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ZeroAquaduct
10-20-01, 02:16 PM
I have an Intel-based CPU (socket 370). What's the best heatsink/fan to use? I read some reviews over the Internet, but they seem to cover only AMD-based CPUs. Are the heatsink/fan the same?

Do you know any good links or reviews that I could look at? Thanks!

The Overclocker
10-20-01, 02:43 PM
socket A and socket 370 are compatable, people say the SK6 is the best but may not be for intel because copper keeps heat for longer, on the main page is a review of a heatsink made out of alumium, get that one

Yoric
10-20-01, 06:33 PM
most anything high performance for AMD will work well on intel chips as long as the mounting method is compatible

because amd runs much hotter than intel

I think that is correct

Crappy
10-20-01, 08:52 PM
I would say the ALPHA PAL6035 for the Socket 370.

I have one with a 72watt Peltier on it and it ROCKS!!!!:D

Even with the Peltier it rocks.

Silversinksam
10-21-01, 03:12 AM
http://www6.tomshardware.com/cpu/01q2/010521/images/image006.gif

http://www6.tomshardware.com/cpu/01q2/010521/cooler-32.html

Shroomer
10-21-01, 04:01 AM
Swiftech MC370-0A

VERY good performance.... Light weight... Medium sound levels

This is where my money would go if I didn't water cool.

ZeroAquaduct
10-25-01, 04:07 AM
Thanks for the replies. I'll keep in mind with your recommedations and I'll see which one is the best for my PC (and my wallet -- those heatsinks/fans cost a lot!). :eek:

The Overclocker
10-25-01, 05:27 AM
there is also the thermo engine, it is nice with a delta