Northwood HSF for prescot?

[TooManyPuppies]

Perhaps this is a silly question, but will I be able to take the HSF off a retail northwood and use it on a Prescot? Not going to OC (mobo wont allow it). Thanks

 

[JetUsafMech]

Socket 478 or LGA 775?

 

[TooManyPuppies]

s478

 

[JetUsafMech]

Only thing I can say is give it a shot. If your case airflow is good, you may get away with it. Prescott HSF's came with a beefy copper center for a reason, you'd be much better off with one of those IMO.

 

[TooManyPuppies]

okay, didn't know if there was any differences. Probably get an aftermarket HSF just to be safe. Thanks for the help.

 

[JetUsafMech]

No problem. Hopefully those with aftermarket 'sinks w/Prescott can chime in with what they run. Good luck!

 

[Eva_Unit_0]

Zalman CNPS9500 = the awesome

 

[TooManyPuppies]

that looks good, but it's a bit too pricey I was thinking of something in the $30 to $40 range since it's gonna stay at stock speeds. But if its that good, it sure is tempting...

 

[Nobi125]

Pick up the Arctic Freezer 4.

I think newegg has it on sale right now.

 

[Krayzie135]

i second that. the 'Arctic Freezer 4' is a very good HSF for the price

 

[TooManyPuppies]

hey, i was lookin at that! cool. Thanks all!