Will HSF off a 5000+ work on a Athlon II X3 425 2.7GHZ?

[jacktesterson]

I have a chance to swap CPU's in my HTPC for basically like $20.00.

I thought it would be a small upgrade to go from the 5000+ to the X3 425.

My question is this....the X3 I can purchase has no HSF with it. Can I use the retail HSF off my 5000+ with it fine?

 

[VirtualLarry]

Most likely yes. I mean, it should physically fit, and the X3 is a 45nm CPU, so it should run comparatively cooler than the older CPUs. But it's a triple core (actually, a quad-core with one disabled), so that adds to the thermals. It certainly wouldn't hurt to try it.

 

[mfenn]

Do you have the original Windsor 5000+ or the newer Brisbane? The 435 is a 95W TDP chip and the Windsor is an 89W TDP chip, so you should be fine with the stock Windsor HSF. The Brisbane was one a 65W TDP chip, so its stock cooler may not be up to the task.

 

[jacktesterson]

I have a brisbane model 5000+

 

[mfenn]

I have a brisbane model 5000+

You could try it, but keep a close eye on the temps for the first few days.

 

[jacktesterson]

I splurged and ordered a Phenom X4 945 Processor Retail instead.

Overkill for a HTPC, but I should be safe from upgrades for a while for it.

Bought a new nmedia 5000b case as well to put everything in.

 

[RavenSEAL]

Stock HSFs are terrible, very few are good. Just spend 25 dollars and go for after market coolers. Your CPU will thank you in the long run.