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jcnoernberg
12-21-2005, 02:02 PM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819116198
Intel Pentium 4 630 800MHz FSB LGA 775 EM64T Processor - Retail


I'm planning on getting this chip in the next few months... What is the view on the included heatsink/fan? I will not be straining this thing, but should I get a different heat sink or use the included one? any recommendations? I just picked up some artic silver to use instead of the thermal pad. Hmmmmm.

saphalline
12-21-2005, 02:35 PM
At only 3.0 GHz, the P4 630 doesn't generate enough heat to warrant a replacement of the stock HSF. It would be more useful on a higher speed P4, like the 650 or faster. However, you can do so if you'd like.