First post, by jfarms
Hey,
Building my first retro machine for the 98se powerhouse I never had but always wanted as a kid:
MB: MSI PM8M3-V H
cpu: pentium 4 506
gpu: ti 4200 8x agp
voodoo3 3000 pci
ram: 1x 512 ddr400
hdd: 80gb 7200rpm ata
fdd
dvd drive
psu: corsair cx-450
soundcard: sblive!
My questions are-
does anyone know of/would recommend a compatible cpu cooler? Right now I just have the stock intel cooler that came with the case. I've seen a bunch that list socket 775 compatibility (like this one https://www.newegg.com/rosewill-rocc-16003/p/ … 0-114-_-Product)... but only list the i3/i5/i7 for compatibility. I tried emailing Rosewill asking if theirs fit a pentium 4 and they never responded 🤣.
Also, does anyone have recommendations for fans (including opinions on necessity) for these plastic funnel areas on the side and front of the case? and whether they should be intake/exhaust? I've never built in a metal case like this- particularly with these plastic funnel things... my current desktop is built into a wooden cabinet I custom built for it with a custom water loop and a 360mm fan on 5v molex power- night and day different 🤣.
We are very noise sensitive so I like going for low rpm fans/cooler options.
Thanks in advance!