DeadDireWolf

I'm trying to upgrade a Dell C521 with a Sempron 1.8 Ghz to an AMD A64 X2 5000+ 2.6G AM2. As I

understood it will work in the motherboard. However, the Sempron had a fin heatsink attached to it

with a fan set laterally blowing (or pulling) air across the processor and cooling fins. The A64

X2 came with a fan but after I removed the dell processor cover and processor I see there isn't

any way to attach a heatsink to the processor seat. There aren't any notches for the retaining

clips to attach. Then even if there were notches there are some capacitors or something in the way

which would keep ANY fan from sitting square center on the processor.

The way the original cooling fin contraption is built is that there is a neck on the bottom of the

fin that allows the remaining portion of the fin to sit ABOVE the capacitors.

So, my question. Can I use the original cooling fin/fan combo set up on this upgraded processor

and will it be enough to keep it cool?

Here's a picture of the board and the capacitors which are in the way and etc.

http://www.arsenalpc.com/Details.asp?ItemID=66953

Here's a picture of the old heatsink: (best I could find)

http://support.dell.com/suppor...en/SM_EN/shiner_9.jpg

And here's a picture of the one that came with the new CPU:

http://www.pacificgeek.com/pro...s/xl/AMD-AM2-4200.jpg


Many thanks.
Chris

linderman

i doubt you can keep your new cpu cool enough with the old heatsink .....

OMGmissinglink

The HS is clamped on the case folds over and locks over the cpu if im not mistaking? /

DeadDireWolf

Correct.

OMGmissinglink

Unfortunatly you will have to use the HS inside the case / fan you might be able to install a more cfm rated fan \/ ?

DeadDireWolf

Yeah, I put the original fan and heatsink back on. The temperature is okay. 38 C under normal load. I'll put it under a heavy load later but so far so good. I'll replace the fan with a higher cfm fan like you suggested if it becomes necessary. Thanks man.