I need to swap out my cooling fan since my computer is hitting 60+C degrees regularly and shutting down. I ordered this model, which is supposed to work for Pentium 4s:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835186134
But it doesn't seem compatible with my computer ... on my computer the heat sink just snaps in and out. This one has the four twisty screw things which don't seem like they're going to fit no matter what.
Photos attached of the new heat sink (LEFT), the old heat sink (RIGHT), the innards (PHOTO 2) ... is this incompatible or is there a way to make it work?
If it's incompatible what should I be looking for since this fan did say pentium 4s?
Appreciate your help!
UPDATE: CPU-Z reports that I *do* have the LGA775 socket, which this fan says it calls for ...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835186134
But it doesn't seem compatible with my computer ... on my computer the heat sink just snaps in and out. This one has the four twisty screw things which don't seem like they're going to fit no matter what.
Photos attached of the new heat sink (LEFT), the old heat sink (RIGHT), the innards (PHOTO 2) ... is this incompatible or is there a way to make it work?
If it's incompatible what should I be looking for since this fan did say pentium 4s?
Appreciate your help!
UPDATE: CPU-Z reports that I *do* have the LGA775 socket, which this fan says it calls for ...