CPU heatsink and fan

Might somebody know if I can reuse the CPU heatsink and fan from Dell
Dimension 4550 on another ATX MoBo?

Thanks!

Not on a standard board with a standard retention bracket, no - the heatsink
is nonstandard.



"Mals" <> wrote in message
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> Might somebody know if I can reuse the CPU heatsink and fan from Dell
> Dimension 4550 on another ATX MoBo?
>
> Thanks!
>
>

Would you be able to advise what heatsink and fan I should buy then?

I was hoping that the heatsink is standard with 2.53 GHz P4.

"Edward J. Neth" <> wrote in message
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> Not on a standard board with a standard retention bracket, no - the
heatsink
> is nonstandard.
>
>
>
> "Mals" <> wrote in message
> news:sL-...
> > Might somebody know if I can reuse the CPU heatsink and fan from Dell
> > Dimension 4550 on another ATX MoBo?
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> >
>
>

Should have also asked with the earlier question:

Is the CPU fan also unlikely to be usable in say, an Antec BQE case?

You're probably referring to the fan mounted on the case, which is a case
fan, not a CPU fan.
The heatsink itself is what's proprietary to Dell.



"Mals" <> wrote in message
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> Should have also asked with the earlier question:
>
> Is the CPU fan also unlikely to be usable in say, an Antec BQE case?
>
>

Well there is a heatsink (aluminium sort of device) and then there is a fan
mounted on top of the heat sink.
May be the fan is a case fan, but it seems like a fan seated on top of the
heatsink and I am not sure if it is a case fan.

Let me ask this way -- is there a separate CPU fan and case fan?
If not perhaps I am referring to the case fan.

Thanks!


"Edward J. Neth" <> wrote in message
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> You're probably referring to the fan mounted on the case, which is a case
> fan, not a CPU fan.
> The heatsink itself is what's proprietary to Dell.
>

There are separate heatsink-fan and case fans on some models, yes.

The heatsink is nonstandard, as mentioned before - it won't fit a standard
retention mechanism.
Your best bet is to replace the heatsink-fan with a standard model for an
aftermarket board.



"Mals" <> wrote in message
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> Well there is a heatsink (aluminium sort of device) and then there is a
fan
> mounted on top of the heat sink.
> May be the fan is a case fan, but it seems like a fan seated on top of the
> heatsink and I am not sure if it is a case fan.
>
> Let me ask this way -- is there a separate CPU fan and case fan?
> If not perhaps I am referring to the case fan.
>
> Thanks!
>
>
> "Edward J. Neth" <> wrote in message
> news:cGeKc.988$. ..
> > You're probably referring to the fan mounted on the case, which is a
case
> > fan, not a CPU fan.
> > The heatsink itself is what's proprietary to Dell.
> >
>
>

To rephrase what was stated in other responses: The CPU heat sink/fan is
matched with the retention mechanism on the motherboard. Dell's heat sink/fan
and retention mechanism differ from the standard one promulgated by Intel.

If you wanted to make yourself a lot of hard work, you could gently(!) remove
the retention mechanism from the 4550 motherboard and POSSIBLY use it along with
the Dell CPU heat sink/fan on another motherboard. I say "POSSIBLY" because
many motherboards (including some of Dell's) are manufactured with tiny
clearances between on-board components (e.g. capacitors) and the CPU area.

Frankly, it is a time-consuming and daunting and maybe impossible job to attempt
to use standard heat sink/fan and retention mechanism on a Dell or IBM
motherboard, or vice versa... Ben Myers

On Sat, 17 Jul 2004 13:32:56 -0400, "Mals" <> wrote:

>Might somebody know if I can reuse the CPU heatsink and fan from Dell
>Dimension 4550 on another ATX MoBo?
>
>Thanks!
>
>

Thank you for the detailed information.

It looks like then that I have to increase my budget further .
Not only a MoBo and case, but also heat sink and fan. Cool.

Would you have any advice as to what heatsink and fan I could go for?

I am planning to get this Mobo --
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...129-148&depa=1

Thanks.

<ben_myers_spam_me_not @ charter.net (Ben Myers)> wrote in message
news:...
> To rephrase what was stated in other responses: The CPU heat sink/fan is
> matched with the retention mechanism on the motherboard. Dell's heat
sink/fan
> and retention mechanism differ from the standard one promulgated by Intel.
>
> If you wanted to make yourself a lot of hard work, you could gently(!)
remove
> the retention mechanism from the 4550 motherboard and POSSIBLY use it
along with
> the Dell CPU heat sink/fan on another motherboard. I say "POSSIBLY"
because
> many motherboards (including some of Dell's) are manufactured with tiny
> clearances between on-board components (e.g. capacitors) and the CPU area.
>
> Frankly, it is a time-consuming and daunting and maybe impossible job to
attempt
> to use standard heat sink/fan and retention mechanism on a Dell or IBM
> motherboard, or vice versa... Ben Myers
>
> On Sat, 17 Jul 2004 13:32:56 -0400, "Mals" <>
wrote:
>
> >Might somebody know if I can reuse the CPU heatsink and fan from Dell
> >Dimension 4550 on another ATX MoBo?
> >
> >Thanks!
> >
> >
>

That's a case, not a mainboard. Your choice of heatsink is dictated by
processor, speed, and budget.
The low-end heatsinks ($10-15) use cheap fans and are often noisy. The
higher-end ones ($20+) are usually quieter, if that's a consideration.

If you are rebuilding a Dell system on a new board, you should know that
your copy of Windows will not install without activation - which Microsoft
may deny. It is tied to the Dell BIOS, and if Microsoft denies activation,
you'll need to budget for a retail copy of XP.



"Mals" <> wrote in message
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> Thank you for the detailed information.
>
> It looks like then that I have to increase my budget further .
> Not only a MoBo and case, but also heat sink and fan. Cool.
>
> Would you have any advice as to what heatsink and fan I could go for?
>
> I am planning to get this Mobo --
>
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...129-148&depa=1
>
> Thanks.
>
> <ben_myers_spam_me_not @ charter.net (Ben Myers)> wrote in message
> news:...
> > To rephrase what was stated in other responses: The CPU heat sink/fan
is
> > matched with the retention mechanism on the motherboard. Dell's heat
> sink/fan
> > and retention mechanism differ from the standard one promulgated by
Intel.
> >
> > If you wanted to make yourself a lot of hard work, you could gently(!)
> remove
> > the retention mechanism from the 4550 motherboard and POSSIBLY use it
> along with
> > the Dell CPU heat sink/fan on another motherboard. I say "POSSIBLY"
> because
> > many motherboards (including some of Dell's) are manufactured with tiny
> > clearances between on-board components (e.g. capacitors) and the CPU
area.
> >
> > Frankly, it is a time-consuming and daunting and maybe impossible job to
> attempt
> > to use standard heat sink/fan and retention mechanism on a Dell or IBM
> > motherboard, or vice versa... Ben Myers
> >
> > On Sat, 17 Jul 2004 13:32:56 -0400, "Mals" <>
> wrote:
> >
> > >Might somebody know if I can reuse the CPU heatsink and fan from Dell
> > >Dimension 4550 on another ATX MoBo?
> > >
> > >Thanks!
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>