Help the newbie with his build!!

[Talonman]

I really can't speak to that directly, as I think the sinks low profile won't interfear with a video card if you opt to run 2. The fan would have to go for sure in a dual GPU config. I don't hold much respect for the stock SB sink. We have had a few reports of guys feeling pritty darn strongly that the NB was raising the SB temp via the connecting heat pipe. Our NB is a flame thrower, and is not any friend of the SB aiding in cooler temps. I think it hurts them in actuality.

I don't believe a dedicated fan is required to have low SB temps with that heat sink. You might be able to run a bolt out both existing holes in the MOBO, and run a clamp accrost the top of the sink mabey?? Not sure.

I do grove on the idea of the bond between Chip and Sink I now have. Using the flashlight for some extra weight while the bond set-up worked well.
Performance first I say.