Cooler for Core 2 Duo E8400

If I can find one(they seem to be scarce for some reason), I want to
build a system around a Core 2 Duo E8400 system. It will not be
overclocked and not used for gaming (video editing, home media, DVD
burning, business apps).

I don't know if the processor comes with a heat sink, but if not, will I
need one, and, if so, anyone have any recommendations that are not the
huge ones with lots of fins (unless they are necessary)?

Thanks
Ken K

retail boxed comes with fan and heatsink
OEM you buy fan and heatsink over a hundred at the link below



http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc... 5&name=LGA775







"Ken" wrote in message
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If I can find one(they seem to be scarce for some reason), I want to build
a system around a Core 2 Duo E8400 system. It will not be overclocked and
not used for gaming (video editing, home media, DVD burning, business
apps).

I don't know if the processor comes with a heat sink, but if not, will I
need one, and, if so, anyone have any recommendations that are not the
huge ones with lots of fins (unless they are necessary)?

Thanks
Ken K

BigJim said the following on 4/14/2008 12:29 AM:
retail boxed comes with fan and heatsink
OEM you buy fan and heatsink over a hundred at the link below



http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc... 5&name=LGA775


"Ken" wrote in message
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If I can find one(they seem to be scarce for some reason), I want to build
a system around a Core 2 Duo E8400 system. It will not be overclocked and
not used for gaming (video editing, home media, DVD burning, business
apps).

I don't know if the processor comes with a heat sink, but if not, will I
need one, and, if so, anyone have any recommendations that are not the
huge ones with lots of fins (unless they are necessary)?

Thanks
Ken K

Way too many choices!! Anyone have any recos that won't be overkill for
what I need?

Thanks
Ken K

Ken wrote:
BigJim said the following on 4/14/2008 12:29 AM:
retail boxed comes with fan and heatsink
OEM you buy fan and heatsink over a hundred at the link below



http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc... 5&name=LGA775


"Ken" wrote in message
...
If I can find one(they seem to be scarce for some reason), I want
to build a system around a Core 2 Duo E8400 system. It will not be
overclocked and not used for gaming (video editing, home media, DVD
burning, business apps).

I don't know if the processor comes with a heat sink, but if not,
will I need one, and, if so, anyone have any recommendations that
are not the huge ones with lots of fins (unless they are necessary)?

Thanks
Ken K

Way too many choices!! Anyone have any recos that won't be overkill
for what I need?

Thanks
Ken K

This is the only one I tend to use nowadays:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835186134

Cheap and does a good job.
--
SteveH

"Ken" wrote in message
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BigJim said the following on 4/14/2008 12:29 AM:
retail boxed comes with fan and heatsink
OEM you buy fan and heatsink over a hundred at the link below



http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc... 5&name=LGA775


"Ken" wrote in message
...
If I can find one(they seem to be scarce for some reason), I want to
build a system around a Core 2 Duo E8400 system. It will not be
overclocked and not used for gaming (video editing, home media, DVD
burning, business apps).

I don't know if the processor comes with a heat sink, but if not, will I
need one, and, if so, anyone have any recommendations that are not the
huge ones with lots of fins (unless they are necessary)?

Thanks
Ken K

Way too many choices!! Anyone have any recos that won't be overkill for
what I need?

Thanks
Ken K

I have the E8400 cpu.
Just stick with the original heatsink supplied with the cpu.
It will be more than fine for your intended tasks.

Dazza

Dazza wrote:

I have the E8400 cpu.
Just stick with the original heatsink supplied with the cpu.
It will be more than fine for your intended tasks.

I've been replacing the push-pins with one of these on all
my builds because of the way the push-pins flex the board.
http://www.heatsinkfactory.com/therm...t-p-16470.html

I leave the adhesive backing on. Assemble before installing the
motherboard.

I agree, the stock fan is adequate, but has a bit of an annoying sound,
especially if your case has a port hole and is not on the floor.

SteveH wrote:

Ken wrote:

BigJim said the following on 4/14/2008 12:29 AM:

retail boxed comes with fan and heatsink
OEM you buy fan and heatsink over a hundred at the link below



http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc... 5&name=LGA775


"Ken" wrote in message
...

If I can find one(they seem to be scarce for some reason), I want
to build a system around a Core 2 Duo E8400 system. It will not be
overclocked and not used for gaming (video editing, home media, DVD
burning, business apps).

I don't know if the processor comes with a heat sink, but if not,
will I need one, and, if so, anyone have any recommendations that
are not the huge ones with lots of fins (unless they are necessary)?

Thanks
Ken K

Way too many choices!! Anyone have any recos that won't be overkill
for what I need?

Thanks
Ken K


This is the only one I tend to use nowadays:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835186134

Cheap and does a good job.

Yup. That's the same one I've been using for 2 years now. Works great
and I love it.

bob

Fishface said the following on 4/14/2008 6:08 AM:
Dazza wrote:

I have the E8400 cpu.
Just stick with the original heatsink supplied with the cpu.
It will be more than fine for your intended tasks.

I've been replacing the push-pins with one of these on all
my builds because of the way the push-pins flex the board.
http://www.heatsinkfactory.com/therm...t-p-16470.html

I leave the adhesive backing on. Assemble before installing the
motherboard.

I agree, the stock fan is adequate, but has a bit of an annoying sound,
especially if your case has a port hole and is not on the floor.


Thanks for the reco. Received and installed. Makes it easy