cpu and heatsink

[aznplayboy]

I just pulled the plug on the fan/heatsink for the cpu since it is making alot of noises. I still left the fan/heatsink in there, hoping it can be used as a heatsink instead. Is this a good idea?

 

[codeman0013]

I just pulled the plug on the fan/heatsink for the cpu since it is making alot of noises. I still left the fan/heatsink in there, hoping it can be used as a heatsink instead. Is this a good idea?

My guess would be for no here. Your cpu has a fan on the heatsink for a reason. Monitor the temps very close but as long as the fan is working i would not reccomend running for extended periods of time without it plugged in and running

 

[ckfordy]

I just pulled the plug on the fan/heatsink for the cpu since it is making alot of noises. I still left the fan/heatsink in there, hoping it can be used as a heatsink instead. Is this a good idea?

No that wasn not a very good idea i would plug your fan back in right away and what cpu do you have right now.

 

[ceewi1]

No. Without the fan, your CPU will reach throttleback temperatures quickly. If your fan is defective, or too loud, replace it.

 

[meanman]

to fan or not to fan that is the question? plug the fan in or your cpu will pop
that is the answer

 

[Archangel]

like Ceewi1 said.. if the Fan is too loud, maybe just put a other fan on it?

 

[{LSK} Otacon]

Get the Thermaltake mini-typhoon cooler man, its 100% with 6 heatpipes and a really quite fan and it lowered my temps almost 10c all around!

Only drawback is its about $70.