what fan to buy for thunderbird and case?

[camaro]

I'm ready to buy a thunderbird cpu. What fan should I use on it? Where to get it? i also am getting an Enlight7237 case with 300W power supply and a fan included and installed. Do I need another fan? If so, which one and where to get it? thanks

[This message has been edited by camaro (edited 08-06-2000).]

[SoopaStar]

That case doesn't have a space in the back for another fan. however, the front mount fan is big enough to put two back to back to increase the in-flow. Not sure about the T-bird. Is that a socket-A? like the duron? If so, I got the golden orb for my duron and one for my Athlon. I like them very much.

Paul

[grunt]

The 7237 has a mount for a case (back) fan. I have one. T-Bird is SocketA and the Golden Orb is a good CPU fan BTW

[japerritt]

Golden orb, isnt that about the same as the super orb. I was told that these orb fans were to blame for many damaged chips.

[daveleau]

Yes, if you are not careful in buying and installing, the GOrb can kill an Athlon faster than you can say 'Doh!'. I use a Super Orb on my Athlon, but would not recommend it because I had to modify mine to get mine going. There are many GlobalWins or others out there to work well. Be SURE that if you get a 266MHz fsb processor, that you get the HIGHEST rated fan for it. I have seen 3 1.2GHz 266MHz fsb cpus fry in the last 2 weeks because of using fans rated for processors below 1.4GHz. Spend the extra $$ for the fan and be happy when it works well. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

Moved to CPUs and Overclocking

Dave

[This message has been edited by daveleau (edited 08-13-2001).]