AMD AM2 processor heatsink roundup

Posted on Tuesday, August 01 2006 @ 1:35 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
HardOCP takes a look at seven coolers for the AMD AM2 platform.
So you’ve got a new AM2 based machine and you want to keep it cool, but you don’t know what heatsink to use? We didn’t either, so we tested seven coolers from six different companies to find out. Rather than just show you a graph with a bunch of temperatures we also take into account ease of installation, perceived noise levels and price. This way you can make an informed decision about which heatsink is right for your application.
You can check it out over here.


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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.



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