AMD Socket-AM2 K9 Heatsink Spotted in the Wild?

Sidney · 16th February 2006, 18:10

When the AMD Socket-AM2 Ahtlon64 processors burst onto the market shortly, it will be helpful to have a performance K9 heatsink on hand to keep them running cool and quiet. HWupgrade.it has managed to snag a couple shots of what is apparently listed as a Foxconn 'K9' heatsink. But does this mean it is intended to be used with Socket-AM2 / Socket M2 processors? The prototype copper heatpipe infused Foxconn heatsink shown here utilizes a 92x92x38mm three-blade fan that spins at 4000RPM (46dBA). This hefty copper heatsink appears to mount directly to the motherboard via four PCB holes. Previous 'K8' AMD socket 939/940/754 processors used a heatsink retention frame which was affixed with just two holes in the motherboard PCB. The new Socket-AM2 heatsink retention mechanism standard uses four which are spaced a bit wider than with socket 478 systems.

Sidney · 16th February 2006, 18:10

Photo from Frostytech.com

jmke · 16th February 2006, 18:22

Coolermaster Susurro boasts AM2 socket compatibility on its box; it uses a clip system.

16th February 2006, 18:10	#1
Sidney Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 15,738	AMD Socket-AM2 K9 Heatsink Spotted in the Wild? When the AMD Socket-AM2 Ahtlon64 processors burst onto the market shortly, it will be helpful to have a performance K9 heatsink on hand to keep them running cool and quiet. HWupgrade.it has managed to snag a couple shots of what is apparently listed as a Foxconn 'K9' heatsink. But does this mean it is intended to be used with Socket-AM2 / Socket M2 processors? The prototype copper heatpipe infused Foxconn heatsink shown here utilizes a 92x92x38mm three-blade fan that spins at 4000RPM (46dBA). This hefty copper heatsink appears to mount directly to the motherboard via four PCB holes. Previous 'K8' AMD socket 939/940/754 processors used a heatsink retention frame which was affixed with just two holes in the motherboard PCB. The new Socket-AM2 heatsink retention mechanism standard uses four which are spaced a bit wider than with socket 478 systems. __________________ lazyman Opteron 165 (2) @2.85 1.42 vcore AMD Stock HSF + Chill Vent II

16th February 2006, 18:10	#2
Sidney Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 15,738	Photo from Frostytech.com __________________ lazyman Opteron 165 (2) @2.85 1.42 vcore AMD Stock HSF + Chill Vent II

16th February 2006, 18:22	#3
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	Coolermaster Susurro boasts AM2 socket compatibility on its box; it uses a clip system. __________________

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