Socket 775.....Memory and Heatsink

drwho · Jan 26, 2005, 05:56 AM

Well, I've decided to give up waiting for the NForce4 Ultra motherboards to come out, so I've decided to build my first P4 computer. Below you'll see the major components of this new computer, or at least the ones I've decided on so far.

Abit AA8XE Fatal1ty
Intel P4 560j 3.6 ghz (Prescott)
Sapphire X850 XTPE 256 mb PCI-E

Now the two pieces that I'm having trouble making my mind up on is a good heatsink and fan combo (does anybody know if a Thermalright XP-90 will fit the Abit motherboard) and some good memory. I have about maybe $250 to $300 to spend on the memory. Comments and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

drwho

CDsDontBurn · Jan 26, 2005, 06:13 AM

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...999-351&depa=0

there's a retention bracket made so the xp-90 can be used on the 775

drwho · Jan 26, 2005, 06:44 AM

I'm familiar with the LGA 775 RM bracket for the socket T motherboards, The Fatal1ty has that Dual Otes cooling system which runs along the top of the motherboard and limits the amount of space around the processor bracket, and believe me, the XP-120 needs lots of space.. I received word from Thermalright that the XP-120 won't fit the AA8XE Fatality. I was wondering if anyone was using a XP-90 with the Fatal1ty , hence my question.

By the way, I think I'm going to get this memory from newegg

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...144-176&depa=1

drwho

CDsDontBurn · Jan 26, 2005, 06:50 AM

well, i don't know what to tell you then. If the MoBo won't let you fit the HSF, then it limits you to your decisions on cooling. Why not look into water cooling if the MoBo limits your air cooling options?

Jan 26, 2005, 05:56 AM	#1
drwho HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 572 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Socket 775.....Memory and Heatsink Well, I've decided to give up waiting for the NForce4 Ultra motherboards to come out, so I've decided to build my first P4 computer. Below you'll see the major components of this new computer, or at least the ones I've decided on so far. Abit AA8XE Fatal1ty Intel P4 560j 3.6 ghz (Prescott) Sapphire X850 XTPE 256 mb PCI-E Now the two pieces that I'm having trouble making my mind up on is a good heatsink and fan combo (does anybody know if a Thermalright XP-90 will fit the Abit motherboard) and some good memory. I have about maybe $250 to $300 to spend on the memory. Comments and suggestions would be greatly appreciated. drwho

Jan 26, 2005, 06:13 AM	#2
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,779 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...999-351&depa=0 there's a retention bracket made so the xp-90 can be used on the 775 __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

Jan 26, 2005, 06:50 AM	#4
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,779 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	well, i don't know what to tell you then. If the MoBo won't let you fit the HSF, then it limits you to your decisions on cooling. Why not look into water cooling if the MoBo limits your air cooling options? __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

Jan 26, 2005, 06:44 AM	Thread Starter #3
drwho HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 572 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	I'm familiar with the LGA 775 RM bracket for the socket T motherboards, The Fatal1ty has that Dual Otes cooling system which runs along the top of the motherboard and limits the amount of space around the processor bracket, and believe me, the XP-120 needs lots of space.. I received word from Thermalright that the XP-120 won't fit the AA8XE Fatality. I was wondering if anyone was using a XP-90 with the Fatal1ty , hence my question. By the way, I think I'm going to get this memory from newegg http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...144-176&depa=1 drwho