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[Solved] Good inexpensive Heatsink + fan for AM3

Forum CPU & Components : CPUs [Solved] Good inexpensive Heatsink + fan for AM3

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Hello, the CPU I just bought is an AM3, my motherboards slot is AM2+, and my motherboard's is: M2N78-LA. I was hoping for an inexpensive Heat Sink Fan on newegg, with good reviews, and that will fit in my computer. Thanks :D


Message edited by johncatman on 02-04-2012 at 04:50:06 PM
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What case?
If your case is 7.4"+ wide the CM 212+ and Evo are good choices.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 103-065-TS
If your case isn't as wide the TX-3 is good.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835103064

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Message edited by davcon on 02-04-2012 at 05:07:35 PM
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What case?


Pavilion P6130f Product Number : NY463AA#ABA
Stock HP case

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Pavilion P6130f Product Number : NY463AA#ABA
Stock HP case


TX-3 is likely your best bet if you can measure you case width.
Measure outside case = side to side
TX-3 is 139mm tall.

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TX-3 is likely your best bet if you can measure you case width.
Measure outside case = side to side
TX-3 is 139mm tall.



Is this good/will fit? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103064

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Message edited by johncatman on 02-04-2012 at 05:18:02 PM
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davcon wrote :

If your case doesn't fit the TX-3 you'll probably have to go with the 101.=117mm tall
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835103075


my case is 127mm, so I should go with this one?

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Message edited by johncatman on 02-04-2012 at 05:28:27 PM
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my case is 127mm, so I should go with this one?


Yep the 101!

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davcon wrote :

Yep the 101!



Are you sure because this one is 92mm, and has better reviews, will it fit? www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103064

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Are you sure because this one is 92mm, and has better reviews, will it fit? www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103064


It won't fit 139mm tall!

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It won't fit 139mm tall!


*Edit*
Yep your right :)


Message edited by johncatman on 02-04-2012 at 05:47:11 PM
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