in need of heatsink recommendations

[robin801]

ok my system is almost complete. i am missing just one little thing. you guessed it a heatsink.:)

system specs so far---

epox 8rda+
cpu-athlon xp 1700+
memory-corsair 3200
video-matrox g450
hdd-wd 120gb
on board sound


which heatsink fan should i get?

i want to be able to do a little overclocking with this rig.

oh by the way how does my system look so far?

[Xeroid]

I used the VANTEC AeroFlow VA4-C7040 when I upgraded to an AthlonXP 2400 and I'm very pleased with it. I used a Globalwin WBK38 on my AthlonXP 1600 and it was very loud. The Vantec Aeroflow does a better job at a fraction of the noise DB. The Vantec has the magnetic tip driven fan which produces airflow simular to the Delta screamers but are very quiet.

LINKAGE (http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?DEPA=&submit=Go&description=VANTEC+AeroFlow+VA4%2D)

The Matrox G450 will do an outstanding job on 2D apps but it's not much of a gaming card. The 2D quality is untouchable. I don't game on my main box and I used a Matrox G550 and I love it. Very clear 2d graphics. If you plan on gaming you might want to look at one of the Gforce 4 Ti cards.

It looks like a very nice system. Keep an eye on CPU prices cause they are presently on their way down. If you wait a week or so you might be able to squeeze in a little faster AthlonXP into your budget.

Mike :)

[robin801]

thanks for the help

[datarin]

If you want to OC your rig, this is the best one in the world!!!

Thermalright SLK-900
http://www.uploadit.org/files/220703-slk900b.jpg

[RobUK]

I like the ThermalTake Volcono's best, i have the volcano 7 on my 2000xp and its brill, temps are always low. The Volcano 9 and 11 support a higher CPU of up to 3200XP currently.

RobUK

[robin801]

VANTEC AeroFlow VA4-C7040

this is the one that i bought.

don't know how it works because it didn't when i got it.

i sent it back and i am now waiting for another one to arrive.:)