Using a HSF for an unsupported socket?

LHC · Jun 27, 2007, 04:33 PM

Just a general question here. Is the only reason you can't use a HSF on an unsupported socket because of the mounting? I've always wondered why heatsink and fans are only for certain sockets

If it is just because of the mounting, couldn't you MacGyver yourself a way to mount a really good one from an unsupported socket?

Zelig · Jun 27, 2007, 04:51 PM

For the most part, that's correct.

Secondary considerations include matching appropriate heat output with the heatsink, and whether the CPU includes an IHS. Some newer heatsinks put a lot of pressure on the CPU, and aren't recommended for naked chips.

procupine14 · Jun 27, 2007, 06:24 PM

yeah pretty much, a friend of mine has a newer HS on an older celeron D computer that he uses as a download computer for Bittorrent. Its on the processor with six zip ties running up through the stock mounting holes in the board... it looks really funny to say the least

RaveneR · Jun 27, 2007, 06:32 PM

which ever works, as long as it doesnt falls off..

procupine14 · Jun 27, 2007, 08:49 PM

lol

Judas · Jun 27, 2007, 09:12 PM

I've put heatsinks built for different sockets on sockets not listed as supported.

Long as you check to make sure that, well what above has already been mentioned.

But typically, i check for relatively decent pressure, that it's seated correctly, that it clears surrounding area and doesn't rest on anything else but the socket.

I've mounted some pretty elaborate and super large heatsinks, replacing some of the dinky little buggers that most OEMs use. And on my own machines, i've then overclocked the crap outa them with excellent succsess.

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Zelig HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,187 Rep Power: 71 System Specs	For the most part, that's correct. Secondary considerations include matching appropriate heat output with the heatsink, and whether the CPU includes an IHS. Some newer heatsinks put a lot of pressure on the CPU, and aren't recommended for naked chips. __________________ --

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procupine14 Why is it Beeping!?!?! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA, Missouri Posts: 1,400 Rep Power: 58 System Specs	lol __________________ HTPC/file server: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit - AMD Phenom x4 9850 - 4GB OCZ DDR2 800 (2x2GB) - 1TB WD Black - 4 x 1TB Hitachi DeskStar in RAID 5 - ATi TV Wonder Digital Cable Tuner - HIS Raedon 4850 512MB - ASRock N68C-S UCC mobo - OCZ ModExtreme Pro 500W PSU GF's Gaming PC: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit - AMD Phenom 9850 - 4GB OCZ DDR2 1066 - 500GB Western Digital GP - HIS Raedon 5770 1GB - ASUS M3A78-EM - Zalman 650W PSU Media Streamer: Win 7 Pro 64-bit - AMD Athlon x2 3200+ - 4GB SuperTalent DDR2 800 - 250GB SeaGate Barracuda - MSI K9N6PGM2-V2 - ASUS Raedon 5450 SILENT - FSP group 250W PSU

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RaveneR DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 196 Rep Power: 0	which ever works, as long as it doesnt falls off..