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[2bzy4ne1]

If I buy a retail athlon xp processor and use a different hsf with it, would that void the warranty? :plain:

[Eagle]

No, it wouldn't, as long as its an althlon XP cooling fan design it will not void the waranty, now if you try to use a hsf designed for a different processor then there is no guaruntee, but you are allowed to chose your own heat sink and fan provided it is made for that processor/speed.

[Allnatural]

AMD maintains a list of recommended HSFs. Of course, just because a particular model isn't on the list doesn't mean it won't work, but this is a good place to start.

http://www.amd.com/gb-uk/Processors/DevelopWithAMD/0,,30_2252_6059_1039%5E1050,00.html

[Eagle]

Yeah, well that list is stupid, they tell you not to use the orb fans either, but my Dragon orb works fine.

[vampireuk]

You dont really need to use that list, just check random hardware sites and read reviews to find one you would want^_^

[Allnatural]

Like I said, it's just a starting point. I didn't choose my Dr. Thermal because AMD recommends it (which they don't).

[2bzy4ne1]

BTW, this is the hsf I want to get. I was originally looking at an Alpha heatsink, but that thing looks so big that it won't fit on the board I want. So I decided on the Vantec AeroFlow VA4-C7040. It can keep things cool, looks nice, and is quiet.

[vampireuk]

if you want your computer to sound like heathrow get a delta fan:D

[neoak]

Nah! Just get a GeForce FX and use it's fan for the CPU.

It is an idea. ¿Might work?