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754/939 Heatsinks the same?
- Thread starter amdhunter
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imported_Kensai
Lifer
It might be socket compatible, though I'd suggest getting another HSF unit as that heatsink might not be rated for the S939 speeds.
CheesePoofs
Diamond Member
S939 runs no faster than S754, excluding the fx-55.
And yes, you can use the same heatsink for both.
And yes, you can use the same heatsink for both.
imported_Kensai
Lifer
The heat output differences though.
Shimmishim
Elite Member
yeah are interchangeable... except the newer ones are harder to remove than the older ones i've had... anyone else notice that?
CheesePoofs
Diamond Member
The heat output doesn't change for teh same frequency CPU between different sockets, but it is different between CPUs of different frequencies.
In other words, socket is completely unrelated to heat output.
Jeff7181
Lifer
With the excpetion of the FX line, I think all Athlon-64 heatsinks are the same... 939 or 754, doesn't matter. Of course, they may vary slightly due to the supplies they have, but they should all have the same specifications. People seem to think you need exotic cooling to overclock, but when you buy a 1.6 GHz 2800+ and it comes with the same heatsink as a 2.4 GHz 3800+ it should make you think twice about ditching the retail heatsink. If you're overvolting and going for 2.8 GHz then it's another story... but for mild overclocking, retail heatsinks are fine.