Switching Intel coolers

[perdomot]

I've got the included HSF from my E4400 and am planning on ordering an E2160 for a HTPC and was wondering if I should use this HSF on the 2160. Would it be better than the one included with the cpu? Thanks.

 

[DerwenArtos12]

They're probably identical. the 4400 may use the copper base like the 6x00 but, not a major difference. Unless you're upgrading the cooling and are just going to have the stock as a spare I'd say don't bother. If that is the case and there is a difference then, couldn't hurt, why not?