Theres a little difference between a 1600+ (1.4ghz) and something like an XP 3000+ at 2.16ghz when it comes to producing heat.
If I was going to shell out for an XP 3000+ I'd want something better than an $8 hsf on it.
I have P4 1.8ghz (nw-a) cpu's that idle at 32C and peaks at around 36-38C on a hot day. (about 38C day) with the standard intel hsf.
not meaning to start an intel vs amd fanboy war, my point is like others have said, as the cpu's get smaller (0.09 micron anyone?) the heat issue will become critically important.
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Theres a little difference between a 1600+ (1.4ghz) and something like an XP 3000+ at 2.16ghz when it comes to producing heat. If I was going to shell out for an XP 3000+ I'd want something better than an $8 hsf on it. I have P4 1.8ghz (nw-a) cpu's that idle at 32C and peaks at around 36-38C on a hot day. (about 38C day) with the standard intel hsf. not meaning to start an intel vs amd fanboy war, my point is like others have said, as the cpu's get smaller (0.09 micron anyone?) the heat issue will become critically important.