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Wa11y
08-31-01, 11:30 AM
I have an old Socket 7 P1 133MHz that I want to use for Linux, but I don't have a heatsink for it. Can anyone recommend a heatsink that'll work on a socket 7?
Owenator
08-31-01, 11:40 AM
Does it even need one? I had an old Pentium 150 that had a small heatsink and fan on it but I think they may be able to work with just a strategically placed fan blowwing right on the cpu. The HSF (if you can call it that) on my 150 was no better than the Northbridge sctive cooler on my Abit KT7 Raid. Hey, there's an idea, get a chipset cooler!

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Wa11y
08-31-01, 11:46 AM
I was thinking about a chipset cooler, too. Tennmax (www.tennmax.com) makes some, but I didn't know if any of them would fit. Guess it's time to bust out the ruler, and get it's dimentions, and see if Tennmax has anything to match that.

Thanks.
The Overclocker
08-31-01, 11:47 AM
socket 7 heatsinks are the same as socket 370 heatsinks, it is easyer to get hold of socket 370 heatsinks
Owenator
08-31-01, 11:50 AM
You know, you might want to check an electronics surplus store like http://www.allelectronics.com. I think I saw some smaller heatsink and fan combos there.
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Wa11y
08-31-01, 12:08 PM
Actually, I found one at tennmax for $14 with $5 shipping. I was going to get one for my GF2, as well, since they have them there, and shipping is $5 for the first item, and $1.50 for every other. The s7 HSF is $14, and the GPU HSF is $19. But thanks for the suggestions!
AlanSr
08-31-01, 12:12 PM
here it is mounted,
this thing is awesome.
sounds like the delta 38 hit puberty:)
Owenator
08-31-01, 12:14 PM
Here is one for only $4.50 and they can ship fo real cheap! If you didn't guess I am a cheapskate usually.

http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=220&item=CF-73&type=store

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Wa11y
08-31-01, 12:20 PM
Not bad. Much cheaper than the tennmax. I might actually get that one instead. Thanks.
Owenator
08-31-01, 12:24 PM
Wally,

My pleasure, a penny saved is a penny earned!

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TranceBear
08-31-01, 12:31 PM
I have run my Pentium 166mmx with no heatsink for about 2 years.
Wa11y
08-31-01, 12:49 PM
Originally posted by TranceBear
I have run my Pentium 166mmx with no heatsink for about 2 years.

Sound exactly like mine. I have it here with me if you want me to post the info off it. But I'd just like that extra insurance.
funnyperson1
08-31-01, 06:01 PM
check out pricewatch a p166 is cheaper than the hs/fan you want....