CPU Cooling

[Bertison]

Hi
I have just bought a pre-owned Core 2 Quad 6600. It came with a Scythe Ninja HS 7 Fan, but with the wrong mounting plate for a 775 CPU. In addition, It would be far too large for my mobo. I have a stock Intel HS & fan from a previous retail box, which was for a Core2 duo 6400. I intend to fit my new build in a Coolermaster Centurion case, with 4 fans. Would the 6400 HS & fan be OK for the Quad 6600?

Any advice appreciated, thanks.

 

[Lemur]

I think it should be okay, but be sure to use artic silver 5 as TIM.

 

[DeaconFrost]

That would make me nervous, going from a HSF meant for a dual core to running it on a quad core. If you have access to them, the Cooler Master Hyper 212+ can't be beat, especially for the price.

 

[Layback Bear]

I would not miss match a heat sink with a cpu. If it is not specifically designed for your cpu and motherboard it could cause damage to both. Cooling for a quad core is much more demanding than a duo core. The mounting must be exact to the application. Cooling of the cpu is no place to save a few dollars; it could cost you many dollars.

 

[Bertison]

That would make me nervous, going from a HSF meant for a dual core to running it on a quad core. If you have access to them, the Cooler Master Hyper 212+ can't be beat, especially for the price.

Thanks, Deacon, looking for that HSFan now. Appreciate it, I was going with other advice which would have me fitting a stock Intel item. Better safe than sorry ...

 

[badger906]

i used to run an arctic freezer pro 7 on my q6600. was a good cooler

 

[DeaconFrost]

The "better safe than sorry" comment is spot on. If you tried using the older HSF, and it turns out that it isn't capable, you might be processor shopping, too.

 

[essenbe]

Deacon is right. The 212 is a well respected cooler and will not do you wrong. And like others have said, I would try to get a good cooler made for a 4 core CPU. The 212 is a good choice and can't be beat for the price.