New Cpu, Need Cooling.

[Dallows]

I'll be upgrading to an AMD Athlon 3200+ Barton soon. Should I get a better cooler than the stock one?

[metallicat666]

the stock cooler should be fine as long as your not overclocking and the case airflow is ok

[Darthtanion]

And if you do decide to go with a new cooler, how much are you willing to spend?

[Dallows]

I dunno, what do good coolers run? 20-25 bucks?

[Demolitionman]

I really like the Vantec Aeroflow one of the best you can get for 20-30$

[amd_man2005]

ThermalTake Volcano 7+
ThermalTake SilentBoost (SILENT, cools wonderfully)

Originally Posted by amd_man2003

ThermalTake Volcano 7+
ThermalTake SilentBoost (SILENT, cools wonderfully)

absolutly. the volcano 7+ is cheap and effective, but I love the silent boost. It's perfect, I swear ;)
In a warm room, on a hot pally athlon, it keeps my cpu below 45° C and at only a whisper :D

[Dallows]

I probably hit up the silent boost, 30 bucks is worth it. Also, is this the right stuff as far as thermal paste?

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...100-202&depa=1

[amd_man2005]

Originally Posted by Dallows

Also, is this the right stuff as far as thermal paste?

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...100-202&depa=1

No. You want Arctic Silver 3 or 5

I'd actually recomend Arctic Silver Ceramic, which is what i use. It's been tested to work better than arctic silver 3, although I don't know how it compares arctic silver 5. It's also 100% non-conductive and easier to clean up than AS3.