Computer Assembly - How To Assemble A PC
The Processor, CPU Cooler and Thermal Compound
The AMD Athlon XP 1800+ processor. This is the "sweet spot" speed at the time. The AMD Athlon XP 2200+ was just out, but not worth the extra bucks. Typical OEM packaging is like this. Bubble wrap surrounding the processor enclosed an antistatic bag. The processor is inserted into a small foam square to protect the prongs.
It's important that the CPU Cooler provide enough cooling capacity for the processor, but it's also a consideration as to how much noise it makes. The CPU Cooler is perhaps the primary noise factor component. The Thermaltake Volcano 6Cu CPU Cooler I chose is sufficient for up to Athlon XP 2100+, so I have room to grow. But it's definitely on the quiet side for CPU coolers.
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