2007-01-30 20:29:32 · 8 answers · asked by kalloggs40 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Stock HSF (heatsink) comes with free thermal compound attached, but if you wish to overclock your cpu, you need an aftermarket thermal compound and HSF for better cooling.
For aftermarket HSF you better buy Thermaltake Big Typhoon, it is cheap (about US$30) though have very good performance.
The best thermal compound is Artic Silver 5, but be careful, don't be too much/thick to apply it on your cpu. About the same as a grain of rice should be enough and use tip of a card to make it cover as thin as possible to all of your cpu surface.
Have a good luck.
2007-01-30 23:44:56 · answer #1 · answered by Kendy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey Jebin.. what do u mean by "A dual core Processor would not require a Thermal cooling system( fan, heat sink etc.),.... "
any processor whether single or dual core will get as hot as a frying pan in a matter of seconds without cooling...
The processors ship with the thermal pad or the compound .. unless u are buying an OEM piece...
If you are planning to overclock then get urself a silver compound like Artic Silver 5 .. this will reduce the core temp by at least 5-10 degrees...
2007-01-30 21:55:00 · answer #2 · answered by Krissshh!!! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What the others, save one are correct, No matter what CPU processor you wish to purchase, you will install a cooling system of some type. Whether it be a Liquid system, or a New top of the line Fan copper/and fin unit, IF YOU PURCHASE A CPU LIKE THE TYPE YOU ARE INSTALLING 200.00 +, do you want throw the computer out the window the second you smell burning PCB from the case, cursing yourself,WHY. I think not. Research the system, or unit that will make you feel confident in your computers cooling, and if you do, purchase the thermal paste that is called Arctic silver and whatever amount you get is up to you but extra is always good for later applications. Trust me, this paste will enhance more heat transfer from CPU to Heat sink. It's your computer, if your spending that kind of money, then protect your investment, you will not go wrong. A good source to look for on-line for cooling systems or units is WWW.OVERCOOL.COM, They have got almost everything for the purpose of cooling. Hope this helps as well.
2007-01-30 22:01:45 · answer #3 · answered by Kenneth C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you buy the CPU retail, it will come with a stock heatsink and thermal compound.
The newest Core 2 Duo from Intel runs cool (only 65 watts). Running it with the included fan/heatsink is more than enough to keep it at a low temp. In fact, many are able to overclock it quite a bit using only stock parts. So I don't recommend wasting the time or money buying the thermal compound separate.
2007-01-30 20:34:00 · answer #4 · answered by SirCharles 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jebin V is a retard.
Yes, you need thermal compound, and it will probably be included with the cpu.
Just so you know, a dual core cpu doesnt really help all that much. Its not going to help very much in games, or loading, or just about anything else.
The only times its going to help are when you are running two large tasks, like playing a game and running an antivirus at the same time.
Dual core will not increase loading times over a single core of the same ghz. The hard drive is solely respondsible for that.
2007-01-30 21:22:15 · answer #5 · answered by Doggzilla 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you'll need a thermal compound to apply to the area between the CPU and the heat fan. Usually it the processor comes with a little tube of it in the box (unless you buy it OEM).
2007-01-30 20:33:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mean fan and heat sink than yes, if the heatsink is preinstalled on the CPU it is safe to assume it is already on there, are you using a different heat sink and fan or just fan? If the heatsink is not on the CPU when you get it then either way aftermarket fan or not you need thermal paste.
2016-05-23 22:15:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Colleague,
A dual core Processor would not require a Thermal cooling system( fan, heat sink etc.), as it is designed to deal with heavy applications w/o the problem of Heating. However, if you are really cautious over the heating, don't bother to get a fan or cooling system, just keep your CPU case open for 5-10 mins.
But, i haven't checked this with the new OS Windows Vista. But as per my info, Dual core has been designed to run Windows Vista too...
Hope this would be suffice.
Regards,
JBN
2007-01-30 20:42:08 · answer #8 · answered by Jebin V 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋