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31-Mar-2009, 04:14 AM #1
Exclamation Do I need to buy a Heatsink?
I'm building a computer and I am not sure if a heatsink is required. The case I'm getting has fans in it so my question is do I need to buy a heatsink separately?

Case: Thermaltake Spedo Advance
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400

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31-Mar-2009, 04:24 AM #2
If it's a retail boxed CPU, the included Intel stock heatsink will be enough. If it's not, you will need a separate heatsink. ACF7Pro should be okay: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835186134
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31-Mar-2009, 08:52 AM #3
That is a very good hsf. I have the arctic freezer pro for the amd socket and it works very well. Keeps an amd 6400+ running pretty cool.
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31-Mar-2009, 09:20 AM #4
Withouta CPU heatsink, you can send your CPU and motherboard to PC Heaven in a very short time.
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02-Apr-2009, 02:32 PM #5
Use stock Heat sink yes..
No heat sink? never
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