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12 Great Components for the Ultimate HD PC

Zack Stern, PC World

Tuesday, May 13, 2008 10:00 PM PDT

Heat sink: Zalman CNPS9500

Though you can buy liquid cooling components that are completely silent, I avoided that route because of the maintenance required, not to mention the possibility of leaks. Instead, I opted for a quiet, variable-speed fan attached to a heat sink. Be sure to double-check the specific model for processor and case compatibility. The Zalman CNPS9500 CPU cooler fits with my components and case, and it runs quietly when turned down.

Heat sink price: $60

System subtotal: $1240

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