I just recieved my heatsink and fan today through amazon.com. So far I must say that I am impressed with it, as far as a heatsink and fan go. It is built solid, fits into my 478 socket perfectly, and plugged right in. It came with two clamps that hold the heatsink and fan in place, and it is seated firmly with nothing loose. The fan does look smaller than what I had expected, but the design is great and I don't forsee any problems with the smaller size. It covers the heatsink well enough for good circulation. This heatsink also comes with a packet of heat sink compound paste to apply to the processor - which I wish was more obvious on the product so I did not have to buy a seperate tube of this thinking it did not come with. Overall a good heatsink and fan, and for the price I can't imagine anything better.
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Brand: StarTech
Model: FAN478
Product Description:
Proper cooling systems are arguably the most important part of a fast-running, interruption-free computer. Without adequate cooling, workstations can overheat causing CPU slowdowns and system freezes translating into downtime.Fans like the FAN478 offer great cooling at a great price. Suited for Pentium 4 environments, this super-duty Socket 478 CPU cooler keeps your computer running at optimal temperatures. The closely spaced fins of the aluminum heatsink provide increased heat dissipation; more effective than normal heatsink/fan combos.
Features: Ball-Bearing fan provides increased reliability, airflow and longer lif
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List Price: USD 20.78
Lowest Used Price: USD 9.95
Lowest New Price: USD 8.99
Customer Reviews
Not as Good as OEM
The fan on this new unit is much smaller than the stock OEM processor fan that came with my computer. The aluminum heatsink is also slightly smaller than the stock unit so that the two, stock hold down clamps are loose. The only thing that is really holding the heatsink in place is the thermal compound stuck to my processor! Metal hold down clamps are provided in the package, but they are too small to fit. Perhaps they could be bent and made to fit.
