Does a 2.2ghz p4 socket 478 cpu need a fan on top of its heat sink?
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<h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: The Boxed Processor Comes With a Fan
A heat sink and fan comes with Intel Boxed Processor products, indicating that the manufacturer believes that they are a necessary part of the cooling solution. The maximum recommended temperature for the P4 2.2GHz processor is 156.2 degrees Fahrenheit.
On the Other: Fans Are Noisy
A CPU fan needs to move a lot of air to keep things cool. The more air movement you have over the CPU and through the case the louder things get and that can be distracting.
Bottom Line
Fans are recommended by the manufacturer. However, there are after-market cooling systems with larger heat sinks and fans that turn more slowly and are quieter than the one that came from the factory.
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