i got it to work. all i had to do was ensure that CnC was enabled in bios (which it was already) and install the amd cpu driver. then set the power managment to minimal. it's not very obvious that it's running. and the noise from the fan was only minimally cut. it is still way too loud. i even enabl...

the only cool n quiet software i am finding for Athlon 64 X2 is for Linux.

the Windows processor driver doesn't say anything about cool n quiet.

http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/Tec ... 18,00.html

shoud i be looking somewhere else?

You are using the stock heatpipe cooler right? yes if you specify how much $$$ you can spare it would be easier to select a nice cooler. how ever much it takes Hello & welcome to SPCR, I would try the Enermax thermally controlled 80mm fan (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811999...

Hey all. First post here. Great forum. I am trying to find a quiet fan for my cpu, but I'm not quite sure what to get. I want to just get a 70mm to 80mm fan adapter, and slap a quiet 80mm fan on the stock heat sink. I just don't know what specifications I should be looking for to ensure that it will...