[ free_bsd_questions ] selecting a cpu heatsink / fan combo

[Wojciech Puchar]

> If you haven't already bought your cpu you could check out how much heat 
> different cpu's produce, they vary quite a lot. Lower power = lower heat 
> production = less stress on heatsink/fan (and = lower electricity costs). 
> Also the overclockers websites and forums usually have opinions about 
> heatsinks.

and of course - make sure then that your motherboard doesn't overclock by 
default.

no, i'm not joking, it's true but it sounds like a joke.