Retail heatsink/fan?

[PieGuY]

I just ordered an Athlon64 3200+ newcastle, it's retail thus comes with heatsink and fan... I don't plan on doing much in the overclocking department, so is this a decent heatsink/fan, or should I still shop for something better? If so, any recommendations? Thanks a bunch!

 

[pickxx]

Its perfect for you. It should keep you below 40 at idle, and below 60 at load. (from other people postings)

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[Coyote]

I'd go with the stock HSF. If you later decide to OC you can always upgrade it.

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[krayzeemunkee]

i have the A65 3000+ and I am at 2330 MHZ (330 over) and its ready for more OCing. Oh and im using the stock cooler and it keeps it at 43 C idle

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[BeyRevRa]

yeah I don't use the stock one because I bought my chip OEM but I have heard really good things about the stock heatsink and fans.

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[ksoth]

Stock HSF is good. When I bought an OEM Athlon 2500+, I spend an extra $30 on a ThermalTake SilentBoost quiet HSF. Temperatures get to 70°C. I upgraded the fan from a 2500 to a 5500 RPM fan (which is loud as hell), and temps still get above 60°. I put a stock AMD HSF from like an old Athlon 1333, and temperatures don't get above 57°. Pretty weak.

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