Upgraded to AMD Phenom II from Athlon II and now I can't install the new heatsink...

Just guessing here, did a little research using google and I found where they actually use intel heatsinks even on amd processors. Does anybody think that a screw-in 775 heatsink would work? I'm thinking it might.
 
johnb35 said:
Just guessing here, did a little research using google and I found where they actually use intel heatsinks even on amd processors. Does anybody think that a screw-in 775 heatsink would work? I'm thinking it might.
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I looks like the Intel mounts on my Dell Optiplex's.
 
johnb35 said:
Just guessing here, did a little research using google and I found where they actually use intel heatsinks even on amd processors. Does anybody think that a screw-in 775 heatsink would work? I'm thinking it might.
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As long as it fits I don't see why not.
 
Kadan,

Measure the distance between the holes and let us know. I have to find one of my extra heatsinks and measure it.

Edit - Looks like they are roughly 2 7/8" apart.
 
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Now the question is, what does he do? Find one that just screws in, or replace the back mounting bracket with the new heatsink?
 
johnb35 said:
Kadan,

Measure the distance between the holes and let us know. I have to find one of my extra heatsinks and measure it.

Edit - Looks like they are roughly 2 7/8" apart.
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now back to this screw in heatsink, yes you were right about the 2 7/8" now what?
 
Are you savvy enough to remove the motherboard from the case to put in a different backplate? If not, you'll have to take it in to computer repair shop and have them put in a good aftermarket heatsink. Or you'll have to find a better screw-in type heatsink.
 
johnb35 said:
Are you savvy enough to remove the motherboard from the case to put in a different backplate? If not, you'll have to take it in to computer repair shop and have them put in a good aftermarket heatsink. Or you'll have to find a better screw-in type heatsink.
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I mean I have never done it before but I'm up for the challenge, just need some advice on how to do it bc I have no idea. And are u guys sure this will work before I go thru all this? And where do I get a different back plate?
 
johnb35 said:
Are you savvy enough to remove the motherboard from the case to put in a different backplate? If not, you'll have to take it in to computer repair shop and have them put in a good aftermarket heatsink. Or you'll have to find a better screw-in type heatsink.
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And u don't think there's a good enough screw in out there?
 
The back plate will come with whatever aftermarket heatsink you get if its a good one. Otherwise you'll have to find one that just screws in to the existing holes, something like one of these.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835150088

Do you have a 3pin or 4pin connection on the motherboard for the cpu cooler?

However, at idle, the 965 should be around 42 degrees C if thermal compound was placed correctly. Is there dust in the cooling fan? That will drastically reduce cooling efficiency.
 
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