Can you put HSF from Socket 754/939 to use on Socket 462 (Socket A)?

[GundamF91]

My Socket A HSF is running pretty loud. I'm wondering if 754/939 HSF will fit on the Socket A bracket.

 

[myocardia]

No, they're different. They still sell some Skt A heatsinks, though: link.

 

[Gillbot]

I have an OLD socket A heatsink you can have free for the cost of shipping. It will need a 60MM fan or a 80MM fan with a fan adapter.

Warning, this thing is HEAVY and solid copper. Kaine Hedgehog 238

 

[GundamF91]

I haven't tried it, but I'm thinking the problem is that 754 HSF secures using a pivot arm to lock the piece in place. This isn't on the Socket A so it won't work. Dimensionally however the HSF should work, just needs to manage to find a way to lock HSF onto CPU. I'm thinking if I can use the spring steel arms from Socket A, and then use it to replace the locking spring piece in the Socket 754 HSF. I haven't taken the measurement yet but it seems like an interesting project. there are number of HSF designs with switchable pieces that can make it fit 462/754/939/AM2. Some will even have bracket for LGA775.

 

[ScrapSilicon]

Originally posted by: GundamF91
I haven't tried it, but I'm thinking the problem is that 754 HSF secures using a pivot arm to lock the piece in place. This isn't on the Socket A so it won't work. Dimensionally however the HSF should work, just needs to manage to find a way to lock HSF onto CPU. I'm thinking if I can use the spring steel arms from Socket A, and then use it to replace the locking spring piece in the Socket 754 HSF. I haven't taken the measurement yet but it seems like an interesting project. there are number of HSF designs with switchable pieces that can make it fit 462/754/939/AM2. Some will even have bracket for LGA775.

just replace the fan(most likely a 60mm) or take up Gillbot's offer either way ..a fan

This fan has a max RPM of 3100-RPM, and has a max CFM of 41-CFM.

have one of those hanging around with a 4pin Molex pass thru