular needs accordingly.

T

[Ridenow]

I agree with Megahurtz, Global Win FOB-32 $18. tube of Arctic Silver $8. Case fans are nice to have.

[William]

a couple of 80 mm fans with a dust filter for the incoming one. A heatsink such as the all copper CAK 38 is a great solution for an extremely good price. I would buy a YS Tech 26cfm fan with it too just to calm the noise down. A rheostat for the delta would be slightly cheaper and deliver the same solution. Unless you can stand the whine of the delta, you need something quieter. Also, burning a CPU if you are overclocking may allow you to lower your voltages, making your cooling even better.

[Door Knob]

If your really trying to save a cash than the radio shack thermal compound is probably gunna be $10 cheaper than artic silver (most places you order) and you really wouldn't loose a ton in temps.

[n2]

note my sig... so far, real good!!!!

it isn't O/C'd yet, when i do, i'll add the case fans.
i keep my side panel off mostly.
radioshack grease allowed a K6-2 450 to go 560 w/same thermaltake basic $8 socket A heatsink/fan running 2.8v never above like 32*
mostly stayed at 30*

i'm lookin' for a globalwin cooler, but just because... i probly don't need it.
time will tell tho. at this point, the hsk does not even get luke warm.
when i up v & FSB i assume temps will surely rise, so then i may appreciate the better cooling.

[el]

okay for the tenth time!!!

www.coolerchips.com has the WBK38-1 for 22bucks and 4dollars shipping. if you mention OC.com you get a free tube of thermal compound!!!! CAK is 32 and same deal with free tube with any HSF!