Lesson 5: How to Find a Cheap Heatsink

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Notes we've taken concerning the Heatsink:

  • Processor Interface (Socket): AM2
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Step 1: What To Look For

We need to find a heatsink that's compatible with our processor socket: AM2 in our example.

Heatsinks can get fairly expensive but you can usually find one for under $25

Step 2: Finding a Heatsinnk

Let's go ahead and navigate to the heatsinks:

Computer Hardware --> Cooling Products or Fans & Heatsinks --> CPU Fans & Heatsinks--> Socket Type (AM2)

-Order by "lowest price"

I immediately find a heatsink for under $20.

Cheap Heat Sink/CPU Fan

COOLER MASTER RR-910 Heatsink - $19.99

This will get the job done for us if all we need is an inexpensive heatsink for an OEM processor. If you want a high quality heatsink for overclocking your CPU or a high-end gaming machine, be prepared to spend at least $40.

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Total spent so far:

Total: $54.99 *
* This price does not include shipping and handling.

** These prices are taken at the time of this writing and are subject to change at any time without notice.

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Next Lesson:

We have found an inexpensive heatsink for a great price, time for the next lesson: Lesson 6: How to Find a Cheap Compatible Motherboard.

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