Fop 38 or Alpha 6035? Which is easier to place?

[LIVAN]

I have heard horror stories about cracking cores while placing the FOP 38. Is it all its cracked up to be? If so, How does the Alpha witht he NEW CLIP compare? Also any advice on TAKING OFF the FOP 38 properly? Thanks.

 

[Quad]

well, from what i've read, my reccomendation would be the pal6035. the fops are little bit more difficult to install. and the fop38 will undoubtedly drive you nuts with that 46dB fan. i'm personally building a system next week, and i've already ordred the new pal6035. i hope i have a good experience with it.

good luck

quad

 

[LIVAN]

Is there a good way to take teh FOP 38 off without breaking things>?

 

[Gothmoth]

i had no problems placing the fop and later the alpha 6035.
but the fop drives me nuts because of its noise.

 

[toph99]

putting the FOP on is a small miracle in itself, depending on how crouded the socket is, but it works like a charm i don't mind the noise a bit

 

[jinsonxu]

No probs putting on and taking off the FOP38. But the fan whine, urgg.

 

[Howard]

If you haven't already ordered the Alpha, please consider the Taisol CGK742.

Spec page
Order page, and more info

It cools the processor as well or better than the two aforementioned heatsinks.