Is PC overheating? Blue Screens and Reboots...

[GoodEnough]

Thanks for trying to help.
We need to start this over, b/c this has turned into a shitshow of conflicting information...

There is a big disconnect here.
I do not have anything like what is in the video.
There is no clamp whatsoever.

My 4 screws are directly on the heat sink and screw directly into the MB.
THAT'S IT. What is the name of this configuration? Intel 775? AM3?

Here is a picture of my heatsink/fan combo.

I want to replace the entire unit.

#1 = http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103064
#2 = http://www.directron.com/ic2102pwm.html

Which ones will work?

 

[VirtualLarry]

My 4 screws are directly on the heat sink and screw directly into the MB.
THAT'S IT. What is the name of this configuration? Intel 775? AM3?

Neither. I would call it bolt-through, or through-hole mounting.

There's probably a backplate behind the mobo.

775 and AM3 are CPU sockets, for Intel Core2Duo/Quad, and AMD Athlon II / Phenom II respectively.

 

[GoodEnough]

So, do both #1 and #2 work for me?
If so, which is better? I think I need 90mm standard size.

 

[Ketchup]

Even though 775 and AM3 are different sockets, many heatsinks fit both.

The interesting part about yours is that it bolts directly to the board, as you have noticed. There is no base.

This means that you are not going to be able to replace it without removing the board, because the bracket under the board will likely just fall off when you remove the screws from the existing hsf unit.

So, you can either get the AMD AM3 base and a cooler like a TX3, or you can just get a cooler like my 212 EVO, which is rated to fit your socket. From what I can see, you can't mount a TX3 without that base.

 

[GoodEnough]

I am blown away that this is such a obscure and polarizing discussion.
There were like a trillion squillion Dells made, right?

Backplate must be glued into place.
I already removed the heatsink to clean off the dust.
I was the able to reinstall it with no issues.

#2 looks like the fan is mounted 90* in the wrong direction.
So, forget the TX3. It does not work with my config.
I need the fan to blow up and out.

I just ordered #1. Logisys DEEPCOOL Alpha 200ST
I have no idea why LTC said it will not fit my MB.
He must think I have the "buckle" clips. I have 4 screws.

 

[Ketchup]

Glad to hear the mounting bracket stayed put.

 

[GoodEnough]

Based on this link, the TX3 does not fit my MB without a "bolt thru" mod kit. "Screw that".
http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3514/t/19490818


Plus, the TX3 is too big for my mini-case
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1710899/heatsink-recommendations-athlon-640.html

 

[GoodEnough]

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1710899/heatsink-recommendations-athlon-640.html

First of all this is Inpiron 570 motherboard. It is very important to know that Dell motherboard (MOBO) model 04GJJT has Intel LGA775 screw type mounting socket, not AMD standard and not Intel clips, I think it was done by Dell to lower the overall costs.

 

[Ketchup]

If you haven't seen it already, this thread my be of some help.
http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3514/t/19490818

 

[LTC8K6]

Well, it's some proprietary Dell mount. Half AMD and half Intel.

Good luck with it.

Never heard of such a thing.

 

[GoodEnough]

Thanks, I'll post an update when I get it in a few days.

If it doesn't install, I will buy the Dynatron.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835114073

AMD X4 635 2.9ghz 95W
65W = C957N
95W = C955N

MB = 04GJJT (Intel LGA775 screws)

 

[GoodEnough]

Can this thing be installed sideways?
My desktop tower has the MB and CPU going on a vertical stand up plane.


Ebay seller sent me the wrong damn item.
So, it will be another week until I know if this thing works.

 

[GoodEnough]

Installed the new fan above.
Avg idle running temp dropped from 42C to 27C.
Wow, very cool !

 

[denis280]

Installed the new fan above.
Avg idle running temp dropped from 42C to 27C.
Wow, very cool !

Cool as very Cool:thumbsup:

 

[GoodEnough]

Thanks for the help, everyone.

I'm glad this fit and worked.

PC stopped blue screens after I blew out the heat sink dust,
but it's nice to drop CPU temps for $25.