I'm sorry if this is a stupid question. I've tried to google and read as many stickies as possible but haven't found a clear answer to this.
If i'm running a stock/non-OCed x2-3800 how bad is the stock HSF with respect to noise and cooling ability?
Is it necessary for me to look at 3rd party HSFs?
thank you for your help.
AMD x2 Stock HSF - how bad is it?
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I think that's the route I'm going to take. If the noise is unbearable then I'll revisit this issue again.Natronomonas wrote:All I know is I upgraded to a Scythe Ninja and couldn't be happier.
In general, stock HSF are OK but not great, both for heat dissipation and noise. See if you can live with it, but if you can't, upgrade.
Q: How difficult is it to remove the HSF after its been applied? (i.e. does it stick to the cpu?). Is it easy to clean the thermal pad residue from the top of the cpu without damaging it?
thanks again to all.