is it ok to use a 2500+ HSF for a 1700+?

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Lifer
Jul 17, 2003
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Slap that sucker on there. It's like asking "Can I use the heatsink from my 3.2C P4 on my 2.4C?" If it came with the 2500 it's higher performance, meaning better.