Heat Sink Question?

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by CaptMorgan, Jul 9, 2009.

  1. CaptMorgan

    CaptMorgan Private E-2

    I am thinking about upgrading my processor from a Celeron 2.4 Ghz (Northwood) to a Pentium 4 3.2 Ghz (Prescott). What are the chances that my current heat sink(it is the one that came with the Celeron) will be able to cool the Pentium 4. I can provide more info if needed.
     
    CaptMorgan, Jul 9, 2009
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  2. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi CaptM

    To be honest, as I have a Prescott CPu in spare PC and it is a hot CPU so my advice would be to go with a better HSF, their are alot of 3rd party ones that cool much better than the standard Intel Coolers (I never use the boxed cooler), check out thermaltake, Zalman, Coolermaster, Scythe as soem examples.
     
    DavidGP, Jul 9, 2009
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  3. CaptMorgan

    CaptMorgan Private E-2

    Thank you sir, advice taken.
     
    CaptMorgan, Jul 9, 2009
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  4. Bold Eagle

    Bold Eagle MajorGeek

    Have to agree the Prescott's run hot ad need to be monitored. When you say upgrading is this a new CPU or a 2nd hand one? All new CPU's will come with a HS as part of the package but for a Prescott after market coolers are a definite consideration.
     
    Bold Eagle, Jul 9, 2009
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