If you purchase the processor without the heatsink, you can purchase upgraded versions at local electronics stores. The main criteria to look for is "does the heat sink discipate the heat efficiently"? Aluminum cools quickly and efficiently. Copper only tranferes heat bit cools slower than aluminum. Also, be sure that your cooling fan is strong and of good quality. It's sad that some folks put a $5 fan atop of a new $500 processor. Again, quality first...especially given a good fan only costs about $39.
