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GX260 Heatsink
I have a Optiplex GX260 and I would like to know if I have a new cpu, can I use my old heatsink with it. I read something along time ago that your not suppose to use the same heatsink, if you replace the cpu. Does anyone know about this situation? Please reply.
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Kenny
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May 18th, 2009 12:00
Thank you for the information. Why I asked, I had gotten a Gx260 motherboard with a processor and heatsink. But the motherboard was from a full tower pc and I have a small desktop, The heatsink they sent was taller than the original one and I couldn't close the case with the fan motor attached, so I left it open about an inch from closing. Now that I know I can put the original heatsink, I will be able to close it. I just wanted to make sure that it was ok to change, because I didn't want anything to happen to the cpu. So, you think it will work ok. I hope it does. I will wait for awhile before I change it. Thanks agian.
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May 18th, 2009 12:00
There are no issues with re-using the heatsink.
Make sure the thermal interface pad or grease or whatever is used fits properly.
Too much grease is worse than not enough.
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May 18th, 2009 13:00
Tower Case CPU's use a completely different heatsink and fan than the Desktop models with Dust Buster Fans.