CPU upgrade do i need a new FAN ?

[mc6pack]

Hi guys,

Ive just upgraded my CPU from 3500 to x2 4400, do i need to upgrade the CPU fan ? The one i have is the stock fan that came with my 3500, Im a gamer so it WILL be gettin worked aggresively (especialy with BIOSHOCK etc comin out in the next couple of months ), i have a thermaltake case and PSU so heat has never been an issue, If i do need to upgrade can any1 make a recommendation .

Thanks
Mac

 

[TheMajor]

Does the X2 come with a heatsink and fan? Use it, unless it is the same model as the old one.

 

[Jumping_Bean514]

Hi guys,

Ive just upgraded my CPU from 3500 to x2 4400, do i need to upgrade the CPU fan ? The one i have is the stock fan that came with my 3500, Im a gamer so it WILL be gettin worked aggresively (especialy with BIOSHOCK etc comin out in the next couple of months ), i have a thermaltake case and PSU so heat has never been an issue, If i do need to upgrade can any1 make a recommendation .

Thanks
Mac

Welcome to Tech Forums

If the 4400 came with a fan, use it. If you plan on overclocking or are just worried about temperature I would suggest this...

Newegg.com - ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 64 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler - Retail

 

[mc6pack]

No, it doesnt come with a fan (forgot to mention that LOL) and im not plannin on OCin it.

 

[Ronnie]

you can run a 7900gtx with that 480watt tt psu??

 

[turtile]

It should be fine in most cases but it will run a little hotter than normal. The stock heatsink (of the older cores) has a nice heatpipe cooler while the 3500+ only has a simple heatsink.

 

[mc6pack]

thanks alot, i thought itd be ok, just didnt want to install then have to go an buy a fan and waste time i could use gaming

fadetoblack2004 : runs it great, could probly get away with SLI 4900 on 3dmark06 with my 3500+ in... hmmm now u got me thinkin... wil there be a big power consumpion increase when i stick my 4400 in ???

 

[b1gapl]

The stock heatsink will do fine. As long as you have good airflow in your case. There isn't a huge power consumption increase, when you stick the X2 4400+ in. That power supply will run them fine.

 

[mc6pack]

cool, could i just get a bit of failsafe info...

1) how hot should it be runnin, ive read that between 20c-40c is good, below 50c is ok, over 50c is gettin into danger zone... is this correct ?

2)do u know of any descent (free) CPU temp monitoring software so i can keep an eye on it.

thanks again guys

p.s. under 12hrs till it arrives woohoo, i feel like a 5yr old on christmas eve

 

[b1gapl]

20c-40c is good for idle temperature. Below 60c is safe for load.

Speedfan and Everest are the most common free temperature monitors.