Can you use a stock Duron HS/Fan on an XP?

[loopy26]

Kinda easy question. Is a retail duron HS/Fan good enough for an XP2600?
Thanks!

 

[irwincur]

Probably. The newer XP CPUs tend to be cooler than some of the older Duron chips. Temps might be a bit high but they should be well within the correct operating range.

 

[Steve]

For which Duron?

 

[loopy26]

SM8000,
It was a Duron 600.
Irwincur, thanks!

 

[ianching]

loopy, are you overclocking on a budget? 😀

No, I don't think it's a good idea to use that HSF on a Barton 2600+.

According to the AMD technical documents, the maximum thermal power of a Duron 800MHz and Barton 2600+ is 27.4W and 68.3W respectively.

The stock HSF's that comes with AMD or Intel processors don't usually have much headroom in them, so I don't think it's a good idea to put on the Duron HSF on a Barton 2600+.

 

[Steve]

I agree. Get yourself a good heatsink/fan combo that is rated for at least your processor or higher.

 

[loopy26]

Hmmm...
Thanks for the info. Actually, I am going to upgrade my moms' computer, and my bro from CA got a Frys combo for her, and shipped it to her house (in Pennsylvania). I'm going to have to go to her house to install it, and all I have laying around is an old retail Duron HSF that I never used.
Thanks again!