I've only got a few minutes or so every hour to use the computer as my fan recently died and all i've got is a simple heatsink on my CPU.
My tech level is Moderate to Advanced but i'm just taking extra caution in getting a new fan.
My Computer model is an 838GM from Gateway, MOBO is a 915 G intel
Fan is a AFB0912VH from Delta Electronics
Basically my fan started going haywire a week or so ago, making loud grinding noises so I've removed it and gone in search of another. My main concern is that
A.) Do I have to use the heatsink that comes with the next fan that I buy? I'm going through NewEgg and I'm quite sure the fan dimensions match my deceased one but not sure about my old heatsink ( Intel 82915G GMCH stock).
B.) Do I necessarily need a thermal compound under my heatsink?
I'm looking at this fan right here
Newegg.com - 92mm, CPU Fans & Heatsinks, Fans & Heatsinks, Computer Hardware
but TBH I'd really like some help on what exactly I need to purchase, as I'm not sure if that fan will be compatible with my old heatsink or if the new heatsink would fit on my motherboard.
Thanks
My tech level is Moderate to Advanced but i'm just taking extra caution in getting a new fan.
My Computer model is an 838GM from Gateway, MOBO is a 915 G intel
Fan is a AFB0912VH from Delta Electronics
Basically my fan started going haywire a week or so ago, making loud grinding noises so I've removed it and gone in search of another. My main concern is that
A.) Do I have to use the heatsink that comes with the next fan that I buy? I'm going through NewEgg and I'm quite sure the fan dimensions match my deceased one but not sure about my old heatsink ( Intel 82915G GMCH stock).
B.) Do I necessarily need a thermal compound under my heatsink?
I'm looking at this fan right here
Newegg.com - 92mm, CPU Fans & Heatsinks, Fans & Heatsinks, Computer Hardware
but TBH I'd really like some help on what exactly I need to purchase, as I'm not sure if that fan will be compatible with my old heatsink or if the new heatsink would fit on my motherboard.
Thanks