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Haha. I already got the MSI K9MM-V microATX delivered (love the way it looks by the way). Ordered a Processor (Athlon 64 3800+ AM2) and it came too... and because I'm such a n00b I forgot that usually "OEM" means "just the item itself."

So now I gotta look for a CPU sink n' fan, which may be a blessing in disguise since none of my friends and almost nobody online (not that you'd be nobody) uses the stock stuff.

I already ordered some Arctic Silver 5... some people say that was excessive, especially if I don't plan to overclock, but... whatever. I gave in. Nyah! =P

QUESTION: Will a Thermaltake Blue Orb II or slightly smaller Golden Orb II be able to fit on the K9MM-V board without interfering with the DIMM sockets and the CPU power socket (the four-pinned one)? I have dimensions up the wazoo from sites showing specs but I can't figure out if the heatsink fins are gonna encroach on those things.

Any help's appreciated!

Looking at this *yoinked* pic:



It looks like its pretty tall and would miss those things.

Dan

you could try one of these AC Freezer 64 Pro worked on my 3800x2 (939) works on am2, overclocked to 2.6 stock voltage with it. not a bad price. Maybe find it somewhere where shipping is cheaper. Used to be free for it on that site, not anymore. Copper Coolers are better and ones you can line up to blow toward your rear exhaust fan keep your processor cooler IMO. just some thoughts. There are lots of great air coolers out there, but I'm guessing you are looking for cheap. I like the zalman offerings more than thermaltake. The Blue orb should work fine though. Enjoy.