BF wrote:

Does anyone know if the retail box version of the AMD 64 3500+ 939pin
comes with a heatsink and fan? If it doesn't what do you suggest would
be the best, reasonably priced way to go?

Thanks,
Bill

If you buy the retail "Box" version it includes the heat sink and CPU
fan, and you get a 3-year warranty from AMD.

If you buy the "OEM" version all you get is the CPU, and the warranty
can be as little as 30 days depending on the Retailer.