Windows 7: need some help with cpu coolers

I have just built myself a new PC but I am finding the stock AMD fan very noisy So went to pc shop and had a look at few option the other problem I have is I have a Micro ATX case so not much room for big cooler I purchased coolmaster 212 but there is no chance of that fitting in so I have narrowed it down to silverstone mitrogon NT06-E or Scythe Shuriken Rev.B Quiet Low Profile Cooler 3 Heat Pipe - HTPC the scythe seems to get better reviews but does not say it is AM3 compatableany one got any advice ? Any one running either of these or some thing better?

Thanks

Hello there ian

The Scythe IS compatible with AMD AM3 socket

Shuriken Rev. B: Scythe - The Cooling Experts

I'd go with it.

Thanks Punkster !!
I have ordered one should be with me tomorrow,

You're welcome, ian.

Enjoy your new CPU cooler. Btw, did you buy Thermal Compound? i use Arctic Silver 5 and it's great.

Don't know if the cooler comes with pre-applied thermal paste.

I got artic silver
I will have to clean off the old stuff and apply the artic silver I am sure there must be a tutorial on here some where or you tube

Here:

Arctic Silver Incorporated - Route to Product Instructions for Arctic Silver 5

Choose your CPU and processor, then, on the right column you'll see a link (that's a PDF file) with the proper method for applying the compound

Here's a debate from some of the guys:

Thermal paste

Thanks again
I just scanned it very quickley what can i get the old paste of with dont have any of the things they recomend !!

I guess that says it all

And that's what i personally use.. a tiny bit of alcohol to remove and then a dry soft cloth.

Cant get Isopropyl any where what about vodka LOL ? Any thing else instead?

You need Aksassa TIMclean, that's what I use.

But "Farmhouse Distilled" Irish Potcheen will do the same thing ;-)