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Hi, I have P4 2.4 Ghz socket 478 processor. I've been using the stock heatsink and fan but I am thinking of installing a more high quality heat sink. Also, possibly good cpu and case fans...

Any recommendation?

Thanks

 

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I'd highly recommend a Thermalright Xp90 copper heatsink with a good quality 92x92mm fan, like panaflo or delta. You'll also need to get a good thermal paste like Arctic Silver 5.

 

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Thanks for the reply. How is the noise on that fan?

Also, I see XP90 and XP90C... I guess XP90C is made of copper... which is better?

 

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From what I have read, the XP-90 and XP-90C are about the same, except for maybe a couple degrees. Either one will be a drastic improvement over stock. Also there are some Zalman and Thermaltake solutions that seem to be getting good reviews around here.

 

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The XP-90C is definately better, it's on par with an XP-120.

 

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I mistyped. I actually meant XP90C - the copper one. I've used it and I think it performs quite well.

 

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the cupper one will do a few degs better.

 

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Id also go with the XP-90C Its a top notch heatsink and if you ever saw the XP-120 in person you would be surprised LoL

I athually had the Asus Star Ice .. which looks alot smaller online then it is in real life